Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH MERGER PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memperoleh bukti empiris kinerja keuangan perusahaan sebelum dan sesudah merger pada perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI. Merger merupakan salah satu strategi yang dijalankan perusahaan untuk melakukan diversifikasi dan ekspansi perusahaan, selain untuk memperkuat posisi perusahaan di pasar. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2006-2010. Dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, diperoleh sebanyak 8 perusahaan yang dijadikan sampel penelitian. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Variabel yang dianalisis terdiri dari rasio likuiditas yang diproksikan dengan current ratio dan cash ratio; rasio leverage yang diproksikan dengan debt to total assets ratio (DAR) dan debt to equity ratio (DER); dan rasio profitabilitas yang diproksikan dengan return on equity ratio (ROE) dan return on investment (ROI). Berdasarkan hasil analisis Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, nilai Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) untuk masing-masing variable current ratio, cash ratio, DAR, DER, ROE dan ROI secara berturut-turut 0,196; 0,179; 1,000; 0,326; 0,938 dan 0,756 yang lebih besar dari α (0,05). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam kinerja keuangan perusahaan dua tahun sebelum dan dua tahun sesudah melakukan merger. Kata Kunci: Merger, Kinerja Keuangan, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. ABSTRACT This study aims to determine and obtain empirical evidence the company's financial performance before and after the merger of the companies listed on BEI. Merger is one strategy that run the company to diversify and expand the company, in addition to strengthening the company's position in the market. The population of this study are all companies listed on BEI 2006-2010. By using purposive sampling technique, gained as much as 8 companies sampled research. Data analysis techniques in this study using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Variables analyzed consisted of the liquidity ratio is proxied by the current ratio and cash ratio; proxied by leverage ratio of debt to total assets ratio (DAR) and debt-to-equity ratio (DER); and profitability ratios are proxied by the return on equity ratio (ROE) and return on investment (ROI). Based on the analysis results of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) for each variable current ratio, cash ratio, DAR, DER, ROE and ROI 0.196 respectively; 0.179; 1,000; 0.326; 0.938 and 0.756 greater than α (0.05). It can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the financial performance of the company two years before and two years after the merger. Keywords: Mergers, Financial Performance, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.
The performance of contractors in Japan, the UK and the USA

International comparisons of contractor performance allow contractors in different countries to benchmark their own strengths and weaknesses and improve their competitiveness accordingly. Based on a survey of contractors in Japan, the UK and the USA, contractor quality performance is evaluated and compared. It is found that Japanese contractors complete their construction projects with fewer defects, provide longer defects liability periods and are called upon fewer times during the defects liability period than their UK and US counterparts. UK and US contractors do seek more regular feedback from their clients than Japanese contractors and generally similar levels of client satisfaction are achieved in the three countries (based on quality performance). The somewhat superior performance of Japanese contractors may be attributed to their deep‐rooted quality consciousness, closer working relationships with their subcontractors, and more advanced total quality management systems and quality assurance procedures.
Bridging international boundaries: integrating and mentoring teaching roles in an online environment

In many educational institutions worldwide, online student numbers have grown steadily and changing student expectations have emerged. One impact has been that staff workloads have increased and diversified. Researchers and online teaching practitioners at USQ have acknowledged that high quality online teaching is time and labour intensive. A critical principle of USQ online pedagogy is that the 'human' touch must be created and maintained throughout the learning experience and students should feel they are members of a facilitated, interactive learning community. To maintain a high quality level of interaction as student numbers have increased, there has been a need to draw on additional educators to teach the online courses. The Department of Further Education and Training within the Faculty of Education at USQ has had to look beyond the finite pool of on-campus staff and integrate tutors from both national and international arenas with on-site educators. This paper reflects on the experiences in the Department in terms of employing external online tutors, the organisational and administrative structures that have been put in place, and the mentoring, modelling and evaluative processes that have been engaged to ensure a strong working partnership between the organisation, course leader, and the online tutors. The paper refers to documentation that has been developed including a 'Tutor Manual' and provides some recommendations when considering the implementation of similar systems and processes.
Study the Effect of Adding Iron Salts on the Physiochemical and Sensory Properties of Yoghurt

Yoghurt was manufactured by adding ferrous sulfate (T1) before heat treatment, (T2) after heat treatment, and adding ferrous chloride (T3) before heat treatment and (T4) after heat treatment as well as the control sample separately, the physiochemical tests were performed for Yoghurt the above treatments a day after manufacturing and after storage for 21 days at a temperature of 5 ± 1 ° C, and our results were: There were no significant differences in pH values after one day of manufacturing for all treatments, either during storage for 21 days at a temperature of 5 ± 1 ° C, a gradual decrease was observed in them, either with respect to the percentage of total acidity (TA), it was close to all treatments of the different Yoghurt after one day of manufacturing. either when storing, it was observed that it increased for all transactions. The concentrations (2.5, 5)Mm played a role in improving the physicochemical properties of Yoghurt, such as reduced Syneresis, increased Water holding capacity, and improved viscosity and hardness compared to other samples. As for the high concentrations (7.5, 10)Mm, it had a negative effect on the rheological properties of the Yoghurt.
Technological Support for Work Group Collaboration

Contents: M.H. Olson, Preface. R. Johansen, User Approaches to Computer-Supported Teams. V. Dhar, M.H. Olson, Assumptions Underlying Systems that Support Work Group Collaboration. B.M. Johnson, How is Work Coordinated? Implications for Computer-Based Support. T.W. Malone, K.R. Grant, K-Y. Lai, R. Rao, D.A. Rosenblitt, The Information Lens: An Intelligent System for Information Sharing and Coordination. T.K. Bikson, J.D. Eveland, B.A. Gutek, Flexible Interactive Technologies for Multi-Person Tasks: Current Problems and Future Prospects. C. Pava, Organizational Architecture for Distributed Computing: The Next Frontier in System Design. P.M. Cashman, D. Stroll, Developing the Management Systems of the 1990s: The Role of Collaborative Work. M. Stefik, J.S. Brown, Toward Portable Ideas. B.D. Floyd, J.A. Turner, A Method for Evaluating Work Group Productivity Products.
Combination of isoflurane and propofol as general anaesthesia during orthopaedic surgery of perioperative cerebral hypoperfusion rats to avoid cognitive impairment Anaesthesia during perioperative cerebral hypoperfusion

Background: Perioperative cerebral hypoperfusion (CH) is common, although the underlying mechanism of cognitive impairment that results due to perioperative cerebral hypoperfusion remains to be determined. Isoflurane anaesthesia induces neuronal injury via endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, whereas a sub-anaesthetic dose of propofol improves postoperative cognitive function. However, the effects of the combination of isoflurane plus propofol, which is a common aesthetic combination administered to patients, on ER stress and cognition remain unknown. Methods: We sought to determine the effects of isoflurane plus propofol on ER stress and cognitive function in rats insulted by cerebral hypoperfusion. Ligation of the bilateral common carotid arteries (CCA) was adopted to develop the cerebral hypoperfusion rat model. A second surgery, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), requiring general anaesthesia, was performed 30 days later so that the effects of anaesthetics on the cognitive function of CH rats could be assessed. Rats received isoflurane alone (1.9%), propofol alone (40 mg·kg-1·h-1) or a combination of isoflurane and propofol (1% and 20 mg·kg-1·h-1 or 1.4% and 10 mg·kg-1·h-1). Behavioural studies (fear conditioning [FC] test), histological analyses (Nissl staining) and biochemical analyses (western blotting of the harvested rat brain tissues) were employed. Results: The combination of 1% isoflurane plus 20 mg·kg-1·h-1 propofol did not aggravate cognitive impairment or ER stress in ageing rats with CH that were further subjected ORIF surgery. Conclusions: These data suggest that ER stress contributes to the underlying mechanism of cognitive impairment and that the combination of isoflurane and propofol did not aggravate cognitive impairment and ER stress in ageing rats with CH that were further subjected ORIF surgery.
Prying and Shear in End-Plate Connection Design

Seven large, extended end‐plate connections with eight tension bolts were fabricated and tested to failure at the Fritz Engineering Laboratory. Lehigh University. At least one connection failed by bolt fracture, weld fracture, or plate shear fracture. Experimental results led to concerns for bolt prying forces and end‐plate shear forces. Finite element analysis models, using shell elements for the end plate and beam flanges and plane‐stress elements for the beam web, were developed for the connections. Elastic and inelastic finite element solutions were obtained by using the ADINA program to provide predictions of the magnitude of shear force in the plate projection and the increases in bolt force due to prying action. The analytically predicted bolt forces were compared with the experimentally measured forces and reasonable agreement was found. Simple design rules, which complement the current design procedures for unstiffened end‐plate connections, are presented.
The Brockport physical fitness test manual

Teachers no longer have to adapt standard physical fitness tests to accommodate students with special needs. The all-new Brockport Physical Fitness Test is specifically designed to test the fitness of youths from ages 10 through 17 that have various disabilities. This manual and related materials provide teachers with everything they need to know to easily administer the test.Years in preparation, the Brockport Test was developed through Project Target, a research study funded by the U.S. Department of Education and designed to develop a health-related, criterion-referenced physical fitness test. The manual presents all test items that comprise the Brockport Test, including-a written description of the test items, -how they are to be administered, -what equipment is needed, -ways of scoring the test, -number of trials required, -test modifications, and-recommendations for easy test administration.The manual's unique personalized approach allows the tester to -identify health-related concerns, -establish the components of physical fitness to be measured, -identify test items, -create unique physical fitness profiles, and-apply standards associated with desired levels of health-related physical fitness.The manual includes a special chapter that presents health-related, criterion-referenced test selection guides and standards for assessing physical fitness. Standards are presented in tabular form. In all, "The Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual" is an easy-to-follow, thorough guide that makes it easier for teachers to assess the fitness levels of students with special needs.The "Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual" is also available as part of a kit of coordinated resources that includes software, a training guide, measurement tools, and much more.
Embedding ICT in the literacy and numeracy strategies:Final Report

The purpose of this document is to present the findings from the evaluation of the ‘Embedding ICT in the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies’ pilot project. In this project interactive whiteboards (IWBs) were installed in Year 5 and Year 6 classes in 12-15 schools in each of six Local Education Authorities (LEAs): Cumbria, Bracknell Forest, Lewisham, Oxfordshire, Redcar and Cleveland, and Wakefield. In each of these LEAs a local co-ordinator was appointed as an IWB Consultant to manage the project locally and to provide training and support to the teachers involved. The pilot project ran from Autumn 2002 to Summer 2004. The evaluation, undertaken by a team based in the Centre for Learning and Teaching in the School of Education Communication and Language Sciences at Newcastle University investigated aspects of classroom interaction through a series of structured observations, the views of teachers and pupils through interviews, teachers’ weekly records of IWB use and the impact on pupils’ attainment through their performance in national Key Stage 2 tests. In addition a literature review was undertaken to support both the pilot project and the evaluation.
Effect of Alternative Materials on Engineering Properties of Alluvial Soil for Construction of Road Subgrade

With the increasing constructional activities in road sector, situation has arisen where conventional good quality soils for subgrade are in short supply in many locations due to variety of reasons. Particularly in densely populated areas this problem is very accute. On the other hand, due to rapid industrialization throughout the world, the production of huge quantity of waste materials creates not only the environmental problem but also the depositional hazards. Safe disposal of the same is very vital issue and such situation can be addressed by the bulk utilization of these materials mainly in the field of civil engineering applications. A systematic detailed investigation was undertaken by the authors for using rice husk ash (RHA) and pond ash with soils to enhance the quality of the soil as subgrade material. CBR value in soaked and unsoaked condition increases in a small amount for addition of RHA, but with addition of lime in RHA mixed soils, better increment has been observed in the CBR values both in the soaked and unsoaked conditions. Further mixing pond ash with the soil showed increment in CBR both in unsoaked and soaked condition and mixing of pond ash upto 150% has shown that the gain in CBR value is more than double for soaked and unsoaked conditions.
Safeguarding in the 21st century - where to now

While policy in the last ten years has created the architecture for a more effective model of safeguarding that is consistent with the innovative methods of provision available elsewhere in Europe a significant gap remains between policy and practice on the ground. This review sets out a model of safeguarding for the 21st century. Including detailed recommendations at strategic, operational and practitioner level, this review should be read by everyone leading work to safeguard children.
Evaluation of the impact of mechanical vibration on the adult skeleton

The potential for exercise to maintain or enhance bone strength during ageing is of increasing interest. Preliminary evidence suggests that whole body vibration (WBV) can enhance muscle strength and maintain bone density in postmenopausal women, and may provide low impact anabolic exercise suitable for use in patients with weakened skeletons. The main aim of this thesis is to evaluate the impact of WBV on the adult human skeleton, putting the impact of WBV in the context of other habitual locomotor activities in order to analyse which WBV settings may hold most osteogenic potential. The potential for a unilateral model of WBV using the Galileo 900 was also assessed. To investigate these aims, transmission of WBV delivered by the Galileo 900, Powerplate Pro 5 and Juvent 1000 platforms was assessed using a motion capture system. Strain at the tibia was recorded using a bone surface bonded strain gauge. The results presented here suggest that WBV is transmitted to the hip and spine on all platforms, however attenuation of the WBV stimulus is observed above the anterior superior iliac spine. The greatest attenuation is observed with the Galileo 900 which has a side alternating motion as opposed to the vertical motion of the Powerplate Pro 5 and Juvent 1000. The greatest accelerations transmitted to the hip and spine are generated by the Powerplate Pro 5, with the Galileo 900 delivering lower accelerations for similar input frequency and amplitudes and the Juvent 1000 delivering 10 fold lower accelerations. The unilateral loading model of WBV appears to be possible as, when a single leg is placed on the platform, transmission of WBV to the contralateral leg is far less than to the leg on the platform. This is also reflected in the strain and strain rates observed when the strain gauged leg is placed on the platform as opposed to off the platform during WBV. Strains and strain rates generated during WBV on the Powerplate Pro 5 and Juvent 1000 are comparable to those generated whilst walking, however on the Galileo 900, strains equivalent to those generated whilst performing high impact activities such as jumping are observed. Strain rates of much greater magnitude than those observed during habitual locomotor activities are also generated on the Galileo 900.
The Role of Human Resource Management on Attracting and Retaining of Qualified Employees in Jordan Organizations

While the factor of employee engagement and retention is always important to any organization for its sustenance and development, the same can even turn crucial under unique situations, like the one in Jordan business environment, where the psyche of the employees due to the influence of the prevailing cultures proves detrimental in employee engagement and retention. Therefore this study explored the nuances of both Jordanian business environment and the relevant literature of HRM on employee engagement and retention before conducting research and analysis of the whole to come up with the conclusion that successful inculcation of intrinsic motivation is the key to Engage and Retain Employees in Jordan and that is possible through adopting servant leadership style and HPWS (High-Performance Work System), and finally recommending a package of the same.
Polarisation vs consensus-building: how US and German news media portray climate change as a feature of political identities

ABSTRACT Attitudes to climate-friendly policies often align with individual political leaning and associated media consumption patterns, but the mechanisms explaining this relationship are not well understood. This study presents an in-depth qualitative analysis of portrayals of political actors from 229 articles published in six German and US news outlets during May–July 2019. The results show that the outlets consumed by left- and right-leaning audiences emphasise oppositional identity portrayals, portraying features that are likely to trigger a negative response towards political identities typically opposed by their recipients. The outlets with a more balanced or centrist audience offer a wider array of identity portrayals and emphasise policy questions over fundamental beliefs. Observed patterns differ considerably between Germany and the US, reflecting political and media system differences. The results offer insight into how media reporting can contribute to political polarisation and consensus-building regarding climate change.
Wire-length distribution of three-dimensional integrated circuits

In this paper, the wire (interconnect)-length distribution of three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits is derived following the methodology used to estimate two-dimensional wire-length distribution (Davis et al, 1998). It is found that 3D integration results in a narrower wire-length distribution with a higher number of local wires and fewer global wires than 2D integration. The impact of 3D integration on system performance is discussed.
Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of Cryogenic Liquid Turbulent Flow Fluid Film Bearings

The Phase 2 (1994) Annual Progress Report presents two major report sections describing the thermal analysis of tilting- and flexure-pad hybrid bearings, and the unsteady flow and transient response of a point mass rotor supported on fluid film bearings. A literature review on the subject of two-phase flow in fluid film bearings and part of the proposed work for 1995 are also included. The programs delivered at the end of 1994 are named hydroflext and hydrotran. Both codes are fully compatible with the hydrosealt (1993) program. The new programs retain the same calculating options of hydrosealt plus the added bearing geometries, and unsteady flow and transient forced response. Refer to the hydroflext & hydrotran User's Manual and Tutorial for basic information on the analysis and instructions to run the programs. The Examples Handbook contains the test bearing cases along with comparisons with experimental data or published analytical values. The following major tasks were completed in 1994 (Phase 2): (1) extension of the thermohydrodynamic analysis and development of computer program hydroflext to model various bearing geometries, namely, tilting-pad hydrodynamic journal bearings, flexure-pad cylindrical bearings (hydrostatic and hydrodynamic), and cylindrical pad bearings with a simple elastic matrix (ideal foil bearings); (2) improved thermal model including radial heat transfer through the bearing stator; (3) calculation of the unsteady bulk-flow field in fluid film bearings and the transient response of a point mass rotor supported on bearings; and (4) a literature review on the subject of two-phase flows and homogeneous-mixture flows in thin-film geometries.
Multimedia services management in next generation mobile networks

In this paper the results of an overall research work dealing with the management strategies for the effective transport of a "multi-media" and "multi-requirement" service in enhanced 3rd generation mobile radio systems are presented. The contemporary use of more bearers, one for each traffic component of the service, coupled with innovative control techniques, ad-hoc developed to recognise and jointly manage the different parts of a unique multimedia traffic, is designed. Better exploitation of mobile channel is achieved by adapting to the new traffic nature the procedures of set up, handover, channel access and admission control.