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Using a suitable Hull and White type formula we develop a methodology to obtain asecond order approximation to the implied volatility for very short maturities. Using thisapproximation we accurately calibrate the full set of parameters of the Heston model. Oneof the reasons that makes our calibration for short maturities so accurate is that we alsotake into account the term-structure for large maturities. We may say that calibration isnot "memoryless", in the sense that the option's behavior far away from maturity doesinfluence calibration when the option gets close to expiration. Our results provide a wayto perform a quick calibration of a closed-form approximation to vanilla options that canthen be used to price exotic derivatives. The methodology is simple, accurate, fast, andit requires a minimal computational cost.

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Panurginae have a pair of cuticular depressions in the second metasomal tergum, recognized as lateral foveae of the T2. These structures have been used as systematic and taxonomic characters, although their functions are yet unknown. We aimed a morphological analysis at lateral foveae of three species of Panurgillus Moure, 1998: P. vagabundus (Cockerell, 1918), P. reticulatus Schlindwein & Moure, 1998 e P. flavitarsis Schlindwein & Moure, 1998. The study of the external morphology showed that the lateral foveae of the T2 are evident among females, but in males they are undistinguishable or absent. The surface of the foveae is micropunctuated in all species. The histological analysis has shown that the region of the lateral foveae of the T2, of female and male of the three species, presented tegumentar specializations. The inner part showed an evident secretory epithelium recognized as Class I gland. The height of this secretory epithelium was not uniform, although the cellular features are similar independent of sex. We have not found any previous information regarding the presence of glands related to abdominal foveae in Panurginae species.

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In moment structure analysis with nonnormal data, asymptotic valid inferences require the computation of a consistent (under general distributional assumptions) estimate of the matrix $\Gamma$ of asymptotic variances of sample second--order moments. Such a consistent estimate involves the fourth--order sample moments of the data. In practice, the use of fourth--order moments leads to computational burden and lack of robustness against small samples. In this paper we show that, under certain assumptions, correct asymptotic inferences can be attained when $\Gamma$ is replaced by a matrix $\Omega$ that involves only the second--order moments of the data. The present paper extends to the context of multi--sample analysis of second--order moment structures, results derived in the context of (simple--sample) covariance structure analysis (Satorra and Bentler, 1990). The results apply to a variety of estimation methods and general type of statistics. An example involving a test of equality of means under covariance restrictions illustrates theoretical aspects of the paper.

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To complement the existing treatment guidelines for all tumour types, ESMO organises consensus conferences to focus on specific issues in each type of tumour. The Second ESMO Consensus Conference on Lung Cancer was held on 11-12 May 2013 in Lugano. A total of 35 experts met to address several questions on management of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in each of four areas: pathology and molecular biomarkers, early stage disease, locally advanced disease and advanced (metastatic) disease. For each question, recommendations were made including reference to the grade of recommendation and level of evidence. This consensus paper focuses on recommendations for pathology and molecular biomarkers in relation to the diagnosis of lung cancer, primarily non-small-cell carcinomas.

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La notion de « médiateurs » est moderne, mais elle apparaît néanmoins comme un objet et un outil de recherche intéressants pour d'autres périodes que la nôtre, car un « médiateur » est plus qu'un lien ou un intermédiaire passif. Par sa position médiane, le médiateur exerce une action susceptible d'opérer des échanges entre plusieurs cultures, ou bien de construire un dialogue entre plusieurs groupes sociaux ou politiques et, le cas échéant, d'éviter un conflit. Nous avons ainsi souhaité appliquer cette notion au cadre de l'Empire romain, caractérisé par la diversité identitaire. Quelles étaient les figures de médiateurs culturels et politiques au sein de cet Empire ? Pour quelles raisons certains voyageurs, intellectuels, athlètes et artistes, administrateurs, marchands etc., ont-ils été conduits à endosser ce rôle, consciemment ou inconsciemment ? Quels étaient leurs rapports avec le pouvoir romain et leurs marges de manoeuvre à l'égard des institutions ? Quelle était l'efficacité de leur action ? Pour répondre à ces questions et pour éprouver la pertinence de cette notion de « médiateurs », cet ouvrage réunit une série d'études portant sur différents types de médiateurs : « passeurs de culture », relais du pouvoir politique, acteurs de la régulation sociale et politique, que l'on peut trouver à l'oeuvre dans l'Empire de Rome, entre le IIe siècle av. J.-C. et le IVe siècle de notre ère. Ils sont analysés à partir de sources littéraires et épigraphiques.