Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS PENGARUH PDB, INFLASI, TINGKAT BUNGA, DAN NILAI TUKAR TERHADAP DANA PIHAK KETIGA PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI INDONESIA 2008-2012

Abstrak ___________________________________________________________________ Seiring dengan perkembangan pesat Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia, jumlah Bank Syariah meningkat dan pertambahan jaringan kantor cukup tinggi. Akan tetapi, pertumbuhan Dana Pihak Ketiga (DPK) Perbankan Syariah beberapa kali mengalami pelambatan, yaitu pada tahun 2008 dan 2012. Padahal perkembangan suatu bank sangat dipengaruhi oleh kemampuannya menghimpun dana dari masyarakat. Dari data pertumbuhan Perbankan Syariah dan penelitian terdahulu terlihat perlambatan pertumbuhan DPK identik dengan memburuknya indikator ekonomi makro. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bermaksud menganalisis pengaruh Pendapatan Domestik Bruto (PDB), Inflasi IHK, Suku Bunga Deposito Bank Umum konvensional, dan Nilai Tukar Rupiah terhadap Dollar AS, terhadap Dana Pihak Ketiga Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia 2008-2012. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan Eviews 6. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PDB, Inflasi IHK, Suku Bunga Deposito 1 Bulan Bank Umum, dan nilai tukar Rupiah secara simultan (Uji F) maupun parsial (Uji t) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap DPK Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia Tahun 2008-2012. Abstract ___________________________________________________________________ Along with the vast expansion of Islamic Banking in Indonesia, the number of full-fledged Islamic Bank offices increased and the addition of office networks was quite high. However, the growth of Depositor Funds in Islamic Banking has slowed several times, that is in 2008 and 2012. Whereas the growth of a bank is influenced by the bank’s ability to raise its Depositor Funds from the public. From data of Islamic Banking’s Growth and previous researches, we could see that Islamic Banking’s Depositor Funds’ slow growth is identical with worsened macroeconomic indicators. Therefore, this study intended to analyze the influence of GDP, CPI inflation, Conventional Bank time deposit’s interest rate, and USD to IDR exchange rate toward Islamic Banking’s Depositor Funds in Indonesia 2008-2012. Analysis was done with multiple linear regression analysis using Eviews 6. The result showed that GDP, CPI Inflation, Conventional Bank 1 Month time deposit’s interest rate, and USD to IDR exchange rate simultaneously (F-test) and partially (t-test) influenced Indonesian Islamic Banking’s Depositor Funds in 2008-2012 significantly.
The p110γ isoform of phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase regulates migration of effector CD4 T lymphocytes into peripheral inflammatory sites

The role of PI‐3K in leukocyte function has been studied extensively. However, the specific role of the p110γ isoform of PI‐ 3K in CD4 T lymphocyte function has yet to be defined explicitly. In this study, we report that although p110γ does not regulate antigen‐dependent CD4 T cell activation and proliferation, it plays a crucial role in regulating CD4 effector T cell migration. Naïve p110γ−/− CD4 lymphocytes are phenotypically identical to their wild‐type (WT) counterparts and do not exhibit any defects in TCR‐mediated calcium mobilization or Erk activation. In addition, p110γ‐deficient CD4 OT.II T cells become activated and proliferate comparably with WT cells in response to antigen in vivo. Interestingly, however, antigen‐experienced, p110γ‐deficient CD4 OT.II lymphocytes exhibit dramatic defects in their ability to traffic to peripheral inflammatory sites in vivo. Although antigen‐activated, p110γ‐deficient CD4 T cells express P‐selectin ligand, β2 integrin, β1 integrin, CCR4, CXCR5, and CCR7 comparably with WT cells, they exhibit impaired F‐actin polarization and migration in response to stimulation ex vivo with the CCR4 ligand CCL22. These findings suggest that p110γ regulates the migration of antigen‐experienced effector CD4 T lymphocytes into inflammatory sites during adaptive immune responses in vivo.
The IASB's Discussion Paper on the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting: A Commentary and Research Review

Consistent with the mission of the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) to “promote global excellence in accounting education and research, and to maximize accounting academics' contribution to the development and maintenance of high‐quality, globally recognized standards of accounting practice,” this paper provides a commentary and research review by an ad hoc committee of the IAAER on the IASB's Discussion Paper DP/2013/1 - A Review of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. The comments focus on four main areas about which prior academic research can inform standard setters in their consideration of the revised Conceptual Framework: (1) recognition and derecognition, (2) measurement, (3) presentation and disclosure, and (4) other comprehensive income. The views expressed here by the ad hoc committee are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect a consensus view of the IAAER membership or its Executive Committee. The paper supports the IASB's general objective of developing one set of globally acceptable accounting standards based on a cohesive and complete Conceptual Framework.
Prospective Clinical and Epidemiologic Study of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Analysis of Prevalence and Severity of Clinical Features, together with Historical and Demographic Associations

Background: Few reports have addressed the associations between clinical, demographic and historical variables of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). Objective: To elaborate the prevalence and severity of signs and symptoms and to identify potential factors predicting the severity and course of VLS. Methods: A prospective cohort of 225 patients affected by VLS was included. Data were collected by direct interview and clinical examination. Results: 98% of patients complained of symptoms, principally itching. Pallor and scarring-sclerosis-atrophy were the most frequent and severe signs. The severity of VLS signs was not associated with age at onset and duration of the disease. About 70% of the patients had previously undergone treatment. Conclusions: VLS-related symptoms were not associated with the clinical features which resulted less severe. Personal history of autoimmune diseases and familial history of VLS did not influence the age at onset and the severity of VLS. A considerable part of patients had previously received inappropriate treatment.
Public Risk Perceptions in a 'Double-Risk' Society: The Case of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania

This article explores how public risk perceptions and attitudes to nuclear power in Lithuania are shaped by a complex blend of what Beck (1992) [ Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity, London, Sage ] in risk-society theory calls the social distribution of 'goods' and 'bads'. It argues that the Lithuanian society and several other transitional and developing societies are facing a 'double-risk': first, the complex uncertainty related to the transition to the market economy and democratic governance; second, the increasing social anxiety about high-consequence risks, such as those associated with nuclear power, and the inability of modern institutions to cope with such risks. Empirical evidence is provided by case-study material of the Ignalina nuclear power plant and public opinion survey results.
Inefficient ZAP-70 Phosphorylation and Decreased Thymic Selection In Vivo Result from Inhibition of NF-κB/Rel1

Signaling from the TCR regulates T lymphoid survival, deletion by apoptosis, and selective clonal expansion. One set of signaling pathways activated during thymic selection leads to degradation of a cytosolic retention protein, the inhibitor of κB (IκB)α, followed by nuclear translocation of the NF-κB/Rel family of transcription factors. It has been found previously that NF-κB proteins mediate a pathway signaling the survival of mature T cells and protection of thymocytes against TNF-induced apoptosis. In contrast, we show in this study that a transgenic inhibitor of NF-κB/Rel signaling interferes with the negative selection of immature thymocytes by endogenous MHC ligands in vivo. Positive selection of the H-Y TCR also was diminished. This attenuation of thymic selection efficiency was associated with decreased ZAP-70 phosphorylation and TCR signaling of CD69 induction. These findings demonstrate that the NF-κB transcriptional pathway plays an important role in normal processes of clonal deletion and they indicate that the NF-κB/IκB axis can regulate the efficiency of TCR signaling.
The Feasibility of Using Metacognitive Strategy Training to Improve Cognitive Performance and Neural Connectivity in Women with Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effect of metacognitive strategy training (MCST) on cognitive performance and on neural connectivity in the frontoparietal network in women with chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) following treatment for breast cancer. Methods: A single-group pre/post study was conducted. After completing the baseline assessment battery and neuroimaging, the participants completed a 12-session MCST intervention. Following the completion of the intervention, the subjects completed the same assessment battery and neuroimaging as was completed at baseline within 4 weeks after the intervention. The key inclusion/exclusion criteria for this study were: completed chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer, no other neurological or psychiatric diagnoses, self-reported CICI, and no contraindications to the use of MRI. Results: MCST had a small-to-large positive effect on all primary (cognitive) and secondary (quality of life and psychosocial) behavioral outcome measures (r = -0.12 to -0.88). There was also a positive change in functional connectivity in a frontoparietal cognitive control network connection in 6 of the 10 subjects, which was correlated to changes in the behavioral measures. Conclusions: This study found that MCST was associated with a positive effect on cognitive performance and neural connectivity in women with CICI following treatment for breast cancer.
Making learning and teaching a richer experience: A challenge for rural Fijian primary schools

The purpose of the study was to determine teachers’ perception of the availability and adequacy of resources for the provision of a richer learning and teaching experience to children in a rural Fijian primary school. Analysis of the data gathered from the teachers shows the school to be in dire need of such resources as textbooks, science materials, library books, sports equipment and curriculum materials for creating stimulating opportunities for children and teachers. The study findings have implications not only for the quality of schooling provided to the children in rural areas but also for teachers’ professional work and the funding criteria adopted by the principal stakeholder in funding small rural schools. The implications are likely to be relevant, too, for education provision in small schools located in remote rural areas of other jurisdictions, especially in developing contexts.
Stereoselective disposition of ibuprofen and flurbiprofen in rats.

(R)-2-Arylpropionates are often inverted to the pharmacologically active S-enantiomers in vivo, although there is significant interspecies variability in inversion. In order to provide a basis for determining the biochemical consequences of this unique process using rats as a model, it was important to establish the pharmacokinetic disposition of the enantiomers of ibuprofen, a drug well inverted in man and flurbiprofen, a drug apparently poorly inverted in man. Rats were dosed i.v. with a single dose of (R)- or (S)-ibuprofen (20 mg/kg), (R,S)-ibuprofen (40 mg/kg), (R)- or (S)-flurbiprofen (10 mg/kg), or (R,S)-flurbiprofen (20 mg/kg). Each treatment group consisted of six animals. Serial blood samples were withdrawn over a period of 6 h for ibuprofen and 10 h for flurbiprofen. These drugs were assayed in plasma by a stereospecific HPLC assay. The pharmacokinetics of the ibuprofen and flurbiprofen enantiomers were evaluated using a two-compartment open model with conversion of the R- to S-enantiomers in the central compartment. There was 50 +/- 4% inversion of (R)-ibuprofen, a figure similar to that observed in man and (R)-ibuprofen had a higher clearance (12.6 +/- 1.3 ml/min/kg) than (S)-ibuprofen (7.7 +/- 0.7 ml/min/kg; P less than 0.01). The clearance of (R)-flurbiprofen after racemate (2.3 +/- 0.1 ml/min/kg) was higher than its clearance when administered alone (1.7 +/- 0.2 ml/min/kg; P less than 0.01), indicating a pharmacokinetic interaction between the enantiomers (most probably at plasma protein binding sites). A corresponding difference was not observed for ibuprofen. There was a small amount of inversion of (R)-flurbiprofen as determined by area analysis (4.5 +/- 1.6%). (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
A Century of Economic Growth: The Social Returns to Investment in Equipment and Structures

A large body of literature has been published showing that the social returns to investment in equipment are low and insignificant in the OECD countries in the post-war period. The work reported in this paper re-examines the nexus between economic growth and investment in equipment and structures using data for 11 OECD countries over 130 years and for 22 OECD countries over 40 years. The empirical results suggest that the social returns to investment in equipment substantially exceed their private returns in the OECD countries in both the pre-war and the post-war periods.
Labour-management partnership in the non-union retail sector

Analysts and policy advocates have argued that a meaningful labour-management partnership can be established in the absence of trade unions. In this paper we have examined employee outcomes of partnership in a medium-sized non-union retail firm, regarded as one of the ‘best practice’ cases of non-union partnership by the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) of the UK. We have also compared the employee outcomes from our case study firm with those from a representative sample of retail sector workers from unionized and non-union retail firms in the UK. Findings indicate that compared to employees in other retail-sector firms, workers in the ‘best practice’ partnership firm were significantly disadvantaged with respect to their influence over workplace and policy decisions with little evidence of ‘mutual gains’ as claimed by partnership advocates.
Sustainable development in mineral economies: the example of Botswana

The Hartwick–Solow rule for sustainability requires that depletion of natural capital be offset by a compensating increase in other forms of capital capable of generating as much income as the natural capital they replace. Many countries have not been successful in transforming natural capital into other forms of wealth. This paper investigates the process of wealth transformation for Botswana, one of the most successful resource-rich countries. Using an expanded measure of wealth that includes manufactured capital, natural capital and net foreign financial assets, Botswana's per capita wealth has increased over the past 20 years. Government has recovered and reinvested rent. However, examination of the public sector capital budget reveals considerable unproductive investment. While correction for unproductive investments still indicates sustainable development, results suggest that aggregate indicators such as national wealth or genuine savings may be misleading without further attention to the process by which natural capital is transformed into other forms of wealth.
Two factors along the yield curve

Are all two-factor, term-structure models the same? The authors specify three models and estimate each on different parts of the U.S. yield curve. The exercise provides insights on reconciling the term structure's time series with its cross section and on relating it to fundamentals. The authors' evidence favors models where one factor reverts to a time-varying mean. One such model explains shorter-term yields and another longer-term yields. The models differ primarily because mean reversion is much faster near the yield curve's short end than near its long end. The factors seem to capture mean reversion in inflation and the Fed's target rate. Copyright 1997 by Blackwell Publishers Ltd and The Victoria University of Manchester
A Model of the “Managerial” Enterprise

Managerial utility, 186. — Methods and definitions, 191. — Growth rate of demand, 193. — Imitative products, 197. — The supply of finance, 199. — The rate of profit, 200. — Completion, 202. — Interpretation, 204. — Maximizing versus satisficing, 207.
European Social Care Services: Is It Possible To Identify Models ?

The purpose of this article is to bring social care services into the domain of comparative social policy research. The reason why it is important for social care services to be incor porated into the debate is that they represent an expanding component of the welfare state; that they are important for women; and that there are major differences between different countries in social care services. We have defined social care services as a specific way of increasing the autonomy of both care pro viders and care receivers.
Effect of computerised prescribing on use of antibiotics

TO THE EDITOR: We read with interest Hillman’s editorial on the hospitalist movement.1 As our group includes a couple of recent expatriates from the Canadian healthcare system,* we can give some historical perspective on the evolution of the hospitalist in Canada, some of which parallels what is happening in Australia. Traditionally, family physicians (general practitioners) in Canada were able to manage their patients in hospital, either as the primary care doctor or in consultation with a specialist. Not infrequently, the specialist would assume primary care and consult with the family doctor. Continuity of care was assured, and both the family doctor and the specialist benefited socially and professionally from the interaction. The “corridor consultation” thrived and the doctor’s lounge was a source of medical education and social interaction as GPs and specialists met over a morning coffee before rounds. Around 10 years ago, the family doctor became increasingly unwelcome in the hospital, particularly in teaching centres. As there was never a financial incentive to be involved in hospital practice, this atmosphere persuaded most family doctors to resign their hospital privileges. However, it soon became apparent that a visiting-consultantbased service could not cope with the numbers of patients being admitted to hospitals. Patients with no apparent “teaching value” were becoming difficult to admit into teaching units. Consequently, those few GPs who had retained hospital privileges were increasingly being asked to accept patients primarily under their care. As the system became more stressed, they found that they were managing more and more acutely ill patients. These experienced GPs evolved to become hospitalists — essentially, primary care doctors who were prepared to look after acutely ill inpatients, often in consultation with a specialist. Unfortunately, attempts to encourage GPs back into the hospital system have generally proved unsuccessful. The College of Family Physicians of Canada, recognising that there may no longer be ready access to specialist services or hospital beds, is starting to train its residents accordingly. We agree with Hillman that the complexities of acute medicine require specialists (such as emergency physicians, intensive care specialists and general physicians) with training and skills in acute medicine, resuscitation and multisystem problems. Indeed, our experience in rural Australia suggests that hospital-based multidisciplinary critical care physicians are already undertaking some of the hospitalist roles that Hillman describes. Perhaps we are witnessing the emergence of hospitalists in Australia.
The Role of Leadership in Engaging Parents in United Arab Emirate Schools.

The aim of this study is to explore the practices used by school leaders (principals, vice principals and social workers) to encourage parental involvement in UAE schools, and the differences in these practices based on their gender, school level and job position. A questionnaire was distributed to teachers in schools in Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Al-Ain, and 377 responses were collected. The study revealed that school leaders in UAE schools often communicate with parents. Further, they frequently engage parents in school decisions related to students’ activities and behavior. The results also show that school leaders involve parents in their children’s education in different ways, and that these differences are linked to the gender, school level and job position of those leaders.
Investigating Longer-Term Curriculum Change and Institutional Impact Within Higher Education

1 1 Executive Summary 3-9 2 Introduction, Terms of Reference and Methodology 11-15 3 National HE STEM Programme: Review of the Background, Context and the Role of Brokerage 17-23 4 Phase 1: Large-Scale Curriculum Enhancement Projects 25-32 5 Phase 2: Additional Projects 35-49 6 Phase 3: Four Case Studies in Institutional Impact 51-65
Sustainability Of Fiscal Deficits: The U.S. Experience 1929-2004

Recurrent large fiscal deficits and accumulating public debt frequently ring alarm bells around the world on the sustainability of U.S. federal fiscal policy. The present-value borrowing constraint, which states that, for the fiscal policy to be sustainable the current debt stock should match the discounted sum of expected future primary surpluses, provides a framework for analysing fiscal sustainability. Incorporating rational expectations we extend the methodology developed by Hamilton and Flavin (1986) to test the sustainability hypothesis in a cointegrating framework that can accommodate both stationary and non-stationary variables. Our model predicts dynamically diverse episodes of the debt series extremely well. Our results support the hypothesis that the U.S. government is solvent despite the large increase in the debt stock in recent years.
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Transitioning Economies

Since the implementation of the Belcerowicz plan as part of Poland's transition to a free market economy in 1990, the country's economy has made great strides. This economic progress at the macro level however was accompanied by systematic discrimination towards women, resulting in economic hardships. Gender specific discriminatory legislations enacted in the 1960s and the 1970s combined with a number of social factors prevented women's access to high paying jobs and a dominant role in the business industry. The economic transition in the 1990s, however, saw a large growth of the private sector in Poland, with women starting many small firms although the distribution of benefits has largely been unequal. There is a real need for supporting women entrepreneurs. A review of past research reveals both a lack of government support for entrepreneurs in general, and differences in the needs of female and male entrepreneurs. In order to offer unbiased recommendations to the Polish Association of Women Entrepreneurs and other support groups, twelve existing women organizations were surveyed and this information was used to establish best practice guidelines for such groups. (VRS)