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Effect of Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed At NSE, Kenya

The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the effect of portfolio diversification on financial performance of NSE listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study was anchored in the modern portfolio theory, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory and information asymmetry theory. The study used a descriptive research design and targets commercial banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A census of all the 11 banks was conducted. The study used secondary data sourced from participating banks financial statements, NSE statements and CBK annual supervision reports. Descriptive methods such as frequency distribution, percentages mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze data. Regression analysis was employed to find out the relationship between variables. The Statistical Package for Statistical sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used to analyze data with the aid of a computer. Presentation of the findings will be done through tables and graphs. The study found that there was a strong positive correlation (r=0.872) between investment portfolios and financial performance of commercial banks. According to the findings, 76% of financial performance of commercial banks could be attributed to the investment portfolios. Analysis of variances showed that invest portfolios were significant (f (4,6) =4.760, p=0.045) signifying a significant relationship between investment portfolios and financial performance of commercial banks. Investment in government securities (p=0.018), investment in real estate (p=0.048) and investment in loans (p=0.039) were all significant at 95% confidence level. Beta values showed that investment in loans (β =1.085) was the most affecting followed by investment in real estate (β =0.867), investment in securities (β =0.712) and investment in stock (β =-0.169). The study concluded that portfolio diversification enhances bank performance. Investments in government securities, real estate and loans lead to increased bank performance. However investment in stocks negatively affects bank performance. The study recommended that banks should vigorously pursue portfolio diversification. The study recommended that banks should increase investments in government securities, real estate and loans. However, investments in stocks should be re-evaluated as they were found to negatively affect bank performance.
Development of Composite Materials Based on the Interaction between Nanoparticles and Surfactants for Application in Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery

The main objective of this work is to develop a nanofluid based on the adsorption/desorption process of cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactants onto nanoparticles and its application in enhancing the process of oil recovery. The development of the nanofluids was divided into two experimental routes for understanding the adsorption phenomena of the surfactants (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20)) onto silica nanoparticles (SiO2) by (I) simultaneous addition of nanoparticles and surfactant before micelle formation and (II) the addition of nanoparticles after micelle formation. The adsorption/desorption isotherms for determining the ability of nanoparticles to adsorb surfactants were obtained at 25, 50, and 70 °C using batch-mode experiments. The experimental adsorption isotherms were types I and III depending on the route and the chemical nature of the surfactant and were adequately described by the solid–liquid equilib.
Beyond formal R&D: the role of capabilities in innovation profile. The case of Argentinean manufacturing firms

The purpose of this article is to analyse the relationship between different research and development (R&D) profiles, capabilities, and economic performance of manufacturing firms. The starting premises of this purpose are that most of firms not performing in-house formal R&D -92% in the case of Argentinean manufacturing firmsare a highly heterogeneous group in terms of innovative behaviour, capabilities and economic performance. Thus, we propose to study firms’ “R&D profile” not as a binary indicator but as a gradient that accounts for formal R&D, informal R&D, nonR&D performing firms and without innovation efforts. Then, the relation between this profile and four dimensions of firms’ capabilities -the productive, organizational, accumulated and potential absorptive capacities-, is explored. Accordingly, the study of how these profiles impact on firm ́s economic performance -productivity, employment and the probability of exportingis then carried out. The empirical evidence is based on Argentinean manufacturing firms and the data arises from the National Survey of Innovation and Employment Dynamics composed by more than 3000 observations for the period of 2010-12. Results suggest that as the R&D profile becomes more complex, higher levels of capabilities are required. Likewise, this association is also related to the firms’ economic performance: formal and informal R&D profiles are associated with higher levels of productivity and exports.
Framework For Building Technological Capability In The Nigerian Solar Energy Industry Using Structural Equation Modelling

The study on capability has continued to gain ground as recognisable progress is being made in the resource-based view (RBV) theory. As a matter of fact, it has become more relevant in the context of a developing nation, such as Nigeria, as a means to create economic development. Using the Panda and Ramanathan (1996) methodology for measuring technological capability (TC) in the electric sector, this paper adopted the indicators from the paper to build a framework for TC development in the Nigerian solar energy industry in addition to others. The results of the structural equation modelling (SEM) showed that the paths of interactions among the stakeholders, factors affecting TC accumulation and government policy implementations would only be significant to TC of the solar energy firms through the mediated effects of the technological competence of the universities.
IPRs, Level of Technology and Exports: Empirical Evidence

Since the passage of agreement on Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) under the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, the policy makers and researchers have been focusing on the study of potential impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) on international trade and investment. IPRs regime is a significant policy tool that drives innovations by firms and subsequently the technological change in an economy. This study proposes an alternative perspective concerning the channel through which countries gain from IPRs as it influences the level of technology of a country that further stimulates its exports. Therefore, it is interesting to study the relationship between IPR and exports, by the level of technological activities of the source countries and examine the effect of IPR protections on the level of technology and concomitantly on high technology exports. This study computes a technology index through principle component analysis to analyze the level of technological activity across countries. This study uses two-stage least square equation models during 1996-2014 of 67 countries. The empirical results exhibit that the host countries’ IPR positively influences the level of technology and that further stimulates exports.
Green human resource management and corporate social responsibility Evidence from Brazilian firms

Purpose – In the past, simply fulfilling economic performance alone was critical to ensuring the success of companies and their shareholders, but this traditional perspective is not compatible with society’s current demands, as there is increasing social pressure on organizations to become more sustainable and reduce impacts on the environment, promoting sustainable results in their business processes. In this context, the specialized literature states that human resources management (HRM) is considered a central aspect for building sustainable organizations, in particular, the area of green human resources management (GHRM). Thus, this study analyzes the relationship between GHRM and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Brazilian companies. Company’s age, size, ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications are the control variables. Design/methodology/approach – The authors adopted a quantitative approach in conducting the survey. Four waves of email were sent to HR and CSRmanagers from 853 Brazilian companies from the metallurgical, automotive and chemical industries. In total, 79 questionnaires were fully answered, higher than the minimum sample calculated by theG*Power 3.1 software, which corresponds to a return rate of 9.26%. For the analysis of the results, the partial least squares method was used. Findings – This research identifies that GHRM practices, in fact, positively influence CSR practices. The findings evidence that practices of performance evaluation, teamwork and recruitment and selection are the most important for a better CSR performance. The research results indicate that the “ISO 9001 certification” control variable also has a positive and significant effect on CSR and that the size of the company, the age of the company and the ISO 14001 certification, in the analyzed sample, were not relevant (as control variables) for CSR. Originality/value – Current literature highlights the gap between GHRM and CSR. This relationship is not explored in Brazil. The study uses a new theoretical model, and it fills the gap identified in the literature. This paper brings important theoretical and managerial contributions. It is the first in the literature to show, in an empirical way, the positive relationship betweenGHRMand CSR, contributing in an original way to the state of GHRM and CSR This study supported by Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul and was financed in part by the Coordenaç~ao de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de N ıvel Superior – Brasil (CAPES) – Finance Code 001. The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at: https://www.emerald. com/insight/1463-5771.htm Received 27 December 2019 Revised 31 January 2020 Accepted 20 February 2020 Benchmarking: An International Journal © Emerald Publishing Limited 1463-5771 DOI 10.1108/BIJ-12-2019-0543 the art of the GHRM and CSR theme. In addition, this research adds empirical evidence on GHRM and CSR in Latin America/South America/Brazil.
Role of L-carnitine and Green tea in prevention of Tilmicosin induced cardiotoxicity in Healthy Dogs: An experimental study

Objective: The aim of the present study was to highlight on the effect of cardiotoxicity of Tilmicosin on dogs’ health as well as the advantages of protective doses of antioxidants on the incidence of cardiotoxicity. Design: Experimental study Animals: Twenty adult Mongerl dogs Procedures: were divided into 4 groups each group consisted of five dogs, the first group was considered to be the control negative, the second group was treated with a single injection of tilmicosin, the third group was treated with L.carnitine followed by single injection of tilmicosin, the fourth group was treated with green tea followed by single injection of tilmicosin. Results: There was a continuous enlargement of the left ventricle (LVIDs) through the examination time in group 2, while there was transient enlargement in the left ventricle after 20 and 40 minutes in group 3. There was a significant increase in group 2, while there was a transient significant increase in group 3 after 40 minutes then become non- significant after 60 minutes. ESV results in all groups, there was a significant increase in group 2, while there was a transient significant increase in group 3 after 40 minutes then become non- significant after 60 minutes. There was a significant decrease in FS in group 2 more than both groups 3 and 4. Furthermore, there was a significant change by time, as it continued to decrease at 40 and 60 minutes. There was a significant decrease in EF in group 2 more than both groups no 3 and 4. Furthermore, there was a significant change by time, as it continued to decrease at 40 and 60 minutes. Conclusion and clinical relevance: The present investigation indicates that oxidative stress with alteration of antioxidant enzymes activities are feature of respiratory diseases in draft horses.
Bridging the gap: Exploring the relationship between citizenship diversity of the employees and global innovation networks

Recent literature stresses the increasing importance of international and global innovation networks as a mechanism to organize innovation processes. This paper investigates why and to what extent citizenship diversity of the firm ́s employees relates to the engagement of firms in international and global innovation networks (GINs). Citizenship diversity provides larger social networks to build GINs, a broader search space, and knowledge about the institutional context of other countries. Further, the paper examines how the absorptive capacity of firms mediates the relationship between citizenship diversity and global innovation networks. The empirical study is based on a linked employee-employer dataset with 7,921 observations of innovative firms in Sweden. It provides strong evidence that the engagement in international and global innovation networks is positively related to citizenship diversity, depending, however, on the absorptive capacity of firms. Chaminade, Cristina; Markus, Grillitsch Lund University, Sweden
Evaluation of clinical features and results of patients followed up in the intensive care unit with the diagnosis of hematological cancer : a single center experience

Introduction: Patients diagnosed with hematological cancer (HC) often need intensive care during their followup and treatment. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and follow-up results of patients diagnosed with HC who were followed up in the intensive care unit (ICU). Materials and methods: In this study, the records of 77 adult patients requiring intensive care follow-up between February 2019 and March 2020 were retrospectively examined. Results: Thirty-eight (50.6%) patients included in the study were neutropenic and 67 patients (87%) had infection during admission to the ICU. Acute myeloid leukemia was diagnosed in 35 (45.5%) patients. Mechanical ventilation was applied to 56 (72.7%) patients on admission. In the follow-up, 32 (41.6%) patients developed ICU infection, 24 (31.2%) patients developed bacteremia. The most common pathogens were; Klebsiella pneumonia (n=11, 14.3%) and non-fermentation bacteria (n=13, 16.6%) were gram-negative bacilli. Overall ICU survival rate was 32.5% (n=25). Variables predicted to affect mortality in univariate analysis; APACHE II score ≥25 (p<0.001), resistance to cancer treatment or relapse (p=0.015), septic shock at hospitalization (p<0.001), need for invasive mechanical ventilation (p<0.001) and presence of hospital infection (p=0.006) were statistically were found to be significant risk factors. As a result of the multivariate model established with these variables, it was seen that the APACHE II score was a significant predictor for mortality (ROC:0.884). Conclusion: APACHE II score 25 and septic shock are important poor prognosis criteria. Successful treatment and long survival can be achieved by the protocols to be determined in the follow-up and treatment of HC patients in need of intensive care, supportive treatments and prevention of nosocomial infections.
Conversations with Australian Teachers and School Leaders About Using Differentiated Instruction in A Mainstream Secondary School

Circumstances in today’s schools are requiring a rethinking of pedagogical approaches so that equitable learning opportunities are provided to all students. This small-scale, qualitative Australian study reports how some teachers and school leaders viewed differentiated instruction (DI) being applied in their secondary campus to address diverse abilities and needs. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted using Zoom. The analysis of data identified three themes related to DI: understandings, practices, and concerns. Findings showed that all participants understood many of the important elements of DI. Teachers reported using several well-known DI strategies, with experienced teachers applying a more considered approach. Teachers raised concerns about limited time for planning and instruction while school leaders expressed concerns about the adjustment of assessment tasks and feedback on progress to individual students. These findings provide starting points for more in-depth investigations at secondary schools. Implications linked to teacher preparation and administrative support in schools are presented.
Statistical Machine Translation between Myanmar and Myeik

This paper contributes the first evaluation of the quality of machine translation between Myanmar and Myeik (also known as Beik) . We also developed a Myanmar-Myeik parallel corpus (around 10K sentences) based on the Myanmar language of ASEAN MT corpus. In addition, two types of segmentation were studied word and syllable segmentation. The 10 folds cross-validation experiments were carried out using three different statistical machine translation approaches: phrase-based, hierarchical phrase-based, and the operation sequence model (OSM). The results show that all three statistical machine translation approaches give higher and comparable BLEU and RIBES scores for both Myanmar to Myeik and Myeik to Myanmar machine translations. OSM approach achieved the highest BLEU and RIBES scores among three approaches. We also found that syllable segmentation is appropriate for translation quality comparing with word level segmentation results.
The Industry-Academia Gap in Responsible Tourism Management: An Automated Content Analysis

: Studies are increasingly pointing to responsible tourism (RT) as an alternative approach to overcome the negative effects of mass tourism while supporting the economic, social, and environmental considerations of the destination stakeholders. However, there is ambiguity and confusion among academics and practitioners over the actual meaning and implementation of RT and its terminology. Furthermore, although news reports are the primary reference for the general public, past studies have not yet explored how RT is represented in the mass media. This study conducts a comparative analysis of the development of the concept of RT and travel using data from scholarly journal articles and news reports from 1993 to the present. A comparative automated content analysis (ACA) was used to generate, compare, and contrast the themes and concepts in academic journals and news reports to provide a deeper understanding of RT. The findings reveal that both academic articles and news reports focus on the approaches and practices of actors and stakeholders on both the supply and demand sides, but present some differences due to their respective intended audiences. This study identifies areas for future research and news reporting.
ECUADOR OF THE CALIBRATION CURVE FOR TOTAL BACTERIAL COUNT BY FLOW CYTOMETRY OF RAW BOVINE MILK ESTUDIO

The total bacteria count (TBC) analysis, as a parameter of hygienic quality in raw milk, is one of the most requested analysis by dairy industries and food safety organizations. This analysis is done by the reference method of plate count 97 LA GRANJA: Revista de Ciencias de la Vida 29(1) 2019:97-104. c ©2019, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador. Scientific paper / Artículo científico LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT Contero, R. , Aquino, E.L. , Simbaña, P.E. , Gallardo, C. and Bueno, R. expressed as colony-forming unit per milliliter (CFU/mL). However, the alternative method by flow cytometry currently is a reliable and faster method than the reference method of Individual Bacteria Count per milliliter (IBC/mL). The aim of the study was to determine the linear regression equation and correlation between the reference method and the alternative method by flow cytometry. Because the activities of livestock management during milking are different in each country, a total of 357 milk samples with a range from 100000 to 1,5 millions of UFC/mL from two altitudinal floors: Z1 (> 3000 masl) and Z2 (1050 masl) were done in Ecuador. Both methods were analyzed at the same time, (maximum deviation of ± 1 h), following the recommendations of the IDF/ISO−196 and the AOAC 986.33 standard. The results showed a high correlation between the two methods (r = 0,91) and since there were no statistic differences for the effect of Zones 1 and 2, it was not considered, suggesting the use of a unique linear regression equation.
Small Firms Response to Tax Enforcement through Audits 1

Understanding tax non-compliance and the effect of different enforcement strategies is relevant for improving the efficiency and efficacy of tax policy. Using administrative data provided by Chile’s tax authority we analyze the dynamic effects of real-world tax audits for the universe of micro and small firms. The results show that audits have significant impacts on the corporate income tax base and sales of audited firms. The largest effects are found among micro firms and last up to one year after the audit. We exploit the rich panel dataset to alleviate concerns about non-random audits. JEL Codes: H26, H25, H32
3D Sensing-based Autonomous Parking

This paper introduces the full 3D sensing camera-based autonomous parking system, which comprises a fast dense environmental sensing capability and an innovative fusion solution to accurately detect available parking slots as well as optimally park the ego-car to the planned target position, by only using surrounding-view-system cameras. This is also the one stroke autonomous parking system where the ego-vehicle can detect and park autonomously into difficult spots by one single maneuvering. With 500 test-drives containing varieties of challenging use-cases, the proposed parking system achieves a success rate of 94.1 % compared to 48.3 % of the selective advanced parking systems, meanwhile still being embedded friendly with 10 giga operations per second (GOPS). Also, the high-density map given by the system can be potentially used for many advanced functions in higher automation applications including autonomous driving.