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ADBI Working Paper Series FACTORS AFFECTING INVESTORS’ INTENTION TO INVEST IN A PEER-TO-PEER LENDING PLATFORM IN MALAYSIA: AN EXTENDED TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL

There has been significant growth in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in recent years, given the advancement of information and online technologies. Because this type of platform is gaining in importance and popularity, it becomes necessary to examine the factors that influence the behavioral intention of investors to invest in a P2P lending platform. Based on an extended technology acceptance model and using a structured survey questionnaire, this study examines the factors that influence retail investors to invest in a P2P lending platform in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The results show that intention to invest is mainly influenced or driven by trust. Other variables, namely perceived risk, perceived ease of use, and security, are found to have no impact on investors’ decisions. The study findings provide managerial implications and theoretical contributions.
Study on Coffee Marketing and Farmer Organization in Pasuruan District

Complexity of coffee supply chain system encourages business actors to optimize supply chain management as an effort to increase market transparencyamong them. Consolidating in farmer organization was required to strengthen bargaining position of farmer for facing the complexity of supply chain system.The aim of this research was to analyze supply chain and marketing margin on coffee marketing; and to analyze the characteristics of coffee farmer organization.This research was conducted in Pasuruan district as one of coffee producing area in East Java. Number of respondents were 18 that consisted of 16 farmersand 2 extension officers. The respondent was determined by snowball sampling method. The data was considered a primary data and secondary data was usedas supporting data. Data were analyzed by using descriptive method and marketing margin analysis. The result showed that coffee marketing chain in Pasuruan district would lead to a relatively long and complex which was dominated by collectors. The highest profit of Arabica coffee marketing received by collectors was gained by selling green beans. On the Robusta coffee marketing, the highest profit was derived by selling fresh cherries. Farmer organizations could not be able to improve their bargaining position and market access as a result of weakness on the role and function of them.
Phase Spaces for Involutive Nonassociative Lambek Calculus

Involutive Nonassociative Lambek Calculus is a nonassociative version of Noncommutative MLL [1], but the multiplicative constants are not admitted. It extends Nonassociative Lambek Calculus (NL) by two linear negations. InNL is a strongly conservative extension of NL. We define and study phase spaces for InNL. Using them, we prove the cutelimination theorem for a one-sided sequent system for InNL; in fact, we prove the completeness theorem for a cut-free system. In a similar way, we prove completeness and cut elimination for an auxiliary system InNL(k), where k ≥ 2 is even, an analogue of CNL from [22, 12]; CNL amounts to InNL(2). These proofs also work for richer systems with additives. Using InNL(k), we show that InNL is P-TIME (another proof was given in [13]) and the type grammars based on InNL generate the ( −free) context-free languages. These results remain true for the version of InNL with multiplicative constants.
Is the Relationship of Proactive Personalities to Creativity Mediated by Voice Behavior in Indonesian Marketing Employees?

Previous studies have found little indication of what moderates the magnitude of the relationship between proactive personality and employee creativity. This study investigates the mediating role of voice behavior in the relationship between proactive personality and employee creativity, using a theoretical approach to trait activation. A survey was conducted with 289 employees and 24 supervisors working in the marketing division of seven organizations (in manufacturing, banking, facilities services, and retail) in Indonesia. The results of the statistical analysis showed that the main effects of proactive personality on creativity were nonsignificant. Furthermore, voice behavior mediated the relationship between proactive personality and employee creativity; that is, the indirect effect of proactive personality on creativity through voice behavior was significant. The implications of the study are discussed.
A New Approach to Operations on Neutrosophic Soft Sets and to Neutrosophic Soft Topological Spaces

In this study, we re-define some operations on neutrosophic soft sets differently from the studies [3, 9]. On this operations are given interesting examples and them basic properties. In the direction of these newly defined operations, we construct the neutrosophic soft topological spaces differently from the study [3]. Finally, we introduce basic definitions and theorems on neutrosophic soft topological spaces.
Utilization and User Satisfaction of Public Library Services in South-West, Nigeria in the 21st Century: A Survey

User satisfaction of public library services has become an imperative concern in recent times. There is no doubt that satisfaction of library services influences the degree in which the services are used and it has been found to be an important factor that affects the use or non use of library services. This study investigated the utilization and user satisfaction of public library services in south west Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed for this research and a total of 400 (four hundred) library users chosen across four states in South-West, Nigeria were used for the study. Questionnaire was the major instrument used for data collection. Frequency counts and simple percentages were used to analyze the obtained data. The results showed that there is an improvement in the use of these libraries. Also, lack of adequate facilities, inadequate/outdated information resources, internet /ICT services in Nigeria public libraries were revealed by the users as major factors affecting user satisfaction of public library services in this 21 century of information and communication technology. Based on the findings, it was recommended that funding should be increased by the government so that adequate information resources and ICT facilities can be acquired in public libraries. And this will also boost the utilization of public libraries among the Nigerian population who desperately need a place where their information needs would be met.
A Grounded Theory for ICT-Mediated Tacit Knowledge Transferability in MNCs

Aim/Purpose A vital business activity within organizations is tacit knowledge (TK) transfer. This work aims to propose a novel framework for TK transferability in multinational corporations (MNCs) from the information and communication technology (ICT) perspective. Background In the past two decades, researchers have developed several frameworks for TK transfer based on humanistic, business, and educational perspectives. However, a review of the existing work revealed that TK transfer has seldom been examined from an ICT perspective. Methodology A qualitative method was adopted because it was considered the most appropriate for the research requirements. A grounded theory approach was employed to generate the items that potentially affect the transferability of TK. Face-toface semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, along with observations when possible. The study sample consisted of 20 expert interviewees in Malaysia. An inductive ongoing data analysis process based on grounded theory via open, axial, and selective coding was used as the primary analysis method. In addition, comparative and frequency count analyses were used to examine the collected data. ICT Mediated TK Transferability in MNCs 312 Contribution The main contribution of this study is its use of the grounded theory approach, which resulted in the generation of items that affect the transferability of TK, not all of which had been identified by previous researchers. This paper reports one of the few inductive studies conducted on TK transferability among MNCs and, therefore, makes distinct contributions to the literature on TK management, specifically bringing to the fore the intricacies involved in TK transferability. Findings Information and communication technology plays a crucial role in and has a positive impact on TK transfer in MNCs. This study evaluated the potential of various ICT channels to facilitate TK transfer. The findings show that ICT tools cannot completely substitute for face-to-face contact. Tacit knowledge that has a high degree of complexity requires sophisticated channel features for its transfer. From this standpoint, virtual face-to-face communication is the richest communication medium in the ICT hierarchy. On the other hand, email and voicemail are less effective channels for TK transfer, while synchronous groupware is an intermediate communication medium. The findings highlight the importance of utilizing an appropriate mix of channels to improve TK transferability. Recommendations for Practitioners It is recommended that practitioners consider the diverse aspects of TK and the potential of a range of ICT channels for the TK transfer process in order to increase the efficiency of TK transfer. The analytic categories developed in this study may give managers new insights into and a better understanding of how TK can be supported in a modern organization and how to overcome the barriers to TK transfer.
In silico mutagenesis and docking studies of an influenza hemagglutinin / receptor complex ”

Hemagglutinin is the protein found on the surface of Influenza virus and is responsible, among others, for its attachment to the host cells' sialic acids, the first step of the virus' entrance to the host cell. Many antibodies target the head of the hemagglutinin trimer, where the Receptor Binding Site is located and substitutions that occur near it, rendering the virus capable of escaping immunity, may also affect the binding efficiency. The goal of this project was to test whether a system employing docking tools can be built in order to test the effect of single substitutions, known to allow the virus to escape antibodies(26), on the binding efficiency of hemagglutinin to the sialic acid receptors as well as the orientation that the ligand adopts inside the binding pocket of
Information Revelation and Random Entry in Sequential Ascending Auctions

We examine a model in which multiple buyers with single-unit demand are faced with an infinite sequence of auctions. New buyers arrive on the market probabilistically, and are each endowed with a constant private value. Moreover, objects also arrive on the market at random times, so the number of competitors and the degree of informational asymmetry among them may vary across from one auction to the next. We demonstrate by way of a simple example the inefficiency of the second-price sealed-bid auction in this setting, and therefore assume that each object is sold via ascending auction. We then characterize an efficient and fully revealing periodic ex post incentive compatible equilibrium for the game in which the objects are sold via ascending auctions. We show that each buyer’s bids and payoffs depend only upon their rank amongst their competitors and the (revealed) values of those with lower values. Furthermore, strategies are memoryless—bids depend only upon the information revealed in the current auction, and not on any information that may have been revealed in earlier periods. We then demonstrate that the sequential ascending auction serves as an indirect mechanism that is equivalent—in our setting—to the dynamic marginal contribution mechanism introduced by Bergemann and Välimäki (2007) and generalized in Cavallo, Parkes, and Singh (2007).
Patriarchal family relationship under threat during forced migration. The case of Burundians in Mahama refugee camp, Rwanda

background Patriarchal structure puts men in a position to rule, control, decide, and provide for the family and the household. However, during forced migration, men’s resources and survival capacity are reduced and are dependent on humanitarian donors’ decisions. While the literature focuses on migrant men’s struggle to cope with life, little is known about how forced migration affects the existing relationships of couples from a patriarchal background. This paper sheds light on this matter using the case of Burundian refugees received in Mahama Camp, Rwanda, since April 2015.
Retrospective analysis of sports injuries among Slovenian badminton players.

Namen raziskave je bil izpostaviti športne poškodbe pri slovenskih igralcih badmintona, njihovo pogostost ter možne dejavnike tveganja, kot so predhodna poškodba, leta treniranja, ure treninga in spol. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 26 slovenskih vrhunskih igralcev badmintona. S pomočjo vprašalnika so navedli svoje poškodbe v obdobju enega leta. Glavne ugotovitve študije kažejo, da so pri slovenskih vrhunskih igralcih badmintona najpogostejše akutne poškodbe ramenskega sklepa in gležnja. Spol naj ne bi vplival na tveganje za poškodbo, predhodna poškodba pa je bila povezana z nekoliko povečanim tveganjem za poškodbo ramenskega sklepa. Najpomembnejša razlika med igralci s poškodbo ramenskega sklepa in brez nje je bilo število ur treninga, ki je bilo v poškodovani skupini 1.37-krat nižje. Ključne besede: športne poškodbe, badminton, spol, igre z loparji ABSTRACT
Analyzing the Intention of Consumer Purchasing Behaviors in Relation to Internet Memes Using VAB Model

The proliferation of Internet has accelerated the dissemination of information, which has given birth to the term “Internet meme”. Social network is one of the pivotal media in spreading an Internet meme. Marketers utilize Internet memes to carry out marketing activities to significantly improve their Internet exposure. We thus verify whether consumers generate purchase intention after being attracted to an Internet meme, as no such research prevails. We employ the value–attitude–behavior model as its theoretical core and discuss how the values formed by consumers under the impact of an Internet meme influence their purchasing behaviors through their attitudes. The participants of the study are Internet users who are habitual to checking Facebook. We adopted convenience sampling and developed 380 valid questionnaires. Structural equation modeling is applied to verify the study’s hypotheses. The research results reveal that utilitarian and hedonic values influence the Purchase Intention through utilitarian and hedonic attitudes. In light of the aforementioned findings, it is suggested that marketers and relevant participants focus on the hedonic value brought by an Internet meme and design fun and witty Internet memes to attract consumers.
Safety and Efficacy of the VariLift-C® Cervical Standalone Interbody Fusion Device with Emphasis on Multiple-level and Prior Fusion Cases

Introduction The VariLift-C® is a stand-alone, expandable, cervical interbody fusion device, not requiring the addition of anterior plating. Because of the access and placement technique, as well as not needing a plate, the device could potentially be used preferentially for patients with prior anterior fusions or for multiple, non-contiguous vertebral segments. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted and all cases of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using VariLift-C® implants by a single surgeon were included. Patient baseline and operative characteristics were collected, and their follow-up notes were searched for outcomes. Descriptive statistics are provided. Results Seventy-one patients were included in this study, 14 of which had had a prior fusion, and 32 underwent a multilevel ACDF. A total of 108 cervical levels were fused. Mean age (± SD) at surgery was 50.3 ± 11.4 years and mean (± SD) follow-up was 6.5 ± 10.7 months. There were 39 single-level, 27 two-level and five three-level fusions. Four cases (5.6%) underwent multilevel re-operations. Thirty-three patients (80.3%) reported substantial improvement in their symptoms on follow-up, 19 of whom (26.8%) had no residual symptoms. Only two patients (2.8%) reported a worsened condition after surgery. There were 10 cases (12.8%) of postoperative neurologic deficit, one case of dysphagia and three cases of vocal cord paresis. Conclusions These results display the use of VariLift-C® for symptomatic cervical degenerative disorders, with a focus on fusion extension or multiple-segment ACDF procedures. Our experience with favorable self-reported outcomes and low complication rates showcases the safety and efficacy of the VariLift-C® device for ACDF.
Cardioprotective effect of pulicaria wightania against isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in experimental rats

The current study was carried out to evaluate the cardio protective activity of Pulicaria Wightiana against Isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction (MI). Pretreatment to the different groups were given for 30 days and ISO was administered at last two days with an interval of 24 hrs. Due to chronic ionotropy ISO induces MI. Blood was collected at the last day of experimental period and biomarkers were observed. The results indicate that the extract exhibited significant cardioprotective activity.
DETERMINANTS OF SYSTEMATIC RISK

The objective of this study is to explore the relationship among financial variables and systematic risk. Eight financial variables are explored as determinants of systematic risk. Results of 93 non-financial firms listed in Karachi Stock Exchange from 2005-2009 show that liquidity, leverage, operating efficiency, dividend payout and market value of equity are inversely associated while profitability, firm size and growth are positively related with systematic risk (beta). The significant association of liquidity, operating efficiency, profitability, firm size, dividend payment and market value of equity are similar with earlier studies. Findings are fruitful for investors and financial policy makers to maximize the returns.
Protection of BALB/c mice against pathogenic Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis by vaccination with recombinant Omp16

Objective(s): Prevention of the globally spread zoonotic infection, brucellosis which affects an extensive range of hosts is still challenging researchers. There are no approved vaccines for the prevention of human disease and those used for animal brucellosis have adverse properties, which limit their application. We investigated the immunological and protective effects of recombinant 16 kDa outer membrane protein of Brucella abortus (Omp16) which introduced a new candidate for brucellosis subunit vaccine. Materials and Methods: Brucella Omp16 gene was cloned in pET-23a and expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Recombinant Omp16 (rOmp16) was purified using nickel resin and confirmed by Western blot analysis. BALB/c mice were immunized with rOmp16, afterward, specific serum antibodies and cytokine responses were evaluated. Protection of immunized mice against pathogenic B. abortus 544 and B. melitensis 16M was evaluated by the intraperitoneal bacterial challenge. Results: Sequencing results of the recombinant plasmid vector along with Western blotting confirmed the cloning procedure. Recognition of rOmp16 by specific IgG from serum samples of infected cases suggests the stimulation of immune response to this protein. Significant total serum IgG along with remarkable IgG1 and IgG2a response to the protein was recorded. A significant increase in IFN-γ, and IL-4 levels were observed from splenocyte cultures of immunized mice which were stimulated with rOmp16 suggesting the development of T-lymphocyte mediated immunity against the recombinant antigen. Conclusion: The intraperitoneal challenge with B. abortus 544 and B. melitensis 16M confirmed that rOmp16 is able to elicit efficient protective immune responses in the animal host.
Change of beam distribution due to decoherence in the presence of transverse feedback

The effect of Landau damping is often calculated based on a Gaussian beam distribution in all degrees of freedom. The stability of the beam is however strongly dependent on the details of the distribution. The present study focuses on the change of bunch distributions caused by the decoherence of the excitation driven by an external source of noise, in the presence of both amplitude detuning and a transverse feedback. Both multiparticle tracking simulations and theoretical models show a similar change of the distribution. The possible loss of Landau damping driven by this change is discussed.
Effect of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to the Human Occupation Health and Performance in Buildings

This paper focuses on the importance and occupant satisfaction with IEQ in building as well as the effect of IEQ towards occupants’ satisfaction. IEQ is an important quality aspect of buildings as it affects the health of the occupants. The building’s occupants are the most reliable source of information as regards their needs and comfort requirements for IEQ. This research applied Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) as a method to indicate the needs of the building’s occupants, their satisfaction and comfort level. The research is based on a case studies approach whereby a questionnaire survey was conducted among twenty five (25) organizations involved in managing office buildings with 115 questionnaires returned to examine overall occupant satisfaction from aspects of IEQ in buildings and to determine the occupants’ satisfaction level with the building. The analysis is based on survey responses collected from the occupants of the buildings. The findings revealed that indoor environment consists of lighting, air quality and aesthetic environment. These classifications were made based on the factor analysis done with 22 attributes of the indoor environment. Majority of the occupants are satisfied with their health conditions and do not face any serious health problem. However, the occupants highlighted that the environment condition, health conditions, air movement, ventilation and freshness are important criteria to ensure their satisfaction and comfort. This study provides insights into how occupants perceive the indoor environment, comfort and occupant satisfaction and the set of problems appearing in the buildings.