@article{ElsenKraiss1999,
  author    = {Elsen, Ingo and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich},
  title     = {System concept and realization of a scalable neurocomputing architecture},
  series = {Systems Analysis Modelling Simulation},
  volume    = {35},
  journal   = {Systems Analysis Modelling Simulation},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Gordon and Breach Science Publishers},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0232-9298},
  pages     = {399 -- 419},
  year      = {1999},
  abstract  = {This paper describes the realization of a novel neurocomputer which is based on the concepts of a coprocessor. In contrast to existing neurocomputers the main interest was the realization of a scalable, flexible system, which is capable of computing neural networks of arbitrary topology and scale, with full independence of special hardware from the software's point of view. On the other hand, computational power should be added, whenever needed and flexibly adapted to the requirements of the application. Hardware independence is achieved by a run time system which is capable of using all available computing power, including multiple host CPUs and an arbitrary number of neural coprocessors autonomously. The realization of arbitrary neural topologies is provided through the implementation of the elementary operations which can be found in most neural topologies.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ElsenKraissKrumbiegeletal.1999,
  author    = {Elsen, Ingo and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich and Krumbiegel, Dirk and Walter, Peter and Wickel, Jochen},
  title     = {Visual information retrieval for 3D product identification: a midterm report},
  series = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1610-1987},
  pages     = {64 -- 67},
  year      = {1999},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FalkenbergBottBongaertsetal.2022,
  author    = {Falkenberg, Fabian and Bott, Michael and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra},
  title     = {Phylogenetic survey of the subtilase family and a data-mining-based search for new subtilisins from Bacillaceae},
  series = {Frontiers in Microbiology},
  volume    = {2022},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Microbiology},
  number    = {13},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  issn      = {1664-302X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fmicb.2022.1017978},
  pages     = {Artikel 13:1017978},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {The subtilase family (S8), a member of the clan SB of serine proteases are ubiquitous in all kingdoms of life and fulfil different physiological functions. Subtilases are divided in several groups and especially subtilisins are of interest as they are used in various industrial sectors. Therefore, we searched for new subtilisin sequences of the family Bacillaceae using a data mining approach. The obtained 1,400 sequences were phylogenetically classified in the context of the subtilase family. This required an updated comprehensive overview of the different groups within this family. To fill this gap, we conducted a phylogenetic survey of the S8 family with characterised holotypes derived from the MEROPS database. The analysis revealed the presence of eight previously uncharacterised groups and 13 subgroups within the S8 family. The sequences that emerged from the data mining with the set filter parameters were mainly assigned to the subtilisin subgroups of true subtilisins, high-alkaline subtilisins, and phylogenetically intermediate subtilisins and represent an excellent source for new subtilisin candidates.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HaegerBongaertsSiegert2022,
  author    = {Haeger, Gerrit and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra},
  title     = {A convenient ninhydrin assay in 96-well format for amino acid-releasing enzymes using an air-stable reagent},
  series = {Analytical Biochemistry},
  journal   = {Analytical Biochemistry},
  number    = {624},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1096-0309},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ab.2022.114819},
  pages     = {Artikel 114819},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {An improved and convenient ninhydrin assay for aminoacylase activity measurements was developed using the commercial EZ Nin™ reagent. Alternative reagents from literature were also evaluated and compared. The addition of DMSO to the reagent enhanced the solubility of Ruhemann's purple (RP). Furthermore, we found that the use of a basic, aqueous buffer enhances stability of RP. An acidic protocol for the quantification of lysine was developed by addition of glacial acetic acid. The assay allows for parallel processing in a 96-well format with measurements microtiter plates.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WeldenSeverinsPoghossianetal.2022,
  author    = {Welden, Melanie and Severins, Robin and Poghossian, Arshak and Wege, Christina and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Detection of acetoin and diacetyl by a tobacco mosaic virus-assisted field-effect biosensor},
  series = {Chemosensors},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Chemosensors},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2227-9040},
  doi       = {10.3390/chemosensors10060218},
  pages     = {Artikel 218},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Acetoin and diacetyl have a major impact on the flavor of alcoholic beverages such as wine or beer. Therefore, their measurement is important during the fermentation process. Until now, gas chromatographic techniques have typically been applied; however, these require expensive laboratory equipment and trained staff, and do not allow for online monitoring. In this work, a capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor sensor modified with tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) particles as enzyme nanocarriers for the detection of acetoin and diacetyl is presented. The enzyme acetoin reductase from Alkalihalobacillus clausii DSM 8716ᵀ is immobilized via biotin-streptavidin affinity, binding to the surface of the TMV particles. The TMV-assisted biosensor is electrochemically characterized by means of leakage-current, capacitance-voltage, and constant capacitance measurements. In this paper, the novel biosensor is studied regarding its sensitivity and long-term stability in buffer solution. Moreover, the TMV-assisted capacitive field-effect sensor is applied for the detection of diacetyl for the first time. The measurement of acetoin and diacetyl with the same sensor setup is demonstrated. Finally, the successive detection of acetoin and diacetyl in buffer and in diluted beer is studied by tuning the sensitivity of the biosensor using the pH value of the measurement solution.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{OjovanSteinmetz2022,
  author    = {Ojovan, Michael I. and Steinmetz, Hans-J{\"u}rgen},
  title     = {Approaches to Disposal of Nuclear Waste},
  series = {Energies},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {Energies},
  number    = {20},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1996-1073},
  doi       = {10.3390/en15207804},
  pages     = {Artikel 7804},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {We present a concise mini overview on the approaches to the disposal of nuclear waste currently used or deployed. The disposal of nuclear waste is the end point of nuclear waste management (NWM) activities and is the emplacement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention to retrieve it. The IAEA has developed an internationally accepted classification scheme based on the end points of NWM, which is used as guidance. Retention times needed for safe isolation of waste radionuclides are estimated based on the radiotoxicity of nuclear waste. Disposal facilities usually rely on a multi-barrier defence system to isolate the waste from the biosphere, which comprises the natural geological barrier and the engineered barrier system. Disposal facilities could be of a trench type, vaults, tunnels, shafts, boreholes, or mined repositories. A graded approach relates the depth of the disposal facilities' location with the level of hazard. Disposal practices demonstrate the reliability of nuclear waste disposal with minimal expected impacts on the environment and humans.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZhantlessovaSavitskayaKistaubayevaetal.2022,
  author    = {Zhantlessova, Sirina and Savitskaya, Irina and Kistaubayeva, Aida and Ignatova, Ludmila and Talipova, Aizhan and Pogrebnjak, Alexander and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Advanced "Green" prebiotic composite of bacterial cellulose/pullulan based on synthetic biology-powered microbial coculture strategy},
  series = {Polymers},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Polymers},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2073-4360},
  doi       = {10.3390/polym14153224},
  pages     = {Artikel 3224},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer produced by different microorganisms, but in biotechnological practice, Komagataeibacter xylinus is used. The micro- and nanofibrillar structure of BC, which forms many different-sized pores, creates prerequisites for the introduction of other polymers into it, including those synthesized by other microorganisms. The study aims to develop a cocultivation system of BC and prebiotic producers to obtain BC-based composite material with prebiotic activity. In this study, pullulan (PUL) was found to stimulate the growth of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG better than the other microbial polysaccharides gellan and xanthan. BC/PUL biocomposite with prebiotic properties was obtained by cocultivation of Komagataeibacter xylinus and Aureobasidium pullulans, BC and PUL producers respectively, on molasses medium. The inclusion of PUL in BC is proved gravimetrically by scanning electron microscopy and by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. Cocultivation demonstrated a composite effect on the aggregation and binding of BC fibers, which led to a significant improvement in mechanical properties. The developed approach for "grafting" of prebiotic activity on BC allows preparation of environmentally friendly composites of better quality.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WeldenPoghossianVahidpouretal.2022,
  author    = {Welden, Melanie and Poghossian, Arshak and Vahidpour, Farnoosh and Wendlandt, Tim and Keusgen, Michael and Wege, Christina and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Towards multi-analyte detection with field-effect capacitors modified with tobacco mosaic virus bioparticles as enzyme nanocarriers},
  series = {Biosensors},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Biosensors},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2079-6374},
  doi       = {10.3390/bios12010043},
  pages     = {Artikel 43},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Utilizing an appropriate enzyme immobilization strategy is crucial for designing enzyme-based biosensors. Plant virus-like particles represent ideal nanoscaffolds for an extremely dense and precise immobilization of enzymes, due to their regular shape, high surface-to-volume ratio and high density of surface binding sites. In the present work, tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) particles were applied for the co-immobilization of penicillinase and urease onto the gate surface of a field-effect electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor capacitor (EISCAP) with a p-Si-SiO₂-Ta₂O₅ layer structure for the sequential detection of penicillin and urea. The TMV-assisted bi-enzyme EISCAP biosensor exhibited a high urea and penicillin sensitivity of 54 and 85 mV/dec, respectively, in the concentration range of 0.1-3 mM. For comparison, the characteristics of single-enzyme EISCAP biosensors modified with TMV particles immobilized with either penicillinase or urease were also investigated. The surface morphology of the TMV-modified Ta₂O₅-gate was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Additionally, the bi-enzyme EISCAP was applied to mimic an XOR (Exclusive OR) enzyme logic gate.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DitzhausGaigall2022,
  author    = {Ditzhaus, Marc and Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Testing marginal homogeneity in Hilbert spaces with applications to stock market returns},
  series = {Test},
  volume    = {2022},
  journal   = {Test},
  number    = {31},
  publisher = {Springer},
  issn      = {1863-8260},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11749-022-00802-5},
  pages     = {749 -- 770},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {This paper considers a paired data framework and discusses the question of marginal homogeneity of bivariate high-dimensional or functional data. The related testing problem can be endowed into a more general setting for paired random variables taking values in a general Hilbert space. To address this problem, a Cram{\´e}r-von-Mises type test statistic is applied and a bootstrap procedure is suggested to obtain critical values and finally a consistent test. The desired properties of a bootstrap test can be derived that are asymptotic exactness under the null hypothesis and consistency under alternatives. Simulations show the quality of the test in the finite sample case. A possible application is the comparison of two possibly dependent stock market returns based on functional data. The approach is demonstrated based on historical data for different stock market indices.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GaigallGerstenbergTrinh2022,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel and Gerstenberg, Julian and Trinh, Thi Thu Ha},
  title     = {Empirical process of concomitants for partly categorial data and applications in statistics},
  series = {Bernoulli},
  volume    = {28},
  journal   = {Bernoulli},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {International Statistical Institute},
  address   = {Den Haag, NL},
  issn      = {1573-9759},
  doi       = {10.3150/21-BEJ1367},
  pages     = {803 -- 829},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {On the basis of independent and identically distributed bivariate random vectors, where the components are categorial and continuous variables, respectively, the related concomitants, also called induced order statistic, are considered. The main theoretical result is a functional central limit theorem for the empirical process of the concomitants in a triangular array setting. A natural application is hypothesis testing. An independence test and a two-sample test are investigated in detail. The fairly general setting enables limit results under local alternatives and bootstrap samples. For the comparison with existing tests from the literature simulation studies are conducted. The empirical results obtained confirm the theoretical findings.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gaigall2021,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Test for Changes in the Modeled Solvency Capital Requirement of an Internal Risk Model},
  series = {ASTIN Bulletin},
  volume    = {51},
  journal   = {ASTIN Bulletin},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Cambridge Univ. Press},
  address   = {Cambridge},
  issn      = {1783-1350},
  doi       = {10.1017/asb.2021.20},
  pages     = {813 -- 837},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {In the context of the Solvency II directive, the operation of an internal risk model is a possible way for risk assessment and for the determination of the solvency capital requirement of an insurance company in the European Union. A Monte Carlo procedure is customary to generate a model output. To be compliant with the directive, validation of the internal risk model is conducted on the basis of the model output. For this purpose, we suggest a new test for checking whether there is a significant change in the modeled solvency capital requirement. Asymptotic properties of the test statistic are investigated and a bootstrap approximation is justified. A simulation study investigates the performance of the test in the finite sample case and confirms the theoretical results. The internal risk model and the application of the test is illustrated in a simplified example. The method has more general usage for inference of a broad class of law-invariant and coherent risk measures on the basis of a paired sample.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gaigall2020,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Hoeffding-Blum-Kiefer-Rosenblatt independence test statistic on partly not identically distributed data},
  series = {Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods},
  volume    = {51},
  journal   = {Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1532-415X},
  doi       = {10.1080/03610926.2020.1805767},
  pages     = {4006 -- 4028},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {The established Hoeffding-Blum-Kiefer-Rosenblatt independence test statistic is investigated for partly not identically distributed data. Surprisingly, it turns out that the statistic has the well-known distribution-free limiting null distribution of the classical criterion under standard regularity conditions. An application is testing goodness-of-fit for the regression function in a non parametric random effects meta-regression model, where the consistency is obtained as well. Simulations investigate size and power of the approach for small and moderate sample sizes. A real data example based on clinical trials illustrates how the test can be used in applications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MorandiButenwegBreisetal.2022,
  author    = {Morandi, Paolo and Butenweg, Christoph and Breis, Khaled and Beyer, Katrin and Magenes, Guido},
  title     = {Latest findings on the behaviour factor q for the seismic design of URM buildings},
  series = {Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering},
  volume    = {20},
  journal   = {Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering},
  number    = {11},
  editor    = {Ansal, Atilla},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  issn      = {1573-1456},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10518-022-01419-7},
  pages     = {5797 -- 5848},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Recent earthquakes as the 2012 Emilia earthquake sequence showed that recently built unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings behaved much better than expected and sustained, despite the maximum PGA values ranged between 0.20-0.30 g, either minor damage or structural damage that is deemed repairable. Especially low-rise residential and commercial masonry buildings with a code-conforming seismic design and detailing behaved in general very well without substantial damages. The low damage grades of modern masonry buildings that was observed during this earthquake series highlighted again that codified design procedures based on linear analysis can be rather conservative. Although advances in simulation tools make nonlinear calculation methods more readily accessible to designers, linear analyses will still be the standard design method for years to come. The present paper aims to improve the linear seismic design method by providing a proper definition of the q-factor of URM buildings. These q-factors are derived for low-rise URM buildings with rigid diaphragms which represent recent construction practise in low to moderate seismic areas of Italy and Germany. The behaviour factor components for deformation and energy dissipation capacity and for overstrength due to the redistribution of forces are derived by means of pushover analyses. Furthermore, considerations on the behaviour factor component due to other sources of overstrength in masonry buildings are presented. As a result of the investigations, rationally based values of the behaviour factor q to be used in linear analyses in the range of 2.0-3.0 are proposed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ŠakićMarinkovićButenwegetal.2023,
  author    = {Šakić, Bogdan and Marinković, Marko and Butenweg, Christoph and Klinkel, Sven},
  title     = {Influence of slab deflection on the out-of-plane capacity of unreinforced masonry partition walls},
  series = {Engineering Structures},
  volume    = {276},
  journal   = {Engineering Structures},
  editor    = {Yang, J.},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0141-0296},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115342},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Severe damage of non-structural elements is noticed in previous earthquakes, causing high economic losses and posing a life threat for the people. Masonry partition walls are one of the most commonly used non-structural elements. Therefore, their behaviour under earthquake loading in out-of-plane (OOP) direction is investigated by several researches in the past years. However, none of the existing experimental campaigns or analytical approaches consider the influence of prior slab deflection on OOP response of partition walls. Moreover, none of the existing construction techniques for the connection of partition walls with surrounding reinforced concrete (RC) is investigated for the combined slab deflection and OOP loading. However, the inevitable time-dependent behaviour of RC slabs leads to high values of final slab deflections which can further influence boundary conditions of partition walls. Therefore, a comprehensive study on the influence of slab deflection on the OOP capacity of masonry partitions is conducted. In the first step, experimental tests are carried out. Results of experimental tests are further used for the calibration of the numerical model employed for a parametric study. Based on the results, behaviour under combined loading for different construction techniques is explained. The results show that slab deflection leads either to severe damage or to a high reduction of OOP capacity. Existing practical solutions do not account for these effects. In this contribution, recommendations to overcome the problems of combined slab deflection and OOP loading on masonry partition walls are given. Possible interaction of in-plane (IP) loading, with the combined slab deflection and OOP loading on partition walls, is not investigated in this study.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WeldenJablonskiWegeetal.2021,
  author    = {Welden, Rene and Jablonski, Melanie and Wege, Christina and Keusgen, Michael and Wagner, Patrick Hermann and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Light-Addressable Actuator-Sensor Platform for Monitoring and Manipulation of pH Gradients in Microfluidics: A Case Study with the Enzyme Penicillinase},
  series = {Biosensors},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Biosensors},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2079-6374},
  doi       = {10.3390/bios11060171},
  pages     = {Artikel 171},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The feasibility of light-addressed detection and manipulation of pH gradients inside an electrochemical microfluidic cell was studied. Local pH changes, induced by a light-addressable electrode (LAE), were detected using a light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) with different measurement modes representing an actuator-sensor system. Biosensor functionality was examined depending on locally induced pH gradients with the help of the model enzyme penicillinase, which had been immobilized in the microfluidic channel. The surface morphology of the LAE and enzyme-functionalized LAPS was studied by scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, the penicillin sensitivity of the LAPS inside the microfluidic channel was determined with regard to the analyte's pH influence on the enzymatic reaction rate. In a final experiment, the LAE-controlled pH inhibition of the enzyme activity was monitored by the LAPS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchoeningBronderWuetal.2017,
  author    = {Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Bronder, Thomas and Wu, Chunsheng and Scheja, Sabrina and Jessing, Max and Metzger-Boddien, Christoph and Keusgen, Michael and Poghossian, Arshak},
  title     = {Label-Free DNA Detection with Capacitive Field-Effect Devices—Challenges and Opportunities},
  series = {Proceedings},
  volume    = {1},
  journal   = {Proceedings},
  number    = {8},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2504-3900},
  doi       = {10.3390/proceedings1080719},
  pages     = {Artikel 719},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Field-effect EIS (electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor) sensors modified with a positively charged weak polyelectrolyte layer have been applied for the electrical detection of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) immobilization and hybridization by the intrinsic molecular charge. The EIS sensors are able to detect the existence of target DNA amplicons in PCR (polymerase chain reaction) samples and thus, can be used as tool for a quick verification of DNA amplification and the successful PCR process. Due to their miniaturized setup, compatibility with advanced micro- and nanotechnologies, and ability to detect biomolecules by their intrinsic molecular charge, those sensors can serve as possible platform for the development of label-free DNA chips. Possible application fields as well as challenges and limitations will be discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gaigall2020,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Testing marginal homogeneity of a continuous bivariate distribution with possibly incomplete paired data},
  series = {Metrika},
  volume    = {2020},
  journal   = {Metrika},
  number    = {83},
  publisher = {Springer},
  issn      = {1435-926X},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00184-019-00742-5},
  pages     = {437 -- 465},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {We discuss the testing problem of homogeneity of the marginal distributions of a continuous bivariate distribution based on a paired sample with possibly missing components (missing completely at random). Applying the well-known two-sample Cr{\´a}mer-von-Mises distance to the remaining data, we determine the limiting null distribution of our test statistic in this situation. It is seen that a new resampling approach is appropriate for the approximation of the unknown null distribution. We prove that the resulting test asymptotically reaches the significance level and is consistent. Properties of the test under local alternatives are pointed out as well. Simulations investigate the quality of the approximation and the power of the new approach in the finite sample case. As an illustration we apply the test to real data sets.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gaigall2020,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Rothman-Woodroofe symmetry test statistic revisited},
  series = {Computational Statistics \& Data Analysis},
  volume    = {2020},
  journal   = {Computational Statistics \& Data Analysis},
  number    = {142},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0167-9473},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.csda.2019.106837},
  pages     = {Artikel 106837},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {The Rothman-Woodroofe symmetry test statistic is revisited on the basis of independent but not necessarily identically distributed random variables. The distribution-freeness if the underlying distributions are all symmetric and continuous is obtained. The results are applied for testing symmetry in a meta-analysis random effects model. The consistency of the procedure is discussed in this situation as well. A comparison with an alternative proposal from the literature is conducted via simulations. Real data are analyzed to demonstrate how the new approach works in practice.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BaringhausGaigall2019,
  author    = {Baringhaus, Ludwig and Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {On an asymptotic relative efficiency concept based on expected volumes of confidence regions},
  series = {Statistics - A Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistic},
  volume    = {53},
  journal   = {Statistics - A Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistic},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1029-4910},
  doi       = {10.1080/02331888.2019.1683560},
  pages     = {1396 -- 1436},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {The paper deals with an asymptotic relative efficiency concept for confidence regions of multidimensional parameters that is based on the expected volumes of the confidence regions. Under standard conditions the asymptotic relative efficiencies of confidence regions are seen to be certain powers of the ratio of the limits of the expected volumes. These limits are explicitly derived for confidence regions associated with certain plugin estimators, likelihood ratio tests and Wald tests. Under regularity conditions, the asymptotic relative efficiency of each of these procedures with respect to each one of its competitors is equal to 1. The results are applied to multivariate normal distributions and multinomial distributions in a fairly general setting.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Gaigall2019,
  author    = {Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {On a new approach to the multi-sample goodness-of-fit problem},
  series = {Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation},
  volume    = {53},
  journal   = {Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1532-4141},
  doi       = {10.1080/03610918.2019.1618472},
  pages     = {2971 -- 2989},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Suppose we have k samples X₁,₁,…,X₁,ₙ₁,…,Xₖ,₁,…,Xₖ,ₙₖ with different sample sizes ₙ₁,…,ₙₖ and unknown underlying distribution functions F₁,…,Fₖ as observations plus k families of distribution functions {G₁(⋅,ϑ);ϑ∈Θ},…,{Gₖ(⋅,ϑ);ϑ∈Θ}, each indexed by elements ϑ from the same parameter set Θ, we consider the new goodness-of-fit problem whether or not (F₁,…,Fₖ) belongs to the parametric family {(G₁(⋅,ϑ),…,Gₖ(⋅,ϑ));ϑ∈Θ}. New test statistics are presented and a parametric bootstrap procedure for the approximation of the unknown null distributions is discussed. Under regularity assumptions, it is proved that the approximation works asymptotically, and the limiting distributions of the test statistics in the null hypothesis case are determined. Simulation studies investigate the quality of the new approach for small and moderate sample sizes. Applications to real-data sets illustrate how the idea can be used for verifying model assumptions.},
  language  = {en}
}