Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Pre-trade transparency and market quality in corporate bond markets

Abstract This paper studies how pre-trade transparency is associated with market quality in corporate bond markets. We examine the Swiss corporate bond market, which features a central limit order book (CLOB) with publicly visible quotes alongside a coexisting over-the-counter (O...

Structural performance of cement paste cylinders cured in microgravity on the ISS: effects of air-entraining agent and simulated microgravity conditions

Abstract As humanity looks to the stars for future colonies, mastering the science of construction in space begins with a deep understanding of how materials perform in extraterrestrial environment. This study pioneers investigations of microgravity effects on cement paste bulk p...

Long-term temperature, oxygen and water clarity trends in Swiss lakes

Abstract. Water temperature, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen concentration, and water clarity are key variables routinely measured in Swiss lakes by lake monitoring programs run by cantonal environmental offices and international lake commissions. In most lakes, data is...

From organizing center to threshold configuration: a morphogenetic reading of Aleppo’s long-term urban transformation

Purpose This article examines Aleppo as a long-term urban transformation process and asks how organizing centers, mobility/access structures and socio-spatial differentiation shaped its urban form across successive historical phases. Here, morphogenesis is understood as the histo...

Assessing Plastic Material Options for Large-Scale Robotic 3D-Printed Facades

Large-scale robotic 3D printing (LSR3DP) has emerged as a promising technology for the production of customized architectural façade components, enabling geometric freedom without the need for dedicated molds or tooling. To date, most experimental façade applications have relied...