Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
HST-COS OBSERVATIONS OF AGNs. III. SPECTRAL CONSTRAINTS IN THE LYMAN CONTINUUM FROM COMPOSITE COS/G140L DATA

The rest-frame ultraviolet (UV) spectra of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) are important diagnostics of both accretion disk physics and their contribution to the metagalactic ionizing UV background. Though the mean AGN spectrum is well characterized with composite spectra at wavelengths greater than 912 Å, the shorter-wavelength extreme-UV (EUV) remains poorly studied. In this third paper in a series on the spectra of AGNs, we combine 11 new spectra taken with the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph on the Hubble Space Telescope with archival spectra to characterize the typical EUV spectral slope of AGNs from λrest ∼ 850 Å down to λrest ∼ 425 Å. Parameterizing this slope as a power law, we obtain Fν ∝ ν−0.72±0.26, but we also discuss the limitations and systematic uncertainties of this model. We identify broad emission features in this spectral region, including emission due to ions of O, Ne, Mg, and other species, and we limit the intrinsic He i 504 Å photoelectric absorption edge opacity to τHe i < 0.047.
A Small Scale Macroeconomic Model for Morocco

Abstract. In this research paper, we build a New Keynesian reduced-form macroeconomic model for Morocco. The model encompasses three main blocks: an aggregate demand equation (IS curve), a price-setting equation (Phillips curve) and a Taylor-type monetary policy rule. In our model, we consider a significant forward-looking component when explaining inflation dynamics, which enables us to include agent’s expectations. The downstream aim of this work is to provide the research community with new possibilities in terms of economic workhorse modelling, particularly for monetary policy analysis purposes. Keywords. Small scale model, Forward-looking expectations, Monetary policy, Fixed exchange regime. JEL. C32, E12, E17, E43, E47.
THE RECENT STELLAR ARCHEOLOGY OF M31—THE NEAREST RED DISK GALAXY

We examine the star-forming history of the M31 disk during the past few hundred Myr. The luminosity functions (LFs) of main-sequence stars at distances RGC > 21 kpc (i.e., >4 disk scale lengths) are matched by models that assume a constant star formation rate (SFR). However, at smaller RGC the LFs suggest that during the past ∼10 Myr the SFR was 2–3 times higher than during the preceding ∼100 Myr. The rings of cool gas that harbor a significant fraction of the current star-forming activity are traced by stars with ages ∼100 Myr, indicating that (1) these structures have ages of at least 100 Myr and (2) stars in these structures do not follow the same relation between age and random velocity as their counterparts throughout the disks of other spiral galaxies, probably due to the inherently narrow orbital angular momentum distribution of the giant molecular clouds in these structures. The distribution of evolved red stars is not azimuthally symmetric, in the sense that the projected density along the northeast segment of the major axis is roughly twice that on the opposite side of the galaxy. The northeast arm of the major axis thus appears to be a fossil star-forming area that dates to intermediate epochs. Such a structure may be the consequence of interactions with a companion galaxy.
Pro-Poor Growth Measurements in a Multidimensional Model: A Comparative Approach

We broaden the analysis of pro-poor growth in monetary terms to include non-monetary dimensions of poverty and to compare the results obtained from both indicators, namely consumer expenditures and a composite poverty indicator. In addition, we use several pro-poor growth measurements to see in what proportion their results converged or diverged in order to determine whether it was possible to extrapolate a course of action intended to assist the decision-maker in coming to a decision. Lastly, we chose to conduct this analysis in three geographical areas of Senegal (Dakar, other urban centres and the rural zone) from 1994/95 to 2001/02. We demonstrated the importance of conducting a multidimensional analysis of pro-poor growth. This is even more true when analyses are conducted on population sub-groups.
How Does Algorithmic Trading Improve Market Quality?

We use a comprehensive panel of NYSE order book data to show that the liquidity and quoting efficiency improvements associated with algorithmic trading (AT) are attributable to enhanced monitoring by liquidity providers. We find that variation in liquidity provider monitoring uniquely explains quoting behaviors around idiosyncratic versus multi-asset price jumps and small- versus large-stock price jumps. In addition, we find monitoring outperforms measures of overall AT activity in explaining stock-level decreases in liquidity costs, and that residual variation in AT is associated with increased spreads. Importantly, our results indicate that there are diminishing returns to market function from subsequent technological advancements, thus providing a novel explanation for why spreads have not continued to fall since 2007 despite sustained increases in algorithmic trading.
Importance of Liquidity Management on Profitability

The main purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness of working capital in terms of short- term liquidity of the private sector steel companies in India. Since LPG, to ensure swift economic development it was deemed essential that a sound steel production program with private sector on a formidable basis must be formulated. To some extent the priority given by the country failed to flourish due to poor capacity, under- utilisation and poor consumption. We select four private sector steel companies operating in India purposively in the present study. Liquidity position is more satisfactory in the case of TSL and unsatisfactory in the case of JSWSL. Cash management performance is weak in case of JSWSL which means liquidity crunch exists. There exists a relationship between liquidity and profitability indicators.
The interplay between genetic and learned components of behavioural traits: olfactory responses of predatory mites to signals contained in a herbivore-induced plant volatile

Beate Sznajder bestudeerde de evolutie van gedragseigenschappen die zowel een genetische basis hebben als veranderbaar zijn. Ze bekeek daarbij de adaptieve respons op omgevingsinvloeden. In het bijzonder onderzocht Sznajder de genetica en het gedrag van de roofmijt Phytoseiulus persimilis op geursignalen bij de aanwezigheid van een prooi. Deze prooi is een herbivoor en de onderzochte geurstoffen zijn veranderlijke mengsels (chemische geuren) die door planten worden geproduceerd. Sznajder toont aan dat er een genetische variatie in roofgedrag is bij specifieke plantgedreven veranderlijke signalen. Dit genetisch bepaalde gedrag verandert door ervaringen tijdens het leven van de roofmijt. Ook heeft Sznajder de interactie tussen genetische en aangeleerde onderdelen bij dierengedrag onderzocht, waarbij ze gebruik maakte van een theoretisch modelsysteem. Door dit onderzoek laat ze zien dat hogere levels van leren de potentie hebben om de evolutie van het genetische onderdeel van gedragseigenschappen te versnellen.
Influence of the Role Ambiguity and Time Budget Pressure on the Auditor Performance (Empirical Study on Public Accounting Firm South Jakarta Indonesia)

Auditor performance is the result of work achieved by the auditor in carrying out his duties, which in accordance with the responsibilities given to him and become one of the benchmarks that can be measured through certain measurements of quality related to the quality of work produced. This study aims to examine the effect of the role ambiguity and time budget pressure on auditor performance. The research population is 50 public accounting firms in South Jakarta Indonesia and the sample is taken from 20% of the total KAP population in the South Jakarta area of Indonesia as much as 50 KAP registered in IAPI 2017 with a range of 2-5 auditors. The results show that role ambiguity and time budget pressure simultaneously have a significant influence on auditor performance. Role ambiguity partially has a significant and positive influence on auditor performance. Time budget pressure partially has a significant and positive influence on the performance of auditors. The test result shows that time budget pressure variable directly influence to auditor performance. This result proves that the higher time owned by the auditor in performing the audit assignment will be the better performance performed by the auditor and vice versa with the low time for the auditor to conduct the examination will further reduce the accuracy of the auditor. Keywords : Role Ambiguity, Time Budget Pressure, Auditor Performance.
Effect of Organic Matter on Manganese Solubility

O estudo foi conduzido com objetivo de reavaliar alguns aspectos da importância relativa da materia orgânica na solubilidade do Mn em solos acidos. Em condicao de campo cobertura morta com residuos de aveia preta, nabo forrageiro, napier, tremoco, leucena e folhas de cafe diminuiram a solubilidade de Mn quando comparada com o solo descoberto. A reducao na solubilidade do Mn em solo coberto com residuos vegetais foi relacionada com o teor de umidade do solo. Estudos de laboratorio demonstraram que o aumento da temperatura de 25 para 100oC aumentou a solubilidade do Mn com pouca alteracao no teor de carbono do solo; de 150 a 200oC aumentou ambas a solubilidade do Mn e a oxidacao do carbono orgânico e acima de 300oC diminuiu a solubilidade do Mn e completou a oxidacao do carbono orgânico. A solubilidade do Al sempre aumentou com a elevacao da temperatura. A materia orgânica influenciou diretamente a solubilidade do Mn e do Al.
Compact hypersurfaces in a locally symmetric manifold

Let M be an n-dimensional compact hypersurface in a locally symmetric manifold N. Denote by S and H the squared norm of the second fundamental form and the mean curvature of M . Let |Φ| be the nonnegative C-function on M defined by |Φ| = S − nH. In this paper, we prove that if M is oriented and has constant mean curvature and |Φ| satisfies Pn,H,δ(|Φ|) ≥ 0, then (1) |Φ| = 0, (i) H = 0 and M is totally geodesic in N, (ii) H 6= 0 and M is totally umbilical in the unit sphere S(1); or (2) |Φ| = BH if and only if (i) H = 0 and M is a Clifford torus, (ii) H 6= 0, n ≥ 3, and M is an H(r)-torus with r < (n−1)/n, (iii) H 6= 0, n = 2, and M is an H(r)-torus with 0 < r < 1, r 6= 1 2 . If M has constant normalized scalar curvature R, R = R − 1 ≥ 0, R = R − δ and S satisfies φn,R,R,δ(S) ≥ 0, then (1) M is totally umbilical in S (1); or (2) M is a product S( √ 1− r2) × Sn−1(r), r = √ n−2 n(R+1) , where Pn,H,δ(x) and φn,R,R,δ(x) are defined by (1.7) and (1.10). Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 53B20, 53A10.
E-tourism : antara Konsep dan Implementasi dalam Mendukung Industri Pariwisata Indonesia

Dunia pariwisata bukan merupakan hal baru bagi tiap orang. Pariwisata telah menjadi industri yang “menggurita” di tiap daerah tujuan wisata. Berbagai fasilitas dan kemudahan serta hiburan yang disediakan untuk menunjang berbagai aktifitas pariwisata telah disediakan oleh pemerintah ataupun komponen pendukung pariwisata lainnya. Salah satu fasilitas yang dapat dikembangkan adalah e-tourism. E-tourism dapat memberikan informasi tujuan wisata dengan berbagai kebutuhan dan fasilitas pendukung bagi para pengguna khususnya wisatawan. Layanan diberikan melalui handphone sebagai bentuk kemudahan yang bisa didapatkan oleh para pengguna. Handphone sudah menjadi alat komunikasi yang dimiliki secara umum oleh tiap individu. Bentuknya yang kecil dan sederhana namun memiliki fasilitas yang luar biasa dan dapat menangani dan memiliki berbagai asilitas pendukung seperti MMS, WAP dan lain sebagainya. Dengan fitur pendukung tersebut, maka dapat dikembangkan berbagai sistem informasi yang dapat menjangkau berbagai wilayah dan komponen pariwisata di berbagai daerah, khususnya Yogyakarta. Sistem dikembangkan berbasis WAP dengan fasilitas menu informasi tentang wilayah tujuan pariwisata dan fasilitas pendukung lainnya seperti hotel, bank dan informasi lainnya.
Consumer ethnocentrism in transitional economies: Evidence from Serbia

This paper explores consumer ethnocentrism of young people among student population in the Republic of Serbia� The aim of the research is to examine whether there has been a growth in the level of consumer ethnocentrism among young people in Serbia given the increasingly adverse demographic and economic situation as well exceptional political turbulences in the country� The research was conducted by surveying students at the University of Belgrade by applying the CETSCALE and factor analysis techniques� The obtained values of the CETSCALE indicate that consumer ethnocentrism is within the limits of moderate, but it shows a slight increasing trend compared to the previous research� Three sets of factors are recognized: ethical ethnocentrism, economic patriotism and radical consumer ethnocentrism� The factors indicate that different intertwined motives influence young people’s choice to buy local products� Preferences of young Serbian towards buying local products are the result of socio-economic environment, as well as a current political climate in Serbia�
Tuberous sclerosis complex: genetic basis and management strategies

Correspondence: Peter B Crino Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3 west Gates Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA Tel +21 5349 5312 Fax +21 5573 2029 email peter.crino@uphs.upenn. edu Abstract: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that results from mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes. TSC is a multisystem hamartoma syndrome with manifestations in the brain, heart, lungs, kidney, skin, and eyes. Neurologically, TSC patients may exhibit severe epilepsy, cognitive disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Many TSC patients also present with renal angiomyolipomas, polycystic kidney disease, skin lesions, and lymphangiomyomatosis. TSC1 and TSC2 proteins form a heterodimeric complex that serves to inhibit mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway through Ras homolog enriched in brain (Rheb). TSC1 and TSC2 receive activating or inhibitory signals from multiple inputs including growth factors, insulin signaling, energy and amino acid levels, and proinflammatory pathways, which are then integrated to regulate the activity of the mTOR pathway. mTOR signaling plays a critical role in regulating cell growth, transcription, translation, and autophagy. Animal models have shed light on certain features of TSC, but failed to recapitulate the disease completely and currently further research is under way to better understand this devastating disorder. Clinical trials with mTOR inhibitors have shown promising results for some features of TSC, but further research needs to be conducted to establish full indications for therapeutic treatment.
Zoogeography of the laophontid genus Afrolaophonte (Copepoda, Harpacticoida), with description of A. stocki n. sp. from Guadeloupe

Afrolaophonte stocki n. sp. from Guadeloupe is described and A. aequatorialis is reported from the southern coast of Papua New Guinea. The pantropical genus Afrolaophonte comprises twelve different species. Based on the chaetotaxy and the segmentation of the P3 and P4, three species groups are defined within the genus. Each group shows a distribution area limited to a certain oceanic basin.
Characterization of non-imaging semiconductor X-ray solar monitors

The first observations of solar X-rays date back to late 1940’s. In order to observe solar X-rays the instruments have to be lifted above the Earth’s atmosphere, since all high energy radiation from the space is almost totally attenuated by it. This is a good thing for all living creatures, but bad for X-ray astronomers. Detectors observing X-ray emission from space must be placed on-board satellites, which makes this particular discipline of astronomy technologically and operationally demanding, as well as very expensive. In this thesis, I have focused on detectors dedicated to observing solar X-rays in the energy range 1-20 keV. The purpose of these detectors was to measure solar X-rays simultaneously with another X-ray spectrometer measuring fluorescence Xray emission from the Moon surface. The X-ray fluorescence emission is induced by the primary solar X-rays. If the elemental abundances on the Moon were to be determined with fluorescence analysis methods, the shape and intensity of the simultaneous solar X-ray spectrum must be known. The aim of this thesis is to describe the characterization and operation of our X-ray instruments on-board two Moon missions, SMART-1 and Chandrayaan-1. Also the independent solar science performance of these two almost similar X-ray spectrometers is described. These detectors have the following two features in common. Firstly, the primary detection element is made of a single crystal silicon diode. Secondly, the field of view is circular and very large. The data obtained from these detectors are spectra with a 16 second time resolution. Before launching an instrument into space, its performance must be characterized by ground calibrations. The basic operation of these detectors and their ground calibrations are described in detail. Two C-flares are analyzed as examples for introducing the spectral fitting process. The first flare analysis shows the fit of a single spectrum of the C1-flare obtained during the peak phase. The other analysis example shows how to derive the time evolution of fluxes, emission measures (EM) and temperatures through the whole single C4 flare with the time resolution of 16 s. The preparatory data analysis procedures are also introduced in detail. These are required in spectral fittings of the data. A new solar monitor design equipped with a concentrator optics and a moderate size of field of view is also introduced.
Characterization of Mycothermus thermophilus engaged in mushroom composting in Iran

The thermophilic fungus Mycothermus thermophilus is one of the most important thermophilic fungi in mushroom composting process. Thirty nine isolates of M. thermophilus were collected from nine provinces of Iran and were identified as M. thermophilus based on morphological features and ITS regions. The studied isolates significantly increased the growth of Agaricus bisporus hyphae compared to control when used in vitro situation. Also the colony morphology of the mushroom changed when it grew on the colony of M. thermophilus. While the studied thermophilic isolates were morphologically different, no diversity was observed in terms of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) finger-printing. The genetically clonal population of M. thermophilus collected from Iranian mushroom composting farms was attributed to lack of sexual reproduction, similar raw materials used in compost formulations, compost temperature, and concentration of ammonia during pasteurization as selection pressures.
Regulating Internet Banking In Nigeria : Problems andChallenges- Part 1

The emerging trend in Internet banking in Nigeria is of global concern. For one thing, the Nigerian economy is a strong force in Africa . The country also has a high reputation for Internet-related frauds in the world, having been regarded as the headquarters of Advance Fee Fraud (419). The code ''419'' is named after Section '419' of the Nigerian Criminal Code that deals with "obtaining property by false pretences; Cheating. " On the home front, bank frauds, forgeries, money laundry, insider abuse and erosion of public confidence constitute a set of disturbing issues in the present-day Nigerian banking system. This explains why regulation has become of paramount importance in the entire Internet banking development process. This paper examines the current regulatory efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria to ensure successful practice of Internet banking in Nigeria . It identified lapses in the existing regulations on Internet banking, and argues that without a comprehensive regulation and improved access to information infrastructure, it might be difficult for meaningful advances to be made in this field of banking.
Transnational higher education by German universities : main drivers and components

Transnational education plays a key role in the current debate on the internationalization of higher education, and represents one response to the burgeoning growth in worldwide demand for tertiary education. The main focus of the present paper is on provider and institutional mobility in tertiary education, concentrating on the case of German higher education institutions. This paper studies the existing federal program responsible for the development and organization of transnational study programs. Empirical data is presented along with German-backed universities, which are discussed as one possible means for Germany to provide transnational higher education abroad. This paper introduces various political dimensions that may be included in the development of binational universities and presents them as a preliminary result of the burgeoning diffusion of tertiary education.
Türkiye'de Alternatif Bir Turizm; Sağlık Turizmi

Saglik turizmi son zamanlarda ulkemizin de gundemine giren bir turizm cesididir. Son zamanlarda dunyada saglik turizmi ile ilgili gelirlerin yaklasik alti kat artarak 3 milyar dolari bulmasi bu alanda faaliyet gostermek isteyen ulkelerden birisi olan Turkiye’yi de bu konuda girisim yapmaya tesvik etmistir. Ozellikle Artan talep uzerine 2007-2010 yillari arasinda 22 yeni termal otel insa edildi. Kaplica tesis sayisi 46 ilde 240 oldu. Yatak kapasitesi ise 17,767’den 29,727’ye cikarildi. Turkiye’ye gelen ziyaretcileri deniz-kum-gunes ucgeninden cikarmak isteyen Turkiye , ulkeyi saglik turizminde de cazibe merkezi haline getirmek icin cesitli yatirimlar yapmaktadir. Turkiye Turizm Stratejisi 2023 ve Eylem Plani 2007-2013 kapsaminda termal turizmi icin 4 bolge olusturuldu. 68 turizm merkezinde turizm yatirimcilarindan talep beklenmektedir. Sonuc olarak Turkiye alternatif turizm alanlarindan birisi olan Saglik turizmi henuz istenilen seviyede degildir. Bu turizm faaliyeti ile ilgili yapilmasi gerekenler ise son bolumde ele alinmistir
Super-resolution for a point source better than λ/500 using positive refraction

Leonhardt (2009 New J. Phys. 11 093040) demonstrated that the two-dimensional (2D) Maxwell fish eye (MFE) lens can focus perfectly 2D Helmholtz waves of arbitrary frequency; that is, it can transport perfectly an outward (monopole) 2D Helmholtz wave field, generated by a point source, towards a ‘perfect point drain’ located at the corresponding image point. Moreover, a prototype with λ/5 super-resolution property for one microwave frequency has been manufactured and tested (Ma et al 2010 arXiv:1007.2530v1; Ma et al 2010 New J. Phys. 13 033016). However, neither software simulations nor experimental measurements for a broad band of frequencies have yet been reported. Here, we present steady-state simulations with a non-perfect drain for a device equivalent to the MFE, called the spherical geodesic waveguide (SGW), which predicts up to λ/500 super-resolution close to discrete frequencies. Out of these frequencies, the SGW does not show super-resolution in the analysis carried out.
Effects of Natural Fillers in Wheat on Broiler Growth Performance

A total of 180 day-old straight run arbor acres broiler chicks were fed ad libitum on 5 iso nitrogenous (starter, 22-23; finisher, 20-21) and iso energetic (starter, 2900-3000; finisher, 3100-3200) diets containing different levels of filler such as, D (100% filler), D (75% filler), D (50% filler), D (25% filler), D 0 1 2 3 4 (0% filler) for a period of 42 days. Decreasing fillers from dietary wheat increased crude protein decreased crude fibre and ME content of wheat and diet. Decreasing filler in wheat increased live weight and improved conversion leading to higher profitability. It is concluded that removal of fillers may be beneficial in improving growth performance and profitability of broiler rearing.