Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MONETARY POLICY TRANSMISSION MECHANISM UNDER DUAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM IN INDONESIA: INTEREST-PROFIT CHANNEL

This study aims to identify and determine conventional and Islamic monetary policies transmission mechanisms through interest or profit channel, in transmitting the monetary policy into real economy and prices, using Error Correction Model (ECM), Auto Regressive Distributive Lag (ARDL), and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Impulse Response Function (IRF) and Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (FEVD) results suggest that conventional interest based financial system tends to increase inflation and decrease economic growth, while Islamic interest-free financial system tends not to induce inflation and not to hinder economic growth. Estimation results of ECM, ARDL and VECM show that under dual financial system, the increase of SBI tends to increase inflation and tends to decrease economic growth, while the increase of SBIS gives insignificant impact to inflation and economic growth. SBIS mostly still gives unsatisfactorily results since it is based on juNElah and benchmarked to SBI. So that SBIS should be improved using PLS mode of finance. Moreover, the adoption of ITF since July 2005 has consistently increased inflation, so that it needs to be reconsidered. In addition, low and stable inflation and accelerated economic growth under dual financial system could be achieved by increasing the share of Islamic finance, especially Islamic banking in Indonesian dual financial system. The study of monetary policy transmission mechanism under dual financial system is very scarce, so that this study will provide valuable information to monetary authority which implements dual financial system, such as Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia and most other OIC countries.
To study the effect of corporate governance on audit profession (case study: Tehran Stock Exchange - automotive industries)

Article history: Received 23 November 2013 Received in revised form 23 Background and Objective: The aim of the present research is to study the effect of corporate governance on audit profession in Tehran Stock Exchange - automotive industries and for this purpose 266 individuals from official accountants working in auditing organizations and institutes have been selected with the use of simple random sampling method and have responded to the author-made research questionnaire. Finally, the obtained data from the questionnaires have been analyzed with the use of single-sample t-test. Results: the results indicate that auditing the management structure of the auditing company, existence of the audit committee of the auditing company, existence of non-auditing services in the auditing company, existence of individuals impacts with auditing company, corporate governance rules and regulations regarding independent audit operation in Tehran Stock Exchange - automotive industries have a significant (p<0.05) effect.
Building Customers' Re-Patronage Intention through Service Quality of Community Mall in Bangkok

Objective : The main goal of the article is to propose a new framework exhibiting relationship between tangible dimension and all other intangible dimensions of SERVQUAL used to analyse the relation to re-patronage intention. Research Design & Methods : Hypothesised relationships were tested on data which was collected in Bangkok area using a survey questionnaire. Final sample consisted of 225 respondents, frequent visitors of community malls. The data was analysed using exploratory factor analysis as well as simple and multiple regression analysis. The six constructs, studied in this paper, were examined for differences in means across all demographic variables by employing analysis of variance or ANOVA. Findings: The results exposed that tangible dimension had significant correlation to reliability, empathy, responsiveness and assurance dimensions consecutively. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that re-patronage intention was explained by empathy, responsiveness and assurance dimensions, not reliability dimension. The ANOVA tests showed no significant differences in means of general data and all other constructs. Implications & Recommendations: To make shoppers to come back to the malls, managers should recognize the important role of tangible items as an antecedent to intangible items. Retail developers could devote more efforts to maximize the attractiveness of tangible elements and identify the weak areas of service quality by examining the multi-item constructs used to measure service quality. Contribution & Value Added: This study proposed and tested a modified conceptual model adapted from that proposed by Reimer and Kuehn (2005).
Inertial-range transfer in two- and three-dimensional turbulence

A simple dynamical argument suggests that the k−3 enstrophy-transfer range in two-dimensional turbulence should be corrected to the form \[ E(k) = C^{\prime} \beta^{\frac{21}{3}}k^{-3}[\ln (k/k_1)]^{-\frac{1}{3}}\quad (k \gg k_1), \] where E(k) is the usual energy-spectrum function, β is the rate of enstrophy transfer per unit mass, C′ is a dimensionless constant, and k1 marks the bottom of the range, where enstrophy is pumped in. Transfer in the energy and enstrophy inertial ranges is computed according to an almost-Markovian Galilean-in variant turbulence model. Transfer in the two-dimensional energy inertial range, \[ E(k) = C\epsilon^{\frac{2}{3}}k^{-\frac{5}{3}}, \] is found to be much less local than in three dimensions, with 60 % of the transfer coming from wave-number triads where the smallest wave-number is less than one-fifth the middle wave-number. The turbulence model yields the estimates C′ = 2·626, C = 6·69 (two dimensions), C = 1·40 (three dimensions).
Design and Biomechanical Verification of Additive Manufactured Composite Spinal Cage Composed of Porous Titanium Cover and PEEK Body

Incidents of lumbar degenerative diseases, such as spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis, are increasing due to the aging population, and as a result, posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is widely used. However, the interbody fusion cage used in the fusion surgery has been reported to cause subsidence in the fusion cage of the titanium material and bone nonunion in the case of the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material cage. Therefore, we aim to reduce the possibility of subsidence of the spinal fusion cage through its elastic modulus difference with the cortical bone of the vertebral body. For the vertebral end plate, which is related to the fusion rate, we also aim to design a new composite vertebral cage, which integrates a cover of porous structure using the additive manufacturing method of titanium alloy to fabricate a prototype, and to biomechanically verify the prototype. The method was as follows. In order to find a similar pore size of human cancellous bone, the pore size was adjusted and the results were measured with SEM. The pore size of each surface was measured individually and the mean value was calculated. Next, an animal experiment was conducted to confirm the degree of fusion of each structural type, and prototypes of various structures were fabricated. The degree of fusion was confirmed by a push down test. A prototype of the fusion cage composed of titanium and PEEK material was fabricated, and the possibility of subsidence by existence of porous structure was confirmed by using the lumbar spine finite element model. Then, the prototype was compared with the composite fusion cage developed by ASTM F2077 and ASTM F2267 methods, and with the commercial PEEK and titanium cages. As a result, the correlation between bone fusion and the porous structure, as well as size of the spine fusion cage composing the composite for porous structure and elasticity, was confirmed. Type 3 structures showed the best performance in bone fusion and the pore size of 1.2 mm was most suitable. In addition, the likelihood of subsidence of a cage with a porous structure was considered to be lower than that of a cage with a solid structure. When the new composite cage combined with two composites was compared with commercial products to verify, the performance was better than that of the existing PEEK material. The subsidence result was superior to the titanium product and showed similar results to PEEK products. In conclusion, the performance value was superior to the existing PEEK material, and the subsidence result was superior to the titanium product and was similar to the PEEK product, and thus, performance-wise, it is concluded that the PEEK product can be completely replaced with the new product.
The Impact of Knowledge and Attitudes on Self-management of People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Background: The prevalence of diabetes has been widely studied and knowledge, attitudes, and self-management have been shown to relate to each other in particular to the diabetic populations. However, little research has demonstrated the network of associations between knowledge, attitudes, and self-management in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the links between knowledge and attitudes, and its impact on self-management in people with T2DM. Methods: Fifty-five adults of both genders with T2DM, aged 30-70, from the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne completed the Diabetes Knowledge Scales (DKN), to assess knowledge about diabetes; the Diabetes Integration Scale-39 (ATT39), to assess attitudes toward having diabetes; and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), to evaluate self-management of diabetes of people with T2DM. This study reports on path model by using AMOS 17.0. We determine the path diagrams based on empirical findings to provide a visual portrayal of relations that are assumed to hold among the variables (i.e., knowledge, attitude, and self-management) under study. Results: The results of this study revealed that attitude was associated with diabetes knowledge (p<.05) and diabetes knowledge was associated with self-management (p<.05). Conclusion: We should continue to improve the attitudes of people with T2DM toward their illness. Higher level of attitudes could encourage an individual to seek more knowledge about diabetes and thus increase their knowledge in diabetes. Greater understanding of these relationships is important for developing appropriate strategies for care that can be tested through future intervention research.
What Determines European Real Exchange Rates?

We study a newly constructed panel data set of relative prices of a large number of consumer goods among 31 European countries. We find that there is a substantial and non-diminishing deviation from PPP at all levels of aggregation, even among eurozone members. However, real exchange rates are very closely tied to relative GDP per capita within Europe, both across countries and over time. This relationship is highly robust at all levels of aggregation. We construct a simple two-sector endowment economy model of real exchange rate determination. Simulating the model using the historical relative GDP per capita for each country, we find that for most (but not all) countries there is a very close fit between the actual and simulated real exchange rate.
Overcoming barriers to the use of metformin: patient and provider perspectives

Background: Metformin is the ﬁ rst-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Observational studies show lower rates of use than would be expected from clinical guidelines. Objective: We undertook a qualitative study of barriers to metformin use from the patient and provider perspective. Design: Patient focus group, patient individual interviews, provider interviews, and chart review. Purposive sampling of patients and providers in New York State. Participants: Seven one-on-one patient interviews, one focus group with 13 patients, 10 provider interviews, and manual review of 1259 charts. Approach: Grounded theory. Results: Both providers and patients cited potential health bene ﬁ ts as strong reasons to take metformin and describe it as the ﬁ rst-line drug for diabetes. Patients and providers both cited gastrointestinal side effects as the primary barrier to metformin use. Patients described adapt-ing to these side effects and taking metformin at a time that minimizes them. In contrast, providers emphasized dose titration and the use of extended-release formulation as tools for minimizing side effects but were uncertain about the effectiveness of these strategies. Conclusion: Metformin is positively viewed by patients and providers, but gastrointestinal side effects are a barrier to its use. There is some consensus on basic measures to improve its tolerability, but these measures are not consistently applied and lack evidence establishing their effectiveness. Pragmatic clinical trial research on optimal dose, formulation, and counseling for new metformin users should be considered.
Mar 28, 2022 Distributions and seasonal abundances of krill eggs and larvae in the sub-Arctic Distributions and seasonal abundances of krill eggs and larvae in the sub-Arctic Godthåbsfjord, SW Greenland

: The larval krill community (Thysanoessa spp.) was investigated along the sub-Arctic Godthåbsfjord, SW Greenland, in June 2010. In addition, the progress of krill development from egg to furcilia was studied from March to August 2010 in a fjord branching off the Godthåbsfjord. Krill spawned from late April until early May, with a second spawning event in early July. Spawning took place in the warmer, innermost part of the fjord, correlated with phytoplankton blooms. Naupliar abundance peaked immediately after spawning, and naupliar stage duration was 3 d. Sequences of the calyptopis and furcilia stages lasted 22 and 63 d, respectively. The growth rate from metanauplius to calyptopis was 0.12 d −1 , while the growth rate across all developmental stages was 0.05 d −1 . Mortality rates were calculated as 25% from eggs to nauplii, 48% from eggs to calyptopes and 83% from eggs to furcilia. During development, the larvae were dispersed from the shallow, warmer hatching area in the inner part of the fjord to the main fjord by tidal currents and runoff from land. The study showed that developmental stages of krill are a key group in Greenland coastal waters, one which should be considered in future studies of the pelagic food web.
A Channel Model for Three-node Two-way Relay-aided PLC Systems

A point-to-point (P2P) indoor power line communications (PLC) channel has similar broadcasting nature as the wireless propagation channel because of its tree-like topology. However, once a relay node is introduced into the PLC system, it shows some notable differences between the relay-aided (RA) PLC channels and the wireless channels. In the literature, a channel model for three-node one-way RA PLC system has been discussed. However, three-node two-way PLC system is needed in several applications such as smart grids. Therefore, in this paper, we aim to model the RA PLC system with forward and reverse channels. We use the ABCD method to derive the channel transfer function (CTF) expressions. The CTFs of an RA PLC channel cannot be simply stimulated by cascading two independent P2P channels which can be proved by the simulation results.
Deep tunnel sewerage system phase 2 – hydraulics

The Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) is aimed at providing a robust and efficient means of catering to Singapore’s used-water needs. DTSS2 is the second phase of this project, comprising an approximately 30-km long South Tunnel, a 10-km long Industrial Tunnel, 60-km of Link Sewers and a new Water Reclamation Plant integrated with a NEWater facility. In contrast with tunnels designed to store overflows in combined sewer systems, the DTSS tunnels convey used-water all the time from Singapore’s separated system. This paper describes hydraulic analyses that were conducted during the feasibility study and preliminary design. The topics covered include hydraulic modelling of the entire system with the main goal of ensuring system resilience, air management to avoid odours at ground level, and isolation of tunnel section using gates for potential maintenance or repair. The resilience analyses concentrated on the system functionality in case of a failure, to ensure that used-water can be safely conveyed to a treatment plant. The air management system included several odour control facilities and air jumpers to avoid escape of odorous air from the system and the isolation gates requires detailed hydraulic analyses to cater to the high heads involved.
Measurement-Based Propagation Characteristics at 28 GHz and 39 GHz in Suburban Environment

Millimeter-Wave (mmWave) communication is considered as a key enabling technology for 5G mobile systems. This paper presents a measurement-based analysis of large-scale propagation characteristics in suburban environment at 28 GHz and 39 GHz. Thanks to the utilization of custom-designed channel sounder, directional power delay profiles can be extracted for modeling directional and omnidirectional channels. The comparisons of the path loss in line-of-sight (LoS) and non-LoS (NLoS) scenarios reveals that the penetration loss through dense foliage is close to 20 dB. Combining with the analysis of composite root-mean-square angular spread, the impact of foliage blockage on the mmWave propagation in suburban environments is given, showing that shorter wavelength probably causes richer foliage scattering, corresponding to larger angular spread.
Phase Analysis of the Cellulose Triacetate-Nitromethane System

A comprehensive study was made on the cellulose triacetate-nitromethane system to explore its phase separation within ranges 2–25 wt. % and by means of polarization light and electron microscopy, the turbidity spectrum method, differential thermal and X-ray analyses, and rheological techniques. The physical state of the polymer was identified within the phase coexistence boundaries on the phase diagram which included three types of phase separation (amorphous (with a UCST at and wt.%), crystal, and liquid crystal). The boundaries of the regions determining the coexistence of the liquid crystal (LC) and the partly crystal phase were found to be inside the region of amorphous liquid-liquid phase separation. For cellulose ester-solvent systems, this state diagram is the first experimental evidence for the possibility of coexistence of several phases with amorphous, LC, and crystal polymer ordering.
Prototyping for public health in a local context: a streamlined evaluation of a community-based weight management programme (Momenta), Northumberland, UK

Objectives Stakeholder co-production in design of public health programmes may reduce the ‘implementation gap’ but can be time-consuming and costly. Prototyping, iterative refining relevant to delivery context, offers a potential solution. This evaluation explored implementation and lessons learnt for a 12-week referral-based weight-management programme, ‘Momenta’, along with feasibility of an iterative prototyping evaluation framework. Design Mixed methods evaluation: Qualitative implementation exploration with referrers and service users; preliminary analysis of anonymised quantitative service data (12 and 52 weeks). Setting Two leisure centres in Northumberland, North East England. Participants Individual interviews with referring professionals (n=5) and focus groups with service users (n=13). Individuals (n=182) referred by healthcare professionals (quantitative data). Interventions Three 12-week programme iterations: Momenta (n=59), Momenta-Fitness membership (n=58) and Fitness membership only (n=65). Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome: Qualitative themes developed through stakeholder-engagement. Secondary outcomes included preliminary exploration of recruitment, uptake, retention, and changes in weight, body mass index, waist circumference and psychological well-being. Results Service users reported positive experiences of Momenta. Implementation gaps were revealed around the referral process and practitioner knowledge. Prototyping enabled iterative refinements such as broadening inclusion criteria. Uptake and 12-week retention were higher for Momenta (84.7%, 45.8%) and Momenta-Fitness (93.1%, 60.3%) versus Fitness only (75.4%, 24.6%). Exploration of other preliminary outcomes (completers only) suggested potential for within-group weight loss and increased psychological well-being for Momenta and Momenta-Fitness at 12 weeks. 52 week follow-up data were limited (32%, 33% and 6% retention for those who started Momenta, Momenta-Fitness and Fitness, respectively) but suggested potential weight loss maintenance for Momenta-Fitness. Conclusions Identification of issues within the referral process enabled real-time iterative refinement, while lessons learnt may be of value for local implementation of ‘off-the-shelf’ weight management packages more generally. Our preliminary data for completers suggest Momenta may have potential for weight loss, particularly when offered with a fitness membership.
Building Student Engagement: Integrating the Discussion Forum

Engage students; integrate technology; these are the 21 st century imperatives. Preparing students today is markedly different than that of past decades. The world of work is changing; as a result, the skills of those who wish to succeed in it must change to meet the needs. To provide differentiated instruction, to build technology in the contemporary classroom, is more challenging than ever before, given the rapidly increasing rate of technological improvement. Educators are linking knowledge, skills, and technology in the developed world. The net results have proved to be positive. What about technology integration in the classrooms in Lebanon? Indeed, what is the educator integrating at the MBA level? How much knowledge, skills, and technology? Collaboration can provide a seamless support system as can student-faculty involvement. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of innovatively integrating the discussion forum on student engagement at the graduate level. Case assessment was conducted. Implications and recommendations were made.
On Applicability of the Integral Equation Formulation of the Measured Equation of Invariance to 2D Scattering Objects

SUMMARY This paper shows the applicability of the integral equation formulation of the measured equation of invariance (IE-MEI)to two-dimensional dielectric scatterers. That is, a relationship between the scattered electric and magnetic fields, which is derived from the new formulation of the IE-MEI, is applicable to lossless dielectric materials as well as perfect electric conductors (PEC). In addition, we show that the IE-MEI does not suffer from internal resonance problems. These two facts are validated by numerical examples for a circular cylinder and a square cylinder illuminated by Transverse Magnetic (TM)plane wave or a TM line source very close to the scatterers. The numerical results calculated by the IE-MEI agree well with the ones by moment methods that employ combined field formulations with exact boundary conditions.
Effects of breastfeeding on quality of life and the development of atopic dermatitis

Introducción: la dermatitis atópica (DA) es una patología de prevalencia creciente y de gran repercusión social. Siendo su etiología de origen multifactorial, analizamos si factores ambientales, especialmente la lactancia materna (LM), intervienen en su desarrollo y evolución. Los objetivos son evaluar la gravedad clínica y la calidad de vida de los niños con DA, detectar diferencias en la edad de diagnóstico según el tipo de lactancia recibida y estimar la asociación de padecer DA según las variables de interés analizadas.
SAR remote sensing image analysis with max-tree representation for ship monitoring

Este proyecto es un trabajo de investigacion exploratorio sobre el uso de representacion max-tree para imagenes radar (SAR). El potencial de este enfoque se va a estudiar en el contexto de la deteccion y el seguimiento de barcos con imagenes adquiridas desde satelites SAR.