Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Everlasting Fraud

This paper models the interdependent mechanisms of corporate fraud and regulation. Our analyses yield two key insights. First, fraud is a never-ending game of cat and mouse because the strength of detection optimally matches the severity of fraud in equilibrium. Second, anti-fraud regulations can tamp down fraud pro tem by sharply decreasing the most fraudulent firms' net benefits from continuing fraud. However, concentration of regulatory resources on these firms allows other firms to be more aggressive. As such, regulations do not eradicate fraud but synchronize firms' otherwise idiosyncratic fraud decisions and lead to fraud waves. Empirical examinations of these insights provide supporting evidence. These results carry strong policy implications, offering a realistic understanding of fraud as a permanent risk in the financial markets and the limited efficacy of anti fraud regulations.
Embryo ecology: Developmental synchrony and asynchrony in the embryonic development of wild annual fish populations

Abstract Embryo–environment interactions are of paramount importance during the development of all organisms, and impacts during this period can echo far into later stages of ontogeny. African annual fish of the genus Nothobranchius live in temporary pools and their eggs survive the dry season in the dry bottom substrate of the pools by entering a facultative developmental arrest termed diapause. Uniquely among animals, the embryos (encased in eggs) may enter diapause at three different developmental stages. Such a system allows for the potential to employ different regulation mechanisms for each diapause. We sampled multiple Nothobranchius embryo banks across the progressing season, species, and populations. We present important baseline field data and examine the role of environmental regulation in the embryonic development of this unique system. We describe the course of embryo development in the wild and find it to be very different from the typical development under laboratory conditions. Development across the embryo banks was synchronized within and across the sampled populations with all embryos entering diapause I during the rainy season and diapause II during the dry season. Asynchrony occurred at transient phases of the habitat, during the process of habitat desiccation, and at the end of the dry season. Our findings reveal the significance of environmental conditions in the serial character of the annual fish diapauses.
Comparison of Virtual Synchronous Generator Strategies for Control of Distributed Energy Sources and Power System Stability Improvement

The high integration of distributed generation (DG) system based on renewable energy sources (RES) in the power system requires changes regarding the control mode of these sources with some urgency. Such changes seek to maintain the stability of the power systems. Thus, there is a demand for using control techniques on DGs/RESs that can mitigate the disturbances caused by low inertia and the lack of control over the dispatched powers. As a solution, one can use virtual synchronous generator (VSG) techniques making the voltage source inverter (VSI) control behave similarly to the traditional synchronous generator (SG). This paper presents a literature review and performance tests for the main VSG topologies used in DGs/RESs: ISE, VSYNC, VISMA and Synchronverter. The implementation of VSG in the DGs/RESs has made possible increase inertia in the grid and, additionally regulate the active and reactive powers separately and bidirectionally. So, it has been possible to meet power system requirements; being able to operation both grid-connected or island-mode, which is ideal for microgrids. The results obtained confirm the literature reports. It was observed that the Synchronverter topology presented advantages over the other VSG topologies.
Hydro carbon refrigerants performance in an air conditioning unit

Cette etude a ete effectuee dans le laboratoire de genie climatique des laboratoires de genie mecanique. Un systeme split de conditionnement d'air de 10 kW froid a ete installe et teste avec divers melanges de butane et propane a la place du R22. Comme variable, on a utilise divers pourcentages de propane ; les valeurs constantes etaient : le COP, la temperature a la sortie du compresseur, et la pression a l'interieur de l'evaporateur. Les resultats ont montre que le COP augmente en fonction du pourcentage de propane dans le melange et le COP obtenu est proche de celui atteint avec le R22 lorsqu'on utilise un melange avec une teneur en propane de 60 %. La pression a l'interieur de l'evaporateur augmente en fonction du pourcentage de propane et a atteint celle obtenue avec le R22 lorsqu'on utilise un melange avec une teneur en propane de 90 %. On a effectue plusieurs experiences de diverses durees dans des conditions de temperature ambiante de 22°C et de temperature d'evaporation d'environ 1°C en regime permanent.
Free Cash Flow, Financial Distress and Debt Policy Toward Earnings Management in Indonesian Banking Sector

This study aims at analyzing the effect of free cash flow, financial distress and debt policy toward earnings management in Indonesian Banking Sector. The method used in this research is verification method. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling which obtained 43 banking companies of 45 banking population in Indonesia, and the total 215 of data observation. The data analysis technique used is panel data regression analysis. The results of the study are free cash flow and financial distress has positive significant effect toward earnings management, while debt policy has a negative effect toward earnings management
Role of D-Dimer in Assessment of the Severity of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children

Background: Pneumonia remains the leading cause of death in children under five worldwide. It accounts for about 1.6 million deaths a year in this age group - 18% of all deaths among children under five. More than 99% of all pneumonia deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: To detecting the role of D-dimer in assessment of the severity and prognosis of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. Patients and Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out in Zagazig University Hospital, Pediatric, Microbiology and Immunology Departments. 143 children with pneumonia aged 6 months to 12 years old were included in the study that was conducted in the period from January 2019 to June 2019. Blood samples were taken from the antecubital vein with an injector and placed into citrated tubes. After they were centrifuged, the samples were evaluated with the quantitative ELISA method. Results: The study showed that plasma D-dimer levels were higher in patients with lobar or multi-lobar pneumonia than in patients with segmental pneumonia. Additionally, the present study revealed a significant area under curve with cutoff > 0.85 and with sensitivity 97% and specificity 95% of D-dimer. Conclusion: Pneumonia severity (CAP) patients showed increased plasma D-dimer levels in absence of an accompanying disease that could increase D-dimer levels.
The Influence of Participatory Leadership, Quality Culture, and Job Satisfaction on Lecturer Organizational Commitment (Case Study of Universities in Indonesia)

This study aims to determine the effect of participatory leadership on lecturers' organizational commitment, the influence of quality culture on lecturer organizational commitment, the effect of job satisfaction on lecturers' organizational commitment, the influence of participatory leadership and quality culture on job satisfaction and the commitment of lecturers' organizations at the State University of Medan, Indonesia. The sample is 202 lecturers. The instrument used a questionnaire, the data were analyzed using Path Analysis. The results of the study found that there was a significant influence of participatory leadership variables on job satisfaction. Quality culture has a positive effect on job satisfaction. Participatory leadership has a positive effect on organizational commitment. Quality culture has a positive effect on organizational commitment and job satisfaction also has a positive effect on organizational commitment. Taken together, participatory leadership, quality culture and job satisfaction have a positive effect on organizational commitment.
Aggressiveness of adolescents and negative life events in the light of comparative studies on adolescents in correctional facilities and high schools

The article presents an analysis of the results of research carried out among minors staying in rehabilitation facilities (the criterion group) and among high school students who comply with legal standards (the control group). The aim of the conducted research was to analyze the existing differences and relations between negative life events and the general level of aggressiveness and its aspects (physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger and hostility). The research tools applied include: The Questionnaire and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. The research was of quantitative nature. The data analysis using the Student’s t-test and the Chi-square test showed a number of significant differences in the severity of the general level of aggressiveness and its aspects and in the occurrence of negative life events between the research groups. The analysis of correlations using the Pearson’s r coefficient between negative life events and aggressiveness (and its aspects) revealed significant relations between variables only in the group of youth from rehabilitation facilities. On the other hand, regression analysis in the group of minors from rehabilitation facilities showed that the most important predictors determining the increase in aggressiveness (and its aspects) are the negative life events relating primarily to the school environment. Factors relating to one’s own or a relative’s illness and being a victim of domestic violence or a victim of crime have also proved to be important.
Utilization of Oyster Shells as a Substitute Part of Cement and Fine Aggregate in the Compressive Strength of Concrete

The compressive strength of concrete depends on the physical characteristics of the concrete forming materials. Oyster shells originating from Krueng Neng, Aceh Besar are very abundant, left unattended by fishermen, causing pollution of the surrounding environment. Oyster shell dust contains CaO, which can be used as a partial substitution of cement. Therefore, it is necessary to study oyster shell ash as cement replacement and fine aggregate in concrete production. This research aims to determine the compressive strength of concrete using shell ash as cement replacement and fine aggregate. The oyster shells were obtained from Krueng Neng, Lamjamee Village, Jaya Baru, Aceh Besar District. The oyster shells were crushed with a Los Angeles Test machine and sieved with sieve size 2.36 mm for fine aggregate and sieve #200 for cement replacement. The water-cement ratios (w/c) were 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6. The results showed that concrete's compressive strength with 5% cement replacement level was higher than the concrete with cement only. Meanwhile, for other replacement levels, the compressive strengths of concrete specimens were lower than control specimens.
Gender Differences in Reactions to TV Political Advertising: An Empirical Study of the 2015 Presidential Election in Poland

Many studies on TV political advertising suggest the gender differences in the reactions to advertising in the affective aspect, both at the level of liking and evaluation of the candidates. The article follows this trend, presenting an empirical study carried out in Poland during the 2015 presidential electoral campaign. The results show gender differences in the evaluation of candidates. We found out that women are more susceptible to changing the perception of candidates' images as a result of the influence of TV electoral ads. Interestingly, watching advertisements resulted in a statistically significant decrease in the evaluation of most candidates. Women's susceptibility to political advertising is also proved by changes in the emotional attitude to the candidates after watching the spots. In addition, the research showed that TV electoral ads cannot change the perception of candidates whose images are consolidated in public discourse.
Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) meal improved the growth performance and lowered blood cholesterol level of cockerels

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of scent leaf meal on the growth performance, blood and serum parameters of growing cockerels. A total of ninety-six (96) Isa-brown day-old cockerel chicks were used in a completely randomized design experiment. The birds were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments consisting of basal diets supplemented with scent leaf meal (SLM) at the rate of 0% (control), 1%, 2% and 3% representing T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. The experiment lasted for 15 weeks including one week acclimatization period. Results showed that scent leaf meal improved feed intake only during the grower phase, but significantly improved body weight, FCR and PI at both chick and grower phases. Treatment had no effect on haematologic parameters but significantly reduced serum cholesterol levels in a dose-dependent manner. Other serum parameters were not affected by SLM treatment. Overall, inclusion of SLM in the diets of cockerels significantly improved growth performance of the birds, and dose-dependently reduced the blood cholesterol level without any deleterious effect on blood and serum parameters.
Risk Aversion, Behavioral Finance and Green Bonds for the Sustainability of Environmental Assets in Peru

The study objective is to investigate the relationship between behavioral finance and the decision to invest in green bonds for the sustainability of environmental assets in Peru. A survey with behavioral questions was applied to a sample of 54 respondents between July and October 2019. Spearman's rank correlation, independence tests, and logistic regression were used. Significant negative correlations were found between the level of education and risk aversion, and between age and risk aversion. A negative relationship was found between risk aversion and the feeling of comfort when investing in stock market instruments such as green bonds. Aversion to a loss in investment decisions was validated; most people choose low-risk fixed income instruments despite feeling safe investing in stocks. According to the logistic regression, the decision to invest in green bonds to improve environmental quality is explained by the variables “green bond rating” and “feeling of comfort (satisfaction) investing in green bonds. ”
The Role of RFID in Green IoT: A Survey on Technologies, Challenges and a Way Forward

The Role of RFID in Green IoT: A Survey on Technologies, Challenges and A Way Forward Zainatul Yushaniza Mohamed Yusoff 1,2, Mohamad Khairi Ishak*,1, Kamal Ali Alezabi3 1School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, 14300, Malaysia 3Majlis Amanah Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia 2Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation (ICSDI), UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia
BUDGET PARTICIPATION EFFECT ON REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (OPD) WITH PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND PERSONALITY TRAITS AS A MODERATION VARIABLE (Study at Regional Device Organization of Paser Regency East Kalimantan)

This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of budget participation on the performance of Regional Device Organizations (OPD) as well as to be able to know the role of Performance Measurement System and Personality Traits in moderating the relationship between budget participation and the performance of Regional Device Organization (OPD). The population is an employee of the Regional Apparatus Organization which is directly involved in budget formulation in the regency government of East Kalimantan Paser with 80 respondents samples. The statistical method used is SEM PLS with the help of SmartPLS application. The results of this study indicate that budget participation can affect to the performance of the Regional Enhancement Organization. The Performance Measurement System can moderate the relationship between budget participation and OPD Performance. Furthermore, this study found that only part of Perssonality Traits can moderate the relationship between budget participation and OPD performance.
Analysing Metaphors in Female Rectors’ Speech in American Universities: A Translation Study

The purposes of this research are multiple: to investigate the metaphorical forms found in the speech of female rectors; to find out the translation techniques, methods and ideology used in translating these metaphorical forms into Indonesian; to discover the different translation techniques produced by the translators; to identify the different forms of metaphors which are found in translations; to analyse the impact on the quality of translation of applying translation techniques; and to investigate the factors behind translators translating metaphors. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with an interdisciplinary approach. The text of the speech is taken from four female rectors from four of the best universities in America. The results show that there were three types of metaphors, being structural, ontological and orientational. The female translator used eleven types of translation techniques: established equivalents, modulation, literal, generalisation, discursive creation, explication, pure borrowing, transposition, addition, deletion and reduction. The male translator used seven types of translation techniques: established equivalents, modulation, literal, generalisation, discursive creation, pure borrowing, and addition. There were 152 structural metaphors translated into structural metaphors and non-metaphors by the female translator, and structural metaphors by the male translator. In addition, 58 ontological metaphors become ontological metaphors by the female translator and ontological metaphors by the male translator. Eight orientational metaphors are translated into the same types of metaphors. The application of these translation techniques has implications for the average quality of the translation.
Contemporary management of atypical breast lesions identified on percutaneous biopsy: a narrative review

The management of atypical breast lesions identified on core needle biopsy (CNB) for a breast imaging abnormality is a topic of controversy. While all these atypical lesions have routinely been excised in the past, contemporary management requires a multidisciplinary approach that does not have a one-size-fitsall option. Rigorous multidisciplinary review from the breast radiologist and the pathologist should confirm concordance. All discordant biopsies require surgical excision or additional sampling with more aggressive CNB. Concordant biopsies demonstrating pure flat epithelial atypia (FEA), atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH), and classic type lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) should not routinely undergo surgical excision. Of all the atypical breast lesions, atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) has the highest risk of upgrade to underlying malignancy and may still be considered for excision, though opportunities for observation for low volume disease may exist. Presentation and extent of atypia, as well as the specific type of atypia should determine the need for excision to rule out underlying malignancy. With the exception of FEA, regardless of whether the site of atypia is excised or not, the patient is also at increased risk of future breast cancer in both breasts. The highest lifetime risk is in women with LCIS. Lifestyle modification, high-risk screening, discussion of chemoprevention, and even bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy may be appropriate for those at a lifetime
Renal Protective Effect Of Vitamin D3 In Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction In Rats

Acute kidney injury is a common complication of myocardial infarction (MI) and scarce data were available on the effect of vitamin D3 on heart and kidney functions in MI. In this study, we investigated the potential protective effect of vitamin D3 on cardiorenal functions in isoproterenol-induced MI in rats and the possible mechanisms involved. It was shown that in MI rats, there was a significant increase in serum levels of (creatine kinase myoglobin binding, lactate dehydrogenase, creatinine, malondialdehyde, interlukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha) and urine levels of (total protein and albumin), with a significant decrease in urine creatinine level, creatinine clearance and serum levels of [reduced glutathione and 1, 25 dihydroxy vitamin D] in comparison with the control rats. On treatment of rats with vitamin D3 prior to induction of MI, these changes were significantly improved in comparison with the MI rats. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations of heart and kidney in MI rats reflected the deterioration in their structures with presence of marked apoptosis which were ameliorated on treatment of rats with vitamin D3 prior to induction of MI. In conclusion, vitamin D3 has a protective effect on heart and kidney functions in the rat model of myocardial infarction and this beneficial effect could be related to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptoticactions.
PATH INSTABILITY OF STRONGLY COLLAPSING BUBBLES DRIVING BY BI-FREQUENCY EXCITATION AT FINITE REYNOLDS NUMBERS

In this work we present a study of the path instability that ma y be developed by strongly collapsing bubbles in highly viscous liquids. In particula r we modify the driving pressure field by the addition of a high frequency component in order to suppress t he pseudo-orbits. The condition of spatially fixed bubbles is necessary for an accurate experimental char a terization of it. We investigate different modes for the high frequency component. In the present work w e show that the spatial stabilization of the bubble could be obtained with different kind of harmonic s. We also performed a sensibility analysis of the solutions under different phases between the low and h igh frequency components of the pressure field. Furthermore, we present a verification test to secure t hat the history force action cause the path instability and we also made a validation of the model with ex perimental measurements of the bubble radius driving with bi-harmonic and bi-frequency excitati on showing a quite good agreement between them. Mecánica Computacional Vol XXXII, págs. 1463-1479 (artículo completo) Carlos G. García Garino, Aníbal E. Mirasso, Mario A. Storti, Miguel E. Tornello (Eds.) Mendoza, Argentina, 19-22 Noviembre 2013 Copyright © 2013 Asociación Argentina de Mecánica Computacional http://www.amcaonline. org.ar