Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Pumping HR (Human Resources) Model-Based Training Program on Human Resources Development at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)

The evaluation study of pumping HR model-based HRD training program at Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) is a program evaluation to see the program effectiveness against the professionalism and performance of employees. This research is evaluative research with a model frame of CIPP of Stufflebeam, with evaluation components: context, input, process, and product. Pumping HR model-based HRD training program at IPB is a beneficial program for employment and personal, which have an impact on performance. Considering the context, this program supports the goal of Human Resource Development of IPB. Considering the input, this program is designed tailored to the need of Human Resource in IPB to (1) reinforcement of the values and beliefs, (2) strengthen competence, and (3) encourage successful behavior in terms of responsibility, professionalism, and friendliness in working. Considering the process, this program is preferred and fun for participants and considering the product (output and outcome) this program provides benefits and clear impacts for the performance of the employee.
Consumption in fast-food restaurants in Croatia and Serbia

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the antecedents of product evaluations and behavioural intentions regarding fast-food restaurants. Research tests the moderating effects of tradition on selected relationships in Croatia and Serbia. Further, it tests consumer willingness to use services in domestic and foreign fast-food restaurants. Design/methodology/approach Samples were collected from 332 and 362 respondents from Croatia and Serbia, respectively. The validity of the model was tested with confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling was used to determine main and interaction effects. Findings For both foreign and domestic fast-food restaurants, variety seeking and cosmopolitanism had a positive impact on consumer evaluations and behavioural intentions, while the desire for unique products had a negative impact. Personal innovativeness had a positive impact on evaluations and intentions regarding foreign restaurants but a negative impact for domestic restaurants. A moderating effect of tradition was more present in the Serbian sample. Originality/value This study is the first to use the theory of planned behaviour and theory of social identity to investigate the impact of variety seeking, desire for unique products, cosmopolitanism and personal innovativeness on consumption in fast-food restaurants in two emerging countries in the country of origin context. Furthermore, it also provides information for researchers and marketers on fast-food consumption antecedents in different countries. New insights are provided for the moderating role of tradition.
Socioeconomic determinants of food waste among households in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeris

Due to rapid urbanization, population growth, rising living standards as well as changing lifestyle and diets, food waste has emerged as a crucial issue with far reaching implications on food security and environmental sustainability in developing countries, including Nigeria. Consequently, this study examined socioeconomic factors influencing household food waste in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Data were collected using multi-stage sampling procedure, and analysed using descriptive statistics and Tobit regression. The average value of food waste was N1, 499.67 per month with cereals accounting for the largest percentage (27.97%) of total value of food waste. Food waste is mostly experienced during storage and as left-over across various food groups. The results of the Tobit regression model showed that gender and age of household, location of households (rural dummy), household income, type of work of household head, presence of children, presence of refrigerator and unawareness of the environmental effects of waste had varying significant influences on household food waste of different food groups in the study area. The study recommends that government should improve the level of infrastructure development (electricity), in order to encourage households to utilize refrigerators and other electricity dependent storage equipment, which can help reduce the amount of food waste. In addition, public enlightenment about the moral and environmental effects of food waste should be pursued vigorously.
Customer Loyalty and its Antecedents in Banking Service Rendering Context

In this research, customer loyalty was analyzed in the context of existing relationships between banking service providers and its customers. Therefore, a theoretical model was proposed and tested with banking service natural person customers taking into account perceived value, service provider reputation, trust, bonding tactics (financial, social and structural), and switching costs as customer loyalty antecedents. A multivariate statistical approach with structural equations modeling was used in a 1.026 customer sample of three major banks in Brazil. The results evidenced in the present research could serve as benchmarking for other researchers or managers connected to the financial service sector (or bank service) when looking for a better understanding of the antecedents of customer loyalty, adapting strategies and actions to stimulate and generate better market and economic-financial results for the institutions of this sector.
Towards a structure of insight: a clinical and conceptual analysis

The concept of insight in mental illness is explored with the objective of developing a structural model of insight. This model, in turn, aims to provide a framework allowing the different clinical phenomena subsumed under the term 'insight' to be identified in a systematic manner. It is through the identification of, and differentiation between, such clinical phenomena that further progress can be made in the determination of the possible neurobiology underlying the different aspects of insight and insightlessness. The thesis is divided into 2 sections. The first section (chapters 1-5) examines and analyses the notion of insight into mental illness from its historical development as an independent concept to the ways in which insight has been conceptualised and explored in clinical psychiatry and related disciplines. The second section (chapters 6-8) focuses on developing a model for the structure of insight. This section represents an integration of both conceptual and empirical work. Thus, the issues arising from the analysis in the first section are examined critically in order to determine possible theoretical components to the concept of insight as a whole. The empirical work draws on 2 studies undertaken to explore insight clinically and which help to support some of the theoretical distinctions made between the constituents of insight. (Abstract shortened by ProQuest.).
PENERAPAN MODEL BENEISH M-SCORE DAN ANALISIS RASIO UNTUK MENDETEKSI KECURANGAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN (Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Yang Mendapat Suspend Dari BEI Tahun 2018)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Beneish M-Score Model variables from aspects of Days Sales in Receivable Index (DSRI), Gross Margin Index (GMI), Asset Quality Index (AQI), Sales Growth Index (SGI), Depreciation Index (DEPI) , Sales General and Administrative Expenses Index (SGAI), Leverage Index (LVGI), Total Accruals to Total Assets (TATA) and Ratio Analysis from aspects of Liquidity Ratios, Profitability Ratios, Activity Ratios, Leverage Ratios to the detection of Financial Report Fraud. The method of data collection is documentation. The sample used was a publicly listed company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2015-2016 and received suspensions from the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018 as many as 32 companies. The results of this study are that publicly listed companies that get suspensions from the IDX in 2015-2016 are classified as manipulators, there are 94.54% and non manipulators 5.46%. Keywords: Beneish M-Score Model, Ratio Analysis, Fraud of Financial Statements.
Capital structure and information asymmetry: a study of brazilian publicly traded companies of textile and electricity industries

Given the various theories of capital structure and the Pecking Order theory, the present study related the information asymmetry and the capital structure of companies aiming to verify if information asymmetry affects the definition of the capital structure of Brazilian companies held in the electric power industry and textile. The research involved a sample of 53 companies, 31 of the electricity and 22 textiles sector during the years 2008 to 2012. The methodology used was regression with panel data, it allows the same unit cross-sectional monitored over time. The results showed that information asymmetry is an important determinant of capital structure, but that the sectors diverge with respect to the Pecking Order Theory. In the case of the energy sector to reduce information asymmetry led to a propensity for debt, while the textile sector, the opposite occurred, as companies less susceptible to information asymmetry are averse to debt.
Litigation Risk and Audit Fees: Evidence from UK Firms Cross-Listed on U.S. Exchanges

This study re-examines the relationship between litigation risk and audit pricing. Two necessary ingredients to empirically examine this relationship are (a) a litigious legal environment, and (b) publicly disclosed auditor remuneration. Prior studies have not been able to comprehensively examine this relationship because the most litigious country in the world, the U.S., does not require auditor remuneration to be publicly disclosed. Conversely, countries that require companies to disclose auditor remuneration in their financial statements (e.g., Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK) typically have a relatively benign litigation environment. In this study, we straddle publicly disclosed auditor remuneration and a highly litigious environment by focusing on UK firms cross-listed on U.S. stock exchanges. We find that, after controlling for other factors, UK firms tend to charge higher fees for their services when their clients are cross-listed on major U.S. stock exchanges. We, however, find no evidence of higher audit fees when UK firms cross-list on non-U.S. foreign exchanges. These findings are consistent with the prediction that audit fees will reflect risk differences across liability regimes.
Strategic Adaptation in the Banking Industry: An Exploration of the Antecedents and Consequences of Strategic Change Following Deregulation.

This dissertation examined the antecedents and consequences of strategic change in the commercial banking industry between 1980 and 1987. Based on a review of the literature, a conceptual model was developed that predicted change would be influenced by two factors, adaptive forces and inertial forces. Adaptive forces include two factors that have been hypothesized to encourage change, prior performance and slack resources. Inertial forces include two factors sometimes thought to inhibit change, organizational size and age. Change outcomes were predicted to be influenced by degree of change and moderated by adaptive and inertial forces. Guided by previous theoretical and empirical research, cluster analysis was used to measure strategic change and degree of change. The conceptual model proved to be useful in understanding the relationship between certain firm level factors and the propensity of organizations to change strategies. Some evidence was found to support the notion that prior performance, slack resources, and age are all important antecedents to change. Specifically, declining performance and slack resources in the form of excess capital were found to encourage change as predicted. Contrary to predictions, age was found to be a positive force for change.
STRUCTURE-BASED VIRTUAL SCREENING OF INDONESIAN NATURAL PRODUCT COMPOUNDS AS EBOLA VIRUS VP30 PROTEIN INHIBITORS

Indonesia has the second-highest biodiversity in the world. At least 9,600 out of 30,000 plant species exist in Indonesian tropical forests known to have medicinal properties. Hence lots of potentials still need to be explored including their abilities as an antiviral agent. Ebola virus (EBOV) continues as a major health threat worldwide with currently neither effective vaccine nor drug available. VP30 is one of the most important proteins for viral transcription activator of EBOV. Therefore, inhibiting this protein can be a viable choice for disturbing the life cycle of this virus. In this research, about 3,429 Indonesian natural product compounds were subjected into computational ADMET test using DataWarrior v4.7. 2, while the molecular interaction and Gibbs free binding energy (∆Grinding) value of the selected compounds were analyzed and calculated using MOE 2014.09 software. Finally, the oral bioavailability of the selected compounds was predicted using SwissADME software. Through this study, two compounds were selected to be potential VP30 inhibitors due to low ∆Grinding value. They were acrylamide C and scoulerine, which have ∆Grinding value of 9.7940 kcal/mol, and -7.3823 kcal/mol, respectively. Moreover, these two compounds did not possess any toxicity properties, and have high oral bioavailability, suggested it could highly be absorbed in the human body through oral administration. Thus, these compounds should be liable to be selected as the drug candidate of EBOV targeting VP30 and analyzed its antiviral activities further through molecular dynamics simulation and in vitro experiment.
Profitability of Sector Mutual Funds and ETFs During Market Development and Length of Investment Horizon

This paper focuses on the profitability of investments into IT, finance, healthcare and consumer goods oriented active and passive mutual funds and ETFs and their profit/loss in different market situations (growing, stagnant and decreasing markets). The aim of the paper is to set recommendations for investors as regards which instrument (active or passive mutual fund or ETFs) brings higher return or lower loss over the time and market development and if investors can expect different results based on the sector orientation, which sector is more sensitive to bullish or bearish trends. Our results show that neither ETF nor passive mutual funds were able to beat the market, as the sector index brings better results than these investments in all situations. Within bearish trend, all sector ETFs and passive mutual funds bring the same results as sector index, only active managed mutual funds bring better results. The lowest loss during this period was achieved by active managed mutual funds focusing on healthcare. Bullish and stagnant markets bring quite the same results, but passive funds and ETF are more profitable than active mutual funds in growing markets.
Board of Director Meeting and Firm Performance

Evaluating the board meeting of the board of director is the way to measure the effectiveness of work effort of the board director in monitoring and advising the company. This study aims to find the impact of board of director meeting, the board of director join meeting with executives, the board of director meeting attendance, and board of director join meeting attendance on firm performance. The data used in this study consisted of 135 companies during 2013 - 2016. The panel data method used to analyze the model. The findings reveal that the board of director meeting has a positive impact on market value based performance and the board of director meeting attendance has a positive impact on accounting-based performance. Thus, this research found the crucial role of monitoring activities through board meeting in the agency theory.
Customer Engagement Strategies Leaders Use to Sustain Small Businesses

Customer Engagement Strategies Leaders Use to Sustain Small Businesses by John A. Coy MAS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2004 BA, University of Florida, 1996 Consulting Capstone Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University March 2019 Abstract The purpose of this single-case study was to explore strategies small business leaders used to engage the next generation of customers to ensure sustainability for longer than 5 years. The study population included senior leaders from a for-profit company headquartered in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory (GST) was the conceptual lens used in this study. Data were collected viaThe purpose of this single-case study was to explore strategies small business leaders used to engage the next generation of customers to ensure sustainability for longer than 5 years. The study population included senior leaders from a for-profit company headquartered in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory (GST) was the conceptual lens used in this study. Data were collected via semistructured interviews with 3 leaders of the organization. Participants for this doctoral study were members occupying leadership roles in a small, family-owned, for-profit business. Member checking was incorporated to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and credibility. Document analysis included reviews of financial statements, tax records, marketing and advertising plans, client survey information, and additional corporate artifacts. Using thematic analysis, themes emerging from this study included the importance of systematic approaches to engaging the next generation of customers through strategic processes, transparency in operations, fiscal accountability and protection of stakeholder interests, and use of technology to support business growth. Findings from this study might contribute to positive social change by enabling for-profit small business owners to succeed in their selected ventures and support local economic growth by engaging the next generation of customer. Customer Engagement Strategies Leaders Use to Sustain Small Businesses by John A. Coy MAS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2004 BA, University of Florida, 1996 Consulting Capstone Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University March 2019 Dedication I wholeheartedly dedicate this study to my best friend, my soul mate, my spouse, Julianna, for her endless love, listening, and support throughout my doctoral journey. No one accomplishes a study of this nature independently, and without her being there, I would not have ever completed this task. In addition, I dedicate this to my children and grandchildren as inspiration to show how arduous work, tenacity, and discipline pay off
QUALITY AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF EGYPTIAN MARKETED FLAVOURED UHT MILK: A SURVEY STUDY FOR SANITARY MONITORING

A total of 120 flavoured UHT milk samples (200 ml) of two flavours (strawberryand mango) from three commercial plants (Brand A, brand B and non-branded plants) 20 samples ofeach flavoured UHT milk carton packaged were purchased from different markets, 6 October city,Egypt in 2017 and 2018. Results showed that, the pH and acidity recorded were consistent with theEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (Ecorys) Specification, 2005. Antibiotics werepresent in 5% of brand A mango samples and was clear in the non-branded milk being 10% and 15%in strawberry and mango milks, respectively. Formaldehyde was completely absent from all samplesinvestigated, but hydrogen peroxide was detected in the non-branded mango and strawberry milk andvalued as 20% and 5%, respectively. Microbiological results revealed that total bacterial count (TBC)was not detected from any of the branded mango and strawberry UHT milk but a ratio of 15% of thenon-branded strawberry milk samples was detected. Salmonella was completely absent in brandedUHT milk samples. Coliforms not detected in brand A and B samples but 5% of mango and 10% ofstrawberry of non-brand milk samples were contaminated with coliforms. Yeasts and moulds wereonly detected in the non-branded UHT flavoured milk (5% of mango and 15% of strawberry). Fatcontent recorded range among all samples (1.6%-1.81%) were not consistent with the EcorysSpecification, 2005 (3%). TS and SNF values were consistent with the Egyptian UHT milkSpecification (≥15%) and protein values were within the accepted range.
Stability Analysis of SITR Model and Non Linear Dynamics in Wireless Sensor Network

Background/Objectives: Security is one of the essential concern in wireless sensor network. To find the stability points when worms appears in the wireless sensor network. Methods/Statistical Analysis: By using ODE formulate the SITR model for wireless sensor network. Find the existence of positive equilibrium and perform the stability test with the help of Jacobian matrix. Some theorems are propsed for the analysis of model. Findings: The model explains that some infected individuals should move from treated phase to recovered phase even after applying the protection mechanism. The entire dynamics of the transmission of worms can be analyzed by this mathematical model, propagating feat by worms in WSN can be determined by the value Ro basic reproduction number. Simulation has performed using MATLAB of the proposed model. This shows the validity of propsed model. Application/Improvements: Proposed model is useful to reduce the battery overhead, enhance the lifetime of wireless sensor network.
An empirical investigation of efficiency and productivity in the Indian non-life insurance market

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the performance of the Indian non-life (general) insurance sector in terms of efficiency, productivity and returns-to-scale economies. In addition to this, it identifies the determinants of efficiency. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a two-stage data envelopment analysis (DEA) bootstrap approach to estimate the level and determinants of efficiency. In the first stage, the DEA bootstrap approach is employed to estimate bias-corrected efficiency scores. In the second stage, the truncated bootstrapped regression is used to identify the effect of firm-level characteristics on the efficiency of insurers. Moreover, the bootstrapped Malmquist index is used to examine the productivity growth over the observation period 2005–2016. Findings The bootstrapped DEA results show that the Indian non-life insurance sector is moderately technical, scale, cost and allocative efficient, and there is a large opportunity for improvement. Moreover, the results reveal that the public insurers are more cost efficient than the private insurers. It is also evident that all the insurers irrespective of size and ownership type are operating under increasing returns to scale. Malmquist index results divulge an improvement in productivity of insurers, which is attributable to the employment of the best available technology. Bootstrapped DEA and bootstrapped Malmquist index results also show that the global financial crisis of 2008 has not severely affected the efficiency and productivity of the Indian non-life insurance sector. The truncated regression results spell that size and reinsurance have a statistically significant negative relationship with efficiency. It also shows a statistically significant positive age–efficiency relationship. Practical implications The results hold practical implications for the regulators, policy makers, practitioners and decision makers of the Indian non-life insurance companies. Originality/value This study is the first of its kind that comprehensively investigates different types of robust efficiency measures, determinants of efficiency, productivity growth and returns-to-scale economies in the Indian non-life insurance market for an extended time period.