Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Stock Market and Economic Activity in Malaysia

This study examines the stock market as a predictor of the economic activity in Malaysia and its sensitivity to different stock market conditions. In doing so, we employ the Johansen cointegration, variance decomposition and the Autoregressive Distributed Lags bound test. For the whole period under study, the Johansen cointegration and the VDC show that the Malaysian stock market lead changes in economic activity. However, the results from the ARDL show no relation between the two variables. Different findings are found for different sub-periods. All the three tests suggest that the stock market lead changes in economic activity only during sub-period of 1986m5-1998m7. This implies that the stock market as predictor to economic activity is sensitive to different stock market conditions. This study also highlights the usefulness of ARDL method especially when stationarity becomes an issue.
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOEMULSION CONTAINING A NATURAL NAPHTHOQUINONE

Fernando V. S. Rodriguesa,#, Laerte S. Dinizb, Rosa M. G. Sousab, Thalita D. Honoratob, Daniele O. Simãoa,#, Cleônia R. M. Araújob, Talita M. Gonçalvesb, Larissa A. Rolima,b,#, Patrícia L. Gotoc, Antonio C. Tedescoc and Marigilson P. SiqueiraMouraa,b,*,# Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, 56300-000 Petrolina – PE, Brasil Colegiado Acadêmico de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, 56300-000 Petrolina – PE, Brasil Departamento de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto – SP, Brasil
Being First Means Being Credible? Examining the Impact of Message Source on Organizational Reputation

Research in organizational communication and public relations suggest that in times of crises, messages generated by the organization are most likely to positively influence stakeholder perceptions, whereas those generated by the press may have negative ramifications. Although this advice seems logical, to date there is little research that investigates this claim empirically and directly. Two experiments were conducted to explore the separate and combined impact of print and televised messages concerning an organization in the midst of a crisis. The findings offer empirical evidence that statements from organizations experiencing crises may offset negative stakeholder responses. Theoretical and pragmatic implications are discussed regarding these findings.
Credit, Equity Conversion and Housing Endowment: Analysis of Reverse Mortgage Markets

This study contributes to addressing the problem of an aging population by providing important information that determines feasible annuity payments for the clients of reverse mortgage products and by promoting the implementation of reverse mortgages. From the empirical analysis, we demonstrate that demand for reverse mortgages recently took a big jump after the 2008 global financial crisis because housing prices gradually declined, which generated home equity conversion preferences in the United States. This study also examines loan-level reverse mortgages and presents a number of findings. First, we employ the reverse mortgage data to show that elderly homeowners are more likely to purchase reverse mortgages 5-10 years after retirement. This finding illustrates the particular phenomenon that the younger elderly homeowners have more initial principal limit and reverse mortgage demand. Second, we also evaluate the possible variation in the retirement income for the aged people who utilize reverse mortgage, therefore leading to the increment in the income replacement ratio as the borrowerâ€™s age grows. The findings have important implications for policymakers and elderly individuals. This paperâ€™s empirical results also show that the reverse mortgage is an appropriate housing endowment among older American homeownersâ€™ portfolios.
Growth and Physiology of Cherry Tomatoes Under Organic Fertilization in Different Environments

The cherry tomato is a vegetable that is gaining great prominence commercially and, for this reason, are being developed alternatives that aim to its production of more sustainable way. Among these alternatives are the use of organic fertilizers and barriers alive. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth and gas exchange of cherry tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum var. Cerasiforme) cultivated under different organic fertilizations in an environment with and without alive barrier. The experimental design was randomized blocks with split-plot to the variables leaf area, leaves dry mass and stem dry mass, relative index of chlorophyll, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration and water use efficiency, being the plots defined by two environments (with or without barrier) and the subplots formed by the sources of organic fertilizer (chicken manure, bovine manure and without fertilization), with five repetitions. As for the variables plant height, stem diameter, used a split-split plot design with sub-subplots formed by the seven evaluation epochs (7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 days after transplanting). When cultivated in alive barrier environment and under fertilization with chicken manure, cherry tomato plants presented higher growth in height and stem diameter, with no difference between the leaf and stem dry masses. In contrast, the without alive barrier environment provided an increase in chlorophyll content and increases of 55.38%, 34.49% and 46.81% in stomatal conductance, photosynthesis and transpiration, respectively. For WUE, the environment with alive barrier was higher in 18.71%.
Consumption-Wealth Ratio and Expected Stock Returns: Evidence from Panel Data on G7 Countries

Using the theoretical framework of Lettau and Ludvigson (2001), we perform an empirical investigation on how widespread is the predictability of cay {a modi ed consumption-wealth ratio { once we consider a set of important countries from a global perspective. We chose to work with the set of G7 countries, which represent more than 64% of net global wealth and 46% of global GDP at market exchange rates. We evaluate the forecasting performance of cay using a panel-data approach, since applying cointegration and other time-series techniques is now standard practice in the panel-data literature. Hence, we generalize Lettau and Ludvigson's tests for a panel of important countries. We employ macroeconomic and nancial quarterly data for the group of G7 countries, forming an unbalanced panel. For most countries, data is available from the early 1990s until 2014Q1, but for the U.S. economy it is available from 1981Q1 through 2014Q1. Results of an exhaustive empirical investigation are overwhelmingly in favor of the predictive power of cay in forecasting future stock returns and excess returns.
DAMIT: a database of asteroid models

Context. Apart from a few targets that were directly imaged by spacecraft, remote sensing techniques are the main source of information about the basic physical properties of asteroids, such as the size, the spin state, or the spectral type. The most widely used observing technique ‐ time-resolved photometry ‐ provides us with data that can be used for deriving asteroid shapes and spin states. In the past decade, inversion of asteroid lightcurves has led to more than a hundred asteroid models. In the next decade, when data from all-sky surveys are available, the number of asteroid models will increase. Combining photometry with, e.g., adaptive optics data produces more detailed models. Aims. We created the Database of Asteroid Models from Inversion Techniques (DAMIT) with the aim of providing the astronomical community access to reliable and up-to-date physical models of asteroids ‐ i.e., their shapes, rotation periods, and spin axis directions. Models from DAMIT can be used for further detailed studies of individual objects, as well as for statistical studies of the whole set. Methods. Most DAMIT models were derived from photometric data by the lightcurve inversion method. Some of them have been further refined or scaled using adaptive optics images, infrared observations, or occultation data. A substantial number of the models were derived also using sparse photometric data from astrometric databases. Results. At present, the database contains models of more than one hundred asteroids. For each asteroid, DAMIT provides the polyhedral shape model, the sidereal rotation period, the spin axis direction, and the photometric data used for the inversion. The database is updated when new models are available or when already published models are updated or refined. We have also released the C source code for the lightcurve inversion and for the direct problem (updates and extensions will follow).
Evaluation of relative biological efficiency of additives in sugarcane ensiling

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of adding alkalis on the fermentative pattern, aerobic stability and nutritive value of the sugarcane silage. A completely randomized design with 6 additives in two concentrations (1 or 2%), plus a control group, totalizing 13 treatments [(6×2)+1] with four replications, was used. The additives were sodium hydroxide (NaOH), limestone (CaCO3), urea (CO(NH2)2), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), quicklime (CaO) and hydrated lime (Ca(OH)2). The material was ensiled in 52 laboratory silos using plastic buckets with 12 L of capacity. Silos were opened 60 days after ensiling, when organic acids concentration, aerobic stability and chemical composition were determined. The Relative Biological Efficiency (RBE) was calculated by the slope ratio method, using the data obtained from ratio between desirable and undesirable silage products, according to the equation: D/U ratio = [lactic/(ethanol + acetic + butyric)]. All additives affected dry matter, crude protein, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber contents and buffering capacity. Except for urea and quicklime, all additives increased the in vitro dry matter digestibility. In general, these additives altered the fermentative pattern of sugarcane silage, inhibiting alcoholic fermentation and improving lactic acid production. The additive that showed the best RBE in relation to sodium hydroxide (100%) was limestone (89.4%). The RBE values of urea, sodium bicarbonate and hydrated lime were 49.2%, 47.7% and 34.3%, respectively.
Effects of NAO on the climatic water budget at the Polish southern Baltic coast

Abstract Effects of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) on the Standardized Precipitation-Evaporation Index (SPEI), a metric of the climate-dependent water budget, in the Polish part of the southern Baltic coastal areas were analysed. The analyses were based on monthly NAO index values calculated by P.D. Jones, T. Jonsson, and D. Wheeler for 1951-2010 and on monthly temperatures and sums of precipitation in Szczecin, Ustka, and Elbląg used to calculate SPEI. No strong effects of NAO on the water budget could be demonstrated. Intensified air mass advection from the west was found to slightly reduce SPEI in the Polish coastal zone. In winter (particularly in February), the reduction was caused by the temperature increase during air mass advection from the west, which increases evaporation. In summer (mainly in August), the effect was due to the decreased sum of precipitation, the reduction, however, not being significant. Therefore, NAO effects on the water budget are considered weak and irregular.
GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF VARIATION IN SURVIVAL ON NONNATIVE HOST SPECIES IN THE GENERALIST SEED BEETLE, STATOR LIMBATUS

Abstract Humans have introduced organisms into many new and often novel environments. These changes in organism distributions provide us an opportunity to directly observe the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence adaptation. Here we examine the suitability of a variety of introduced legume species, plus several non-host native species, for the development of Stator limbatus larvae. About half of the species examined were capable of supporting larval development, though larval survival was high on few non-host species. Maternal experiences during egg maturation affected larval survival on seeds of Parkinsonia aculeata and Ebenopsis ebano, but not on any other non-hosts; females that matured eggs in contact with seeds of Parkinsonia florida, a native host of S. limbatus in the Sonoran Desert, produced larger eggs and had offspring with higher survival on seeds of these 2 exotic species than if females did not encounter P. florida during egg maturation. Using a half-sib breeding design, we detected genetic variation in larval survival on seeds of P. aculeata, but found that maternal experience during egg maturation (whether or not females encountered seeds of P. florida) was the major factor affecting offspring survival on P. aculeata. We conclude that the ability of S. limbatus larvae to survive on some non-native plant species depends on the species composition of the local plant community – female experiences with P. florida induce changes in egg size and composition that subsequently influence survival of larvae on seeds of the novel host, P. aculeata.
A Recollimation Shock in a Stationary Jet Feature with Limb-brightening in the Gamma-Ray-emitting Narrow-line Seyfert 1 Galaxy 1H 0323+342

We report the discovery of a local convergence of a jet cross section in the quasi-stationary jet feature in the γ-ray-emitting narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxy (NLS1) 1H 0323+342. The convergence site is located at ∼7 mas (corresponding to the order of 100 pc in deprojection) from the central engine. We also found limb-brightened jet structures at both the upstream and downstream of the convergence site. We propose that the quasi-stationary feature showing the jet convergence and limb-brightening occurs as a consequence of recollimation shock in the relativistic jets. The quasi-stationary feature is one of the possible γ-ray-emitting sites in this NLS1, in analogy with the HST-1 complex in the M87 jet. Monitoring observations have revealed that superluminal components passed through the convergence site and the peak intensity of the quasi-stationary feature, which showed apparent coincidences with the timing of observed γ-ray activities.
Dynamics and pattern of coral recolonization following the 1998 bleaching event in the reefs of the Maldives

The 1998 bleaching event caused widespread coral mortality in the reefs of the Maldives. As early as 1999, recolonization had started and many newly settled colonies were recorded. A dramatic decrease in numbers of juveniles was observed between 1999 and 2000, followed by a stabilization in 2001 and 2002. The taxonomic composition of recruits shifted from a dominance of Agariciidae in the early stages of recolonization toward a dominance of Acroporidae and Pocilloporidae. An inventory of scleractinian species carried out in 2002 showed that the diversity of Maldivian corals has not decreased. However, some previously abundant species are now rare. Conversely, substratum cover is still very low, and the threedimensional structure of the reef is largely lost due to the destruction of dead colonies, which were reduced to rubble. Contrary to early expectations, Maldivian reefs do not seem to be undergoing a phase shift toward a dominance of fleshy algae, sponges, or corals different from Acropora and Pocillopora. Rather, reef recovery seems to follow a predictable ecological succession toward the pre-existing situation. The present situation in the Maldives allows for a cautious optimism about the recovery potential of the reefs. However, the expected increased frequency of thermal anomalies that may lead to bleaching introduces a major risk. Long term monitoring of Maldivian coral communities remains the only means to understand their future evolution.
Investigating Mono – and Quadrupole Gravitational Light Deflection by Jupiter

Gravitational light deflection in the Solar System can be detected by high precision astrometric measurements. We discuss the parametrized post-Newtonian framework and the comparison of metric theories of gravity. At the precision of a few micro-arcseconds, Gaia data will permit tests of the PPN parameters β and γ and to distinguish monopole and quadrupole gravitational light deflection. Accounting for relativistic effects is necessary to achieve the aimed for precision. The theoretical formulation of light deflection is discussed. We deduce an expression for the source direction derivatives required by the AGIS scheme in a simplified relativistic model. This model accounting for monopole and quadrupole deflection terms has been implemented in AGISLab. We have validated the implementation and maintain convergence of the astrometric solution for Gaia.
Linchpin Developers in Open Source Software Projects

In Open Source Software (OSS) development, the so-called linchpin developers are those that contribute contemporaneously to several projects, contributing to keeping the community tied together. While such developers have been identified in previous research, their importance within the OSS community has not been widely discussed. The main objective of this work is to analyze their “weaving” role across projects. With this aim, we mined software repositories, using text mining techniques as log-likehood ratio and co-word analysis, further building social networks of developers within emerging communities. The findings show that linchpin developers generally attach in a preferential way to projects in a single specific domain. They tend to be more “project managers”, and “all-hands-persons”, meaning that they bring multi-disciplinary experience across projects. They tend to cover the same role across projects. They generally have high centrality in their projects, and contribute to create projects that ease the transition from a fragmented projects community to a more core-periphery community.
THE EFFECT OF ISLAMIC MARKETING AND CORPORATE IMAGE ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY (Study on Customers of PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Malang Branch Office)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Islamic marketing dan citra perusahaan terhadap kepuasan dan loyalitas nasabah pada Bank Muamalat Indonesia Cabang Malang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian explanatory dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah nasabah Bank Muamalat Indonesia Cabang Malang yang menggunakan produk tabungan. Kuesioner didistribusikan kepada 138 responden dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis jalur (Path analysis) dan analisis deskriptif. Berdasarkan perhitungan analisis jalur menunjukkan bahwa Islamic marketing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan nasabah dan loyalitas nasabah; citra perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan nasabah dan loyalitas nasabah; dan kepuasaan nasabah berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas nasabah. Oleh karena itu, Bank Muamalat sebaiknya mempertahankan dan meningkatkan variabel Islamic marketing dengan cara menjalankan perbankan syariah yang professional. Selain itu, Bank Muamalat sebaiknya juga mempertahankan dan meningkatkan citra perusahaan melalui peningkatan kinerja media informasi yang dimiliki, tanggung jawab social dan tanggung jawab terhadap lingkungan. Sehingga, kepuasan nasabah dan loyalitas nasabah pada Bank Muamalat meningkat. Kata Kunci: Islamic Marketing, Citra Perusahaan, Kepuasan Nasabah, Loyalitas Nasabah ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to examine the effect of Islamic marketing and corporate image on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. This research used explanatory research and quantitative approach. Population in this research was customers of saving product in Bank Muamalat Indonesia Malang Branch Office. Questionnaires were distributed to 138 respondents by purposive sampling technique. Data analysis technique involved path analysis and descriptive analysis. Based on calculation of path analysis showed that Islamic marketing had significant effect on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty; corporate image had significant effect on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty; and customer satisfaction had significant effect on customer loyalty. Therefore, Bank Muamalat should maintain and improve the Islamic marketing through practicing professional Islamic banking. Moreover, Bank Muamalat also should maintain and improve the corporate image through increasing the performance of information media, responsible to customer and social environment. Thus, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty of Bank Muamalat will increase. Keywords: Islamic Marketing, Corporate Image, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty
Union availability, union membership and immigrant workers

Purpose – The paper's purpose is to examine the propensity of recent immigrants to join Irish trade unions compared to Irish workers.Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is based on the 2005 Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS), a quarterly survey carried out by the Central Statistics Office.Findings – Results show that immigrant workers are less likely to join Irish trade unions than comparable native workers. Length of residency is an important factor in the likelihood of immigrants being unionised but employment in the public or private sector assumes even greater importance than nationality in determining union membership.Research limitations/implications – While the QNHS is generally a robust representative sample survey of the population, errors may occur in the proportion of non‐Irish nationals surveyed due to difficulties of ensuring their inclusion in the sample population. Language may also be an obstacle, particularly for recently arrived immigrants.Practical implications – From a t.
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF GENDER MAIN STREAMING IN AGRICULTURAL DECISION MAKING AND EXTENSION WORK :A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT CHAKWAL

Gender mainstreamingof womenismore thana political proc ess that would enable women to participate equally with men in all spheres of life and at all levels of decision making so that their different needs could be equally addressed . In Pakistan,it was, therefore, imperative to conduct a study to find out the problems being faced in gander mainstreaming and their possible solution in the rain fed area of Chakwal district. Total 400 respondents (200 husbands and 200 wives) were selectedin District Chakwal taken as universe through simple random sampling techniq ueand adopting multi stage random sampling approach.Twenty households were randomly selected from each selected village for formal interview purposes. The married couple from each household was interviewed during the formal survey . The data acquired from the field were transferred in the Microsoft Excel and SPSS in order to summarize the gathered data and chi squared distribution was applied with single degree of freedom . Turning to gender equality problems faced in the society, the most reported problemreported by wives was gender specific work (91.5 % ), male dominant society ( 89.5 %) and lack of job opportunities (88.5 % ) for the females in the area. The husbands reported reasons slightly differently as lesser opportunities for women (86 %), cultural values (87 %), less recognition of women work (86 %) and male dominance in the society (85.5 %). The low intensity problems reported by male and female respondents were giving more weight to cultural valuesand low level of literacy among women. It is, th erefore, suggested that female children should be encouraged to acquire higher education, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the area should promote gender equality and the financial institutions should be emphasizedto extend small loans to women folkto bring them in gender mainstreamlinein agricultural decision and extension work .