Financial contagion reloaded: the case of Cyprus

In the present case study, our main objective is to bring to the forefront the main factors that led to the double-dip recession of the Cypriot economy.We analyze determinants such as “tax haven” status, interlinks with the Greek economy, spillovers originating in the Euro Area as a whole (through the debt crisis) and Greece in particular.In sp

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Numerical Evaluation of a Light-Gas Gun Facility for Impact Test

Experimental tests which match the application conditions might be used to properly evaluate materials for specific applications.High velocity impacts can be simulated using light-gas gun facilities, which come in different types and complexities.In this work different setups for a one-stage light-gas gun facility read more have been numerically an

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Effect of Piriformospora indica-Induced Systemic Resistance and Basal Immunity Against Rhizoctonia cerealis and Fusarium graminearum in Wheat

Wheat is among the top 10 and most widely grown crops in the world.However, wheat is often infected with many soil-borne diseases, including sharp eyespot, mainly caused by the necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia cerealis, and Fusarium head blight (FHB), caused by Fusarium graminearum, equi-jec 7 resulting in reduced production.Piriformospora indica is

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