A. Antoniou

Publication List Details

Period

1998 - 2009

Number

45

Co-Authors

ABSTRACTS (2009)

Abdelwahab, A., Gardner, M., Parkash, R., Basta, M., Sapp, J., Veltmann, C., ...

Introduction: Scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT) is often unmappable. Data regarding the outcomes of ablation for mappable vs unmappable VT are lacking. Methods: Catheter ablation of...

A Trust-Centered Approach for Building eVoting Systems (2008)

A. Antoniou, C. Korakas, C. Manolopoulos, A. Panagiotaki, D. Sofotassios, P. Spirakis, ...

Abstract. eVoting is a challenging approach for increasing eParticipation. However, lack of citizens ’ trust seems to be a main obstacle that hinders its successful realization. In this paper we...

NEW ALGORITHM FOR BLIND ADAPTIVE EQUALIZATION BASED ON CONSTANT MODULUS CRITERION (2008)

Y. J. Kou, A. Antoniou

Constant modulus (CM) based algorithms for blind channel equalization are well known for their effectiveness and simplicity. Recently, new CM-based equalization algorithms with improved performance...

NEXT cancellation system with improved (2008)

Convergence Rate And, R. C. Nongpiur, D. J. Shpak, A. Antoniou

A near-end crosstalk (NEXT) cancellation system that uses frequency-domain leastmean -squares (FDLMS) adaptive filters is proposed. The new system is equipped with a mechanism whereby the NEXT...

Merger momentum and market valuations : the UK evidence. (2008)

Antoniou, A., Guo, M., Petmezas, D.

This study examines the effect of merger momentum on acquirer's returns both in the short and long-run. The focus is on high valuation markets and the source of momentum is investigated employing...

A national perspective on the decline of abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer (2008)

Tilney, H.S., Heriot, A.G., Purkayastha, S., Antoniou, A., Aylin, P., Darzi, A.W., ...

Objective: To assess rates of abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (APER) for rectal cancer between centers and over time, and to evaluate the influence of patient characteristics, including...

Bidder gains and losses of firms involved in many acquisitions. (2007)

Antoniou, A., Petmezas, D., Zhao, H.

We examine shareholders' wealth effects (both in the short- and the long-run) of UK frequent bidders acquiring public, private, and/or subsidiary targets with alternative methods of payment between...

A new model for the structure of the DACs and SACs regions in the Oe and Be stellar atmospheres (2007)

Danezis, E., Nikolaidis, D., Lyratzi, E., Popović, L. Č., Dimitrijević, M. S., Antoniou, A., ...

In this paper we present a new mathematical model for the density regions where a specific spectral line and its SACs/DACs are created in the Oe and Be stellar atmospheres. In the calculations of...

Divergence of opinion and post-acquisition performance. (2007)

Alexandridis, G., Antoniou, A., Petmezas, D.

We examine the relation between divergence of opinion about the value of the acquiring firm in the pre-acquisition announcement period and post-acquisition stock returns. We find that acquirers...

Profitability of momentum strategies in international markets : the role of business cycle variables and behavioural biases. (2007)

Paudyal, K., Antoniou, A., Lam, H. Y. T.

The paper investigates whether business cycle variables and behavioural biases can explain the profitability of momentum trading in three major European markets. Unlike previous studies, the paper...

The complex structure of the Mg II {\lambda\lambda} 2795.523, 2802.698 {\AA} regions of 64 Be stars (2007)

Lyratzi, E., Danezis, E., Popović, L. Č., Dimitrijević, M. S., Nikolaidis, D., Antoniou, A.

Here is studied the presence of absorption components shifted to the violet or the red side of the main spectral line (satellite, or discrete absorption components, i.e. SACs or DACs), in Mg II...

Market-wide and sectoral integration : evidence from the UK, US and Europe. (2007)

Antoniou, A., Pescetto, G., Stevens, I.

Purpose – The paper seeks to investigate conditional correlations and conditional volatility spillovers across international stock markets and industrial sectors from the perspective of the UK...

Bidder gains and losses of firms involved in many acquisitions. (2007)

Antoniou, A., Petmezas, D., Zhao, H.

We examine shareholders' wealth effects (both in the short- and the long-run) of UK frequent bidders acquiring public, private, and/or subsidiary targets with alternative methods of payment between...

Valuation effects of short sale constraints : the case of corporate takeovers. (2006)

Alexandridis, G., Antoniou, A., Zhao, H.

We examine the relation between the degree of short sale constraints for acquiring firms' equity and post takeover stock performance. We find that negative long-run abnormal returns appear to decline...

Short-term contrarian strategies in the London Stock Exchange : are they profitable ? which factors affect them ? (2006)

Antoniou, A., Galariotis, E. C., Spyrou, S. I.

This paper provides evidence on short-term contrarian profits and their sources for the London Stock Exchange. Profits are decomposed to sources due to factors derived from the Fama and French (1996)...

Index futures and positive feedback trading : Evidence from major stock exchanges. (2005)

Antoniou, A., Koutmos, G., Pericli, A.

This paper tests the hypothesis that the introduction of index futures has increased positive feedback trading in the spot markets of six industrialized nations. The analysis is based on a model that...

The determinants of debt maturity structure : evidence from France, Germany and UK. (2005)

Antoniou, A., Guney, Y., Paudyal, K.

We examine the determinants of the debt maturity structure of French, German and British firms. These countries represent different financial and legal traditions that may have implications on...

Contrarian profits and the overreaction hypothesis : the case of the Athens Stock Exchange. (2005)

Antoniou, A., Galariotis, E. C., Spyrou, S. I.

This paper investigates the existence of contrarian profits and their sources for the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE). The empirical analysis decomposes contrarian profits to sources due to common factor...

Energy efficient protocols for sensing multiple events in smart dust networks (2004)

S. Nikoletseas, I. Chatzigiannakis, H. Euthimiou, A. Kinalis, A. Antoniou, G. Mylonas

Smart Dust is comprised of a vast number of ultra-small fully autonomous computing and communication devices, with very restricted energy and computing capabilities, that co-operate to accomplish a...

Energy efficient protocols for sensing multiple events in smart dust networks (2004)

S. Nikoletseas, I. Chatzigiannakis, H. Euthimiou, A. Kinalis, A. Antoniou

Abstract — Smart Dust is comprised of a vast number of ultra-small fully autonomous computing and communication devices, with very restricted energy and computing capabilities, that co-operate to...

Modelling international price relationships and interdependencies between the stock index and stock index futures markets of three EU countries : a multivariate analysis. (2003)

Antoniou, A., Pescetto, G., Violaris, A.

This paper addresses the important relationship between stock index and stock index futures markets in an international context. By simply examining the spotfutures relationship within a single...

Average risks of breast and ovarian cancer associated with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations detected in case series unselected for family history: a combined analysis of 22 studies (2003)

Antoniou, A., Pharoah, P.D.P., Narod, S., Risch, H.A., Eyfjord, J.E., Hopper, J.L., ...

Germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 confer high risks of breast and ovarian cancer, but the average magnitude of these risks is uncertain and may depend on the context. Estimates based on...

Design and multiplierless implementation of two-channel biorthogonal IIR filter banks with low system delay (2001)

Mao, J, Lu, WS, Chan, SC, Antoniou, A

An efficient method for the design of low-delay two-channel, perfect reconstruction IIR filter banks is proposed. The design problem is formulated in terms of minimax designs of a general stable IIR...

Hardware Implementation of a Wavelet based Image Compression Coder (1998)

J. Singh, A. Antoniou, D. J. Shpak

Abstract--- A VLSI architecture designed to perform real-time image compression using wavelets is described. The two basic modules of the architecture are a 2-D wavelet transform generator and a...

Average Risks of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Associated with BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutations Detected in Case Series Unselected for Family History: A Combined Analysis of 22 Studies

Antoniou, A., Pharoah, P. D. P., Narod, S., Risch, H. A., Eyfjord, J. E., Hopper, J. L., ...

Germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 confer high risks of breast and ovarian cancer, but the average magnitude of these risks is uncertain and may depend on the context. Estimates based on...

DNA Microarrays for Identifying Fishes

Kochzius, M., Nölte, M., Weber, H., Silkenbeumer, N., Hjörleifsdottir, S., Hreggvidsson, G. O., ...

In many cases marine organisms and especially their diverse developmental stages are difficult to identify by morphological characters. DNA-based identification methods offer an analytically powerful...

Two 46,XX,t(X;Y) females with linear skin defects and congenital microphthalmia: a new syndrome at Xp22.3.

Al-Gazali, L I, Mueller, R F, Caine, A, Antoniou, A, McCartney, A, Fitchett, M, ...

We describe two females with de novo X;Y translocations, who presented at birth with irregular linear areas of erythematous skin hypoplasia involving the head and neck, along with eye findings that...

Abnormal Stock Returns and Public Policy: The Case of the UK Privatised Electricity and Water Utilities.

Antoniou, A, Barr, D G, Priestley, R

In common with privatisation issues around the world, those of UK utilities have earned very high returns on a continuing basis. This presents an asset pricing puzzle and has been used as a...

Breast and ovarian cancer risks to carriers of the BRCA1 5382insC and 185delAG and BRCA2 6174delT mutations: a combined analysis of 22 population based studies

Antoniou, A, Pharoah, P, Narod, S, Risch, H, Eyfjord, J, Hopper, J, ...

A recent report estimated the breast cancer risks in carriers of the three Ashkenazi founder mutations to be higher than previously published estimates derived from population based studies. In an...