Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Supplier Characteristics, Customer Trust and Emotional Intelligence on Perceived Value and Satisfaction of Online Purchasing Behaviour

The advancement of technology has benefitted many parties including suppliers and customers of manybusinesses. Suppliers can implement offensive strategies to expand their businesses to gain greater market sharewithout having to consider the geographical limitations. Customers gain extensive advantages in terms ofincrease speed, extra convenience, reduced price, and greater options when purchasing online. With all thebenefits, online transactions are not exempted from certain weaknesses especially those that are related tosecurity, reliance and assurance. Thus, the present study was conducted to investigate the factors that mightcontribute to customers’ perceived value of online transactions and to examine the role of perceived value ininfluencing customer purchasing satisfaction. From a total of 331 responses collected from those who have usedonline transactions, the results of multiple regression analysis indicate that suppliers’ ability, benevolent,integrity and regulation of emotion are the significant predictors of customer perceived value. These factors,together with customer trust contribute to explaining customer purchasing satisfaction, in which perceived valueacts as partial mediator for the relationships. The findings of the present study implicate online businesses inimproving their service characteristics so that greater level of confidence and satisfaction can be instilled amongtheir online customers.
Projecting Long-Term Primary Energy Consumption

In this paper we use the long-term empirical relationship among primary energy consumption, real income, physical capital, population and technology, obtained by averaged panel error correction models, to project the long-term primary energy consumption of 56 countries up to 2100. In forecasting long-term primary energy consumption, we work with four different Shared Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios (SSPs) developed for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) framework, assuming different challenges to adaptation and mitigation. We find that in all scenarios, China, the United States and India will be the largest energy consumers, while highly growing countries will also significantly contribute to energy use. We observe for most scenarios a sharp increase in global energy consumption, followed by a levelling-out and a decrease towards the second half of the century. The reasons behind this pattern are not only slower population growth, but also infrastructure saturation and increased total factor productivity. This means, as countries move towards more knowledge based societies, and higher energy efficiency, their primary energy usage is likely to decrease as a result. Global primary energy consumption is expected however to increase significantly in the coming decades, thus increasing the pressure on policy makers to cope with the questions of energy security and greenhouse gas mitigation at the same time.
Self-Field Ac Power Dissipation in High-Tc Superconducting Tapes and a Prototype Cable - Abstract

The measured self-field AC power dissipation in superconducting BiSrCaCuO-2223/Ag tapes and a prototype cable is cable is compared with theoretical models. A brief overview of the theoretical background for AC loss calculations in superconductor tapes with different geometrical shapes is also discussed. New models for the harmonic components of the fundamental frequency and the current dependent non-linear inductance are also derived. It is shown that the latter models can be used to estimate current distribution and the variation of flux penetration in superconducting tapes. Two separate experimental apparatus were designed and constructed for measurements on tapes and prototype cable systems. The observed losses in tapes are reasonably well described by models based on the Critical State Model (CSM). In contrast, the measured losses in the prototype cable are found to be a factor of approximately two higher the predicted values. Further investigations showed that this may be due to inhomogeneous contact resistance between individual tapes and the current joints and the variation in critical current density (Jc) distribution between tapes. The significance of current dependence of the loss component, inductive quadrature component, phase error in measurements and the definition of the critical current in the prototype cable are also discussed.
Looking Beyond the CEO: Executive Compensation at Banks

The literature on executive compensation at banks has proceeded largely under the assumption that a single elasticity can adequately describe the sensitivity of executive pay to firm performance, but theories of performance based pay and tournament pay suggest that this assumption may be incorrect. We test the single-elasticity assumption by comparing the components of compensation and the pay-performance relationship across banks with different characteristics and bank executives of different positions. We find that the structure of compensation varies significantly across firms, with firm size being an important explanatory firm characteristic. The structure of compensation also varies across executive positions, but only after controlling for differences across firms. These patterns translate into significant differences in pay-performance relationships across firms, with size being the distinguishing firm characteristic. Differences across executives are less robust. There is some evidence that CEO stature enhances pay-performance sensitivity at the largest banks in our sample, but the non-base pay components of CEO compensation are apparently less performance sensitive than their labels would suggest.
Toxicological and safety assessment of tartrazine as a synthetic food additive on health biomarkers: A review

Recently, progressive use of synthetic food additives increase the attention paid on their benefit and toxicity in food, especially for the young. One of these additives is artificial azo dyes tartrazine. This study aimed to provide an outline of the existing evidence on the beneficial and side effect of food additive with special reference to tartrazine on different organ health. The methods include updated search for the relevant databases. The studies included a description of the types of food additives and products containing tartrazine and focused on the effect of tartrazine on liver, kidney function, lipid proﬁle, oxidative stress biomarkers, nervous system, hyperactivity, behavior, cancer, reproductive and developmental toxicity and some bioelement levels of tartrazine. Several studies were identified and some investigated advantage and disadvantage of tartrazine. Summary of the study provides potentially harmful effects of tartrazine on liver, renal function, lipid profiles, behavior, carcinogenicity and forthcoming research recommendation are outlined. This review gives a broad evaluation of the safety and various toxicity effects of tartrazine. It can be concluded that there is a need for professional assistance for consumers regarding food safety issues. Cumulative indications have been increased, demonstrating the potential danger of tartrazine, and the possibility to avoid its consumption. Key word: Food additives, tartrazine, liver, kidney, oxidative stress, cancer.
A Conceptual Model for Electronic Document and Records Management System Adoption in Malaysian Public Sector

The government has spent a large amount of fortune in ascertaining that their information management practice meets the widely accepted standards of practice for enhancing the systematic, speedy, effective and efficient information service delivery. The rapid development of ICT has urged the public sector to shift their operations from manual to electronic system-based in handling the information-related works. Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) is one of the systems to be considered . However, the adoption rate of such a system is exceptionally below satisfaction due to users are not keen on using it. In this paper, the factors which influence the decision on whether EDRMS should be adopted or otherwise are identified. A qualitative study involving a critical review of the related literature in the area and interviews were employed. The interviews involve EDRMS experts from the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) and the National Archive of Malaysia (NAM) . There are 14 factors identified as impacting the decision to adopt EDRMS offered by the Technology Adoption Theories and the literature review. However, only ten factors were given the consideration upon being validated and ranked by the selected experts. A new conceptual model for EDRMS adoption in Malaysian public sector was then constructed as the ultimate outcome of the study.
The Effect of Adjuvants, Spray Volume and Nozzle Type on Azoxystrobin Efficacy Against Leptosphaeria Maculans and L. Biglobosa on Winter Oilseed Rape

In two vegetative seasons 2005-2006 azoxystrobin (Amistar 250 SC at the dose of 0.7 dm 3 /ha) was applied as a spraying treatment at the beginning of plant flowering against stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) in winter oilseed rape crops. The effect of the following spray application parameters: water volume (200 and 400 l/ha), adjuvant type (Break Thru S 240 - 0.1% and Atpolan 80 EC - 0.5%), and nozzle type (XR11002 - fine droplet size and DB11002 - coarse droplets at 0.4 MPa pressure) on the fungi- cide efficacy was studied. The results of presented studies indicated that azoxystrobin (Amistar 250 SC) caused a significant decrease of rape infection by stem canker. Addition of adjuvants did not significantly increase the fungicide effectiveness, and sometimes low- ered its action (especially after the application of Atpolan 80 EC). The applied spray volumes of water and nozzle type provided an effective protection of oilseed rape against stem canker, however, in some cases the results of field experiments were not significantly different. The best results of the disease casual agent (L. biglobosa) control, statistically proved were shown at the higher spray volume (400 l/ha), regardless of nozzle type (droplet size) and adjuvant application.
MORPHOLOGY OF THE RECENTLY RE-CLASSIFIED TASMAN MASKED BOOBY SULA DACTYLATRA TASMANI BREEDING ON THE KERMADEC ISLANDS

Once thought to be extinct, the Tasman Booby Sula tasmani has recently been re-classified as a subspecies of the Masked Booby S. dactylatra on the basis of genetic data. This re-classification raises the issue of whether this novel clade has a distinct morphology. Morphological differences in size, as well as coloration of integuments, bill and iris have been found in other subspecies of the Masked Booby but have not yet been reported for live Kermadec Islands breeding individuals. Museum specimens from this breeding location have been separated from other Pacific breeding subspecies by their longer wings. We sampled a total of 21 individuals from North Meyer Islet, Kermadec Group, New Zealand, and applied molecular sexing to obtain sex-specific morphometric measurements. We matched dimorphism in vocalization with genetic sexing results and photographic documentation of human-assessed bill, foot and eye coloration. While culmen measurements were consistent with reports from museum specimens, wing chords from living specimens of Tasman Masked Boobies were 3% and 4% larger in males and females, respectively. Females had larger culmens and wings than males, consistent with the low extent of sexual dimorphism reported from museum skins. Adult Tasman Masked Boobies had yellow to buff-yellow feet, while fledglings, as in most sulids, had grey to greyish-yellow feet. Our findings confirm the distinctively long wing and particular iris coloration previously reported for the taxon and provide the first description of integument coloration of live specimens. This study highlights the importance of including in situ assessment in taxon descriptions.
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK AFRICAN MOTHERS FOLLOWING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIGENISATION OF SOCIAL WORK

The article discusses the lived experiences of black African mothers following the birth of a child with Down syndrome and implications of this for the indigenisation of social work practice in South Africa. A retrospective qualitative study following a phenomenological design was undertaken. Findings indicated that giving birth to a child with Down syndrome evokes intense psychological and social reactions from the mother, family and community. The cultural norms and values of black African people, including principles of ubuntu and their belief in collectivism, provide important opportunities, support systems and resources that could be pooled for efficient and effective helping intervention.
Comparative Plant Growth and Development in two Cotton Rotations under Irrigated and Non‐Irrigated Conditions

Incorporating perennial grasses such as bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Fluegge) to diversify the conventional two-crop rotation of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) prevalent in the U.S. Southeast (SE) is advocated. However, little is reported on growth and development for cotton grown in rotation with perennial grasses. Our objectives were to compare plant characteristics including height, leaf area index (LAI), chlorophyll meter readings (chlorophyll index), N uptake, weed densities, and residual soil nutrients in a conventional rotation of peanut-cotton-cotton vs. a bahiagrass-bahiagrass-peanut-cotton rotation. Field studies were conducted in Quincy, FL from 2000 to 2006. Plant height, LAI and N, P, and K uptake were generally greater for cotton in the bahiagrass rotation compared to the conventional cotton/peanut rotation. Weed densities were reduced for cotton in the bahiagrass rotation. Residual nutrients at the end of the season including N, P, and K and soil organic matter (SOM) showed no differences between the rotations. In spite of the improvements in plant growth characteristics, rotating cotton with bahiagrass overall did not improve yield above the conventional rotation. Potential exists for greater cotton yield in the bahiagrass rotation once effective management practices have been identifi ed. Univ. of Florida, NFREC, 155 Research Rd., Quincy, FL 32351. Mention of a trademark, proprietary product, or vendor does not constitute a guarantee of warranty for the product, and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products or vendors that may be suitable.
Dynamics of the angular emission spectrum of large-area VCSELs

High power VCSELs can be realized by scaling up the active area of bottom-emitting devices. This results in a large Fresnel number of the laser cavity. The laser beam cannot be described with Gauss modes in a simple way anymore, but is best described in terms of tilted plane waves, called Fourier modes. The beam quality and mode spectra depending on the applied current and the temperature of the VCSEL are investigated. Two-dimensional measurements of the near and the far field are combined with power and spectral measurement to characterize the VCSEL. Polarization and Fourier filtering are used to examine the spatially-dependent emission in detail. A rich dynamic in the angular emission profile for large-area VCSELs is observed and can be explained by considering the residual reflections from the AR-coated substrate-air interface and thermal effects. The presented theoretical model simulates the dynamics of the angular emission. The calculated angular and spectral profiles match the experimental observations very well over the whole parameter range. The influence of the active area is studied for diameters of the oxide aperture from 20 up to 300 μm. For smaller diameters diffraction effects become more dominant, the Fresnel number is reduced and the emission spectrum gets closer to the Gauss mode description.
An Improved Actuated Signal Control of Intersection Based on VISVAP

Traffic congestion has become an inevitable problem in modern society, and the signal control of intersection plays an important role to ensure the effective operation of urban transport. The paper proposes an improved actuated signal control model to improve the running efficiency of intersection. In order to verify the effectiveness of the improved algorithm,the paper uses VISSIM to simulate the operating condition of different durations under timing control, actuated signal control and improved actuated signal control based on actual traffic flow, signal timing and other data of intersection. The simulation result shows that travel time and delay time are both reduced under the control of actuated signal in different time periods. And the improved actuated signal control is more effective than other signal controls.
What Kinds of Bank-Client Relationships Matter in Reducing Loan Defaults and Why?

The value of bank relationships is typically thought to arise from repeat lending. However, relationships can be of many kinds, e.g., they could be non-credit based marked by a simple savings or checking account. Further relationships can differ in intensity and depth. What kinds of relationship matters for default behavior? And why? These are important but underexplored questions. We address these questions using a unique, comprehensive dataset of over one million loans from almost 300 banks. We find that retail customers, who have a relationship with their savings bank prior to applying for a loan, default significantly less than customers without prior relationships. We find relationships matter in different forms (transaction accounts, savings accounts, prior loans), in scope (credit and debit cards, credit lines), and depth (relationship length, utilization of credit line, money invested in savings account). Even the simplest forms of relationships such as savings or checking accounts are economically meaningful in reducing defaults. We next assess the channels which lead to lower default rates by accessing detailed data on loan applications, approval and defaults, which allow us to control for endogeneity and selection concerns. Our results suggest that relationships are important in screening but also that relationship banks monitor differently, they react more quickly on signs of trouble reducing their credit limit which eventually leads to lower default rates. Further, we find effects beyond that derived from private information such as reduced consumers’ incentives to default. On the regulatory dimension the demise of many US banks during the Savings and Loans Crisis were attributed to interstate or in-state branching restrictions which resulted in loans being made where banks did not have prior relationships. Our results speak to regulators and loan-makers on the importance of allowing banks to form relationships in the markets in which they lend. Even a simple model where banks ask customers to open savings or checking accounts, observe them and then decide on whether to give loans helps reduce default rates. We thank the Deutscher Sparkassenund Giroverband (DSGV) for providing us with the data and Allen Berger, Christa Bouwman, Rebel Cole, Hans Degryse, Valeriya Dinger, Radhakrishnan Gopalan, Reint Gropp, David Musto, Lars Norden, Anthony Saunders, Martin Weber, Vijay Yeramilli, participants at the ASSA meetings, EFA Frankfurt meeting, the FDIC-JFSR Bank Research Conference, the FMA meeting, the CAREFIN Conference at Bocconi, the German Finance Association Meeting (DGF), and seminar participants at Drexel University, Duke University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, ESMT, Georgia Tech University, HEC Lausanne, Indian School of Business, University of Cologne, University of Mannheim, and University of Michigan for comments and suggestions. † Duke University and NBER. Email: mpuri@duke.edu. Tel: (919) 660-7657. ‡ ESMT European School of Management and Technology. Email: rocholl@esmt.org. Tel: +49 3
Vivianite from Paakkila, Tuusniemi, Finland

SIMONEN, AHTI, 1986: Vivianite from Paakkila, Tuusniemi, Finland. Bull. Geol. Soc. Finland 58, Part 1, 271—275. Mineralogy of vivianite from Paakkila is presented, including physical properties (a = 1.580, ß = 1.606, y = 1.636, 2Vy = 86° and Sp.gr. = 2.695) and chemical composition. The studied vivianite occurs as euhedral greenish blue crystals in a pyrrhotite-bearing vein and it is partly oxidized (28 % of the total iron) with Fe + 2 /Fe + 3 = 2.57. The chemical formula of studied vivianite is Fe22 Fe0t8 (P04)2 (OH)o g • 7.2 H 2 0 . Different types of vivianite occurrences in Finland are briefly discussed.
Fishery and biology of Plesionika quasigrandis Chace, 1985 off Sakthikulangara, south-west coast of India

The fishery and biology of Plesionika quasigrandis Chace, 1985 from Sakthikulangara Fishing Harbour was studied for the period 2006-2008. The average annual catch was 2400 t, forming 28% of the total deep sea shrimp landings at Sakthikulangara. August to November was the most productive period in terms of catch and catch rate. The growth parameters L ∞ and K y -1 for males and females were 124 mm, 0.7 and 130 mm, 0.8 respectively. The growth performance index (φ’) and t 0 were 4.032, -0.0036 and 4.131, -0.00275 for males and females, respectively with a longevity of 5 years. Recruitment pattern was bimodal with two peaks, one in March and the other in June. The relationship between total length (TL) and total weight (W) revealed an isometric growth in case of females and allometric growth in males. The length at recruitment (L r ) and length at 50% capture (L c50 ) was 73; 84.8 mm (males) and 78; 93.4 mm (females), respectively which corresponded to an age (t c ) of 1.6 years. The natural mortality, fishing mortality, total mortality, exploitation ratio, exploitation rate and E max were 0.81, 2.14, 2.95, 0.62, 0.72, 0.90 and 0.88, 2.97, 3.85, 0.71, 0.77, 0.93 for males and females, respectively. The rate of exploitation for P. quasigrandis was found to be lower than the E max which indicates sustainable utilisation of the resource.
SEPARATING THE RELEVANT FROM THE IRRELEVANT: THE SRI LEARNING MODEL

The present study shows an experimental application of the SRI model of studying in teaching. We are talking about separating the relevant from the irrelevant, i.e. the SRI model which was applied in a group rotation experiment. Namely, the first group, which included the second, the third and the fourth class, applied the mentioned model for twelve lessons, and three parallel classes represented group K, which applied traditional teaching models. After the twelve lessons the effects of the SRI model in group E and traditional teaching in group K were measured. Then, the students from group K applied the SRI model for twelve lessons, and group E applied traditional teaching models. Again, with the completion of both, measurements were conducted once again. The measurement included students’ motivation, the way they evaluated the material and how many important facts they memorized from the material. The results show that the application of the SRI model gives better effects when it comes to motivation, evaluation of the material and memorizing facts.