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Consumer Ethnocentrism and Attitude Toward Domestic Product in Pekanbaru

The purpose of this research is to discover high school student ethnocentrism and their attitude toward domestic product. Identifying these factors are very important for marketers in design their marketing program. Based on consumer ethnocentrism questionnaire (CETSCALE) developed by Shimp and Sharma (1987), 17 questions were given to the student from one private high school in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. Moreover, question about their attitude, preference, and the reason to choose domestic product also being questioned. About 118 students participated in this study. The data collected was analyzed through qualitative and quantitative method. The result showed that this study provides support for the CETSCALE’s reliability and validity. Mean score on the CETSCALE is 57.20, which is indicating a moderate level. From the question about country of origin, approximately 60.2% respondents pay attention to the product country of origin. In relation to the price, 55.1% would buy the domestic product if the price between the domestic and foreign product is the same. On the other situation 71.2% respondent would buy the domestic product if the price is cheaper, contrary to only 23.7 % respondent that keep buying domestic product even the price is higher. It is important to note that even they have high ethnocentrism score, not all of them willing to buy domestic product when the price is higher. We also gave them opened question asking about what kind of product and services they prefer domestic made. Nearly 50% mentioned clothes or dress and many respondents refer to specific kind of clothes or motive such as Batik. Food is chosen by at least 66% respondent as domestic product they prefer. The most reasons are the cheap prices, same quality, delicious taste for food, and proud to consume the domestic product. We may conclude that respondent were ethnocentrism at certain product but still considering the price to make a buying decision.
QUADRATIC RESPONSE THEORY FOR THE INTERACTION OF CHARGED PARTICLES WITH AN ELECTRON GAS

A survey is presented of the theoretical status of quadratic response theories for the understanding of non-linear aspects in the interaction of charged particles with matter. In the frame of the many-body perturbation theory, we study the interaction of charged particles with an electron gas, within the random-phase approximation (RPA). In particular, nonlinear corrections to the stopping power of an electron gas for ions are analyzed, and special emphasis is made on the contribution to the stopping power coming from the excitation of single and double plasmons. Double plasmon mean free paths of swift electrons passing through an electron gas are also discussed.
Functional-coefficient cointegration models in the presence of deterministic trends

ABSTRACT In this article, we extend the functional-coefficient cointegration model (FCCM) to the cases in which nonstationary regressors contain both stochastic and deterministic trends. A nondegenerate distributional theory on the local linear (LL) regression smoother of the FCCM is explored. It is demonstrated that even when integrated regressors are endogenous, the limiting distribution is the same as if they were exogenous. Finite-sample performance of the LL estimator is investigated via Monte Carlo simulations in comparison with an alternative estimation method. As an application of the FCCM, electricity demand analysis in Illinois is considered.
A study on dynamic and thermodynamic aspects of breaks in the summer monsoon over India

The rainfall associated with the Indian summer monsoon shows large intraseasonal and interannual variability. Break‐monsoon conditions are one of the important epochs of the monsoon, and they contribute significantly to the intraseasonal variability of the monsoon. The National Centers for Environmental Prediction–National Center for Atmospheric Research reanalysis data sets are used to investigate the significant energy budget terms during the pre‐break (5 days prior to the commencement of the break), break and post‐break (5 days after the cessation of the break) periods. In the present study, certain dynamic and thermodynamic characteristics of the monsoon circulation during break‐monsoon conditions are investigated. The important terms in the various energy budget equations are analysed between the surface and 100 hPa for the break and its departures from pre‐ and post‐break for the period 1968–96. The statistical significance of these departures is also examined by Student's t‐test at the 95% confidence level. The volume integral of the budget terms is also examined in four sectors, i.e. the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, northern India and central India.
Rhetorical Organisation of the Subsections of Research Article Introductions in Applied Linguistics.

*An earlier version of this paper was presented at the GlobELT 2017 Conference: An International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, May 18-21, 2017, Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey. Abstract: Since the publication of the book Genre Analysis (CUP) by Swales (1990), many studies have focused on the study of the rhetorical organisation of different sections of research articles (RAs). The organisation of RA introductions has received most of the attention. However, the focus has generally been on the structure of introductions without subsections or on the main part of introductions with subsections. The term “main part” refers to the section between the abstract and the first subsection of an introduction. However, many researchers have not specified whether the introductions they studied were followed by subsections or not. Therefore, the present study firstly focuses on the structural comparison of RAs with and without subsections. Also, the rhetorical organisation of RA introductions with subsections has not received any attention. Hence, the second purpose of the present study is to investigate how RA introductions with subsections in the field of Applied Linguistics are rhetorically organised. The corpus used in the study consisted of 50 RA introductions published in high impact Applied Linguistics journals. In the analysis, Swales’ (1990, 2004) CARS model was used. The findings show that there are rhetorical differences between RA introductions with and without subsections. The study has implications for teaching academic writing to postgraduate students and novice researchers.
3D finite-difference method using discontinuous grids

We have formulated a 3D finite-difference method (FDM) using discontinuous grids, which is a kind of multigrid method. As long as uniform grids are used, the grid size is determined by the shortest wavelength to be calculated, and this constitutes a significant constraint on the introduction of low-velocity layers. We use staggered grids that consist of, on one hand, grids with fine spacing near the surface where the wave velocity is low, and on the other hand, grids whose spacing is three times coarser in the deeper region. In each region, we calculated the wavefield using a velocity-stress formulation of second-order accuracy and connected these two regions with linear interpolations. The second-order finite-difference (FD) approximation was used for updating. Since we did not use interpolations for updating, the time increments were the same in both regions. The use of discontinuous grids adapted to the velocity structure resulted in a significant reduction of computational requirements, which is model dependent but typically one-fifth to one-tenth, without a marked loss of accuracy.
The Effects of Sandplay Therapy on Visually Disabled University Students' Anxiety, Depression, and Psychological Well-being

University years when students’ transition from adolescence to adulthood occurs are when their psychological, physical, and cognitive development is active. In all areas of life, they are separated from the protection of their parents, become responsible for themselves as adults, and are faced with a diversity of problems in their overall life in addition to their studies (Moon, Kim & Park, 2006). During this period, they come to encounter educational and social environments different from previous years and start to contemplate their values and identity. They are apt to be under severe stress or psychologically unstable (Lim, 2007). In particular, disabled university students may feel increased anxiety and depression due to uncertainty about their present and future, weak self-control, and feelings of isolation (Jang, 2001; Kazdin, 1998; Kwon, 2000; Rutter, 1991). In addition, for the reason that they are disabled, they experience anxiety and depression resulting from discrimination in competition, a sense of alienation, low grades, difficulty in friendly relations, and anxiety over their career (Jang, 2001; Kwon & Kim, 2004; Lee, 2004). Visually disabled university students are separated from protection by their parents or teachers and cannot request help from those surrounding them in planning and realizing their personal life. Therefore, they do not actively work but face their environment in a passive way, their autonomy is restricted and as a result, they may experience a low sense of competence, be socially withdrawn, and their power of concentration may decrease. They Original Article Symbols and Sandplay Therapy 2013;4(2):51-59 http://dx.doi. org/10.12964/jsst.130007 eISSN : 2288-5188 pISSN : 2234-0556
The Research on Venture Capital’s Effect on Earnings Management of Listed Companies of GEM before IPO: Evidence from China

This article selects IPO firms of China GEM in 2009-2014 as the research object, using cross sectional modified Jones model to measure accrued earnings management, with the multiple regression method to discuss the effect of venture capital (VC) on earnings management before IPO. It shows that there is negative correlation between single VC and the earnings management before IPO, but no significant correlation between joint VC and the earnings management before IPO. This result is robust. In conclusion, single VC plays the role of certification and monitoring. While because of the incompleteness of the contracts, there are conflicts in the joint VC. It prevents joint VC from inhibiting the action of the earnings management.
Output feedback variable structure control for a class of uncertain switched systems

This paper considers the output feedback variable structure control problem for a class of uncertain switched systems. A single sliding surface is constructed using only output information. Robust stability of the sliding motion restricted to the sliding surface is achieved and complete invariance to the matched and the mismatched uncertainties is guaranteed via a hysteresis switching law based on a reduced order observer. Output feedback variable structure controllers are given to guarantee that the redefined sliding surface is reached in finite time. A numerical example illustrates the effectiveness of the proposed design method. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd and Chinese Automatic Control Society
Learning From Success and Failure in Corporate Entrepreneurship and Organizational Change: A Multi-Case Study of Chinese Companies

This study focused on how Chinese companies effectively learn from success and failures during the corporate entrepreneurship and organizational change process. 9 corporate entrepreneurship cases (6 success and 3 failures) from three diversified Chinese companies were analyzed. A contingency model was revealed that the learning process largely depended on the heterogeneity of corporate entrepreneurship activities. When companies initiated explorations in new and emergent business areas, learning from the others' success was emphasized; When companies only targeted on the improvement and change of the current business, learning from the combination of own success and failures was advantageous; When companies had failure experience in explorative practices, the subsequent corporate entrepreneurship activities (either exploration or exploitation) would benefit from the learning from the failures. Theoretical and managerial implications were also discussed.
Parameterization and Evaluation of Predictions of DSSAT/CANEGRO for Brazilian Sugarcane

The DSSAT/CANEGRO model was parameterized and its predictions evaluated using data from five sugarcane experiments conducted in Southern Brazil. Some parameters whose values were either directly measured or considered to be well-known were not adjusted. Ten of the 20 parameters were optimized using a Generalized Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE) algorithm using the leave-one-out cross-validation technique. Model predictions were evaluated using measured data of LAI, stalk and aerial dry mass, sucrose content, and soil water content, using bias, root mean squared error (RMSE), modeling efficiency (Eff), correlation coefficient and agreement index. The DSSAT/CANEGRO model simulated the sugarcane crop in Southern Brazil well, using the parameterization reported here. The soil water content predictions were better for rainfed (mean RMSE=0.122mm) than for irrigated treatment (mean RMSE=0.214mm). Predictions were best for aerial dry mass (Eff=0.85), followed by stalk dry mass (Eff=0.765) and then sucrose mass (Eff=0.17). Number of green leaves showed the worst fit (Eff=-2.300). Key-words: crop modeling; Saccharum spp. ; leave-one-out cross-validation; GLUE
The changing tides of port geography (1950–2012)

Human geographers actively studied ports in past decades. However, the extent to which port geography constituted a specific research stream within human geography remained largely unanswered. By reviewing 399 port papers published in major geography journals, the authors critically investigated the trends and changing tides of port geography research. The findings point out the emergence of the core community shifting from mainstream geography research to increasing connection with other disciplines, notably transport studies. The paper offers a progressive view on human geographers’ abilities to form a research community on port development, while identifying opportunities in the pursuit of collaboration between different academic disciplines.
Contrasting Impact of Future CO2 Emission Scenarios on the Extent of CaCO3 Mineral Undersaturation in the Humboldt Current System

The eastern boundary upwelling systems are among those regions that are most vulnerable to an ocean acidification-induced transition toward undersaturated conditions with respect to mineral CaCO3, but no assessment exists yet for the Humboldt Current System. Here we use a high-resolution ( 7.5 km) regional ocean model to investigate past and future changes in ocean pH and CaCO3 saturation state in this system. We find that within the next few decades, the nearshore waters off Peru are projected to become corrosive year round with regard to aragonite, the more soluble form of CaCO3. The volume of aragonite undersaturated water off Peru will continue to increase in the future irrespective of the amount of CO2 emitted to the atmosphere. In contrast, the development of the saturation state with regard to calcite, a less soluble form of carbonate, depends strongly on the scenario followed. By 2050, calcite undersaturation appears in the nearshore waters off Peru occasionally, but by 2090 in a high-emission scenario (RCP8.5), 60% of the water in the euphotic zone will become permanently calcite undersaturated. Most of this calcite undersaturation off Peru can likely be avoided if a low emission scenario (RCP2.6) consistent with the Paris Agreement is followed. The progression of ocean acidification off Chile follows a similar pattern, except that the saturation states are overall higher. But also here, calcite undersaturated waters will become common in the subsurface waters under the RCP8.5 scenario by the end of this century, while this can be avoided under the RCP2.6 scenario. Plain Language Summary The oceanic uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxdide represents a large ecosystem service to humanity, but it leads to ocean acidification, which can stress marine life in a major manner. Here we show that as a result of ocean acidification, the nearshore waters of the Humboldt Current System are bound to become undersaturated with respect to the carbonate mineral aragonite within the next decades. In contrast, future calcite undersaturation depends strongly on future carbon emissions. In a high emission scenario, year round-calcite undersaturation will develop by the end of the century. In contrast, if an emission scenario consistent with the Paris agreement was followed, the development of calcite undersaturation can be largely avoided, saving marine ecosystems from a major threat.
Corporate governance and executive perquisites

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between executive perquisite consumption and indicators of corporate governance after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expanded the disclosure requirements related to perquisites. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses ordinary least squares and Tobit regressions to examine the dollar value of perquisites consumed, the number of perquisites consumed and the types of perquisites consumed. Findings - The analysis shows that firms with weak corporate governance are more likely to award perquisites to executives. Firms characterized as being more prone to the presence of agency problems are associated with greater levels of perquisite consumption. Finally, there is evidence that not all perquisite consumptions can be attributed to an agency problem. Efficiently operating firms are associated with greater levels of perquisite consumption as are larger firms. Research limitations/implications - The authors examine firms in the period immediately after the SEC initiated the expanded disclosures. This may limit the generalizability of the results to other exchange-listed firms that changed their perquisite policy as a result of the rule change. Originality/value - The paper extends the literature on corporate governance and mandatory corporate disclosure by investigating the association between corporate governance characteristics and perquisite consumption. This paper examines this relation immediately after the SEC expanded the disclosures surrounding perquisites to provide the public with more transparent disclosures.
Urban-Scale Material Flow Analysis: Malaysian Cities Case Study

Urban metabolism studies highlight the consumption of inputresources, the process within the system together from the source, use phaseand recycling of wastes. The aim of this study was to assess urban metabolism inthree cities in Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Jaya and Selayang by usingMaterial Flow Analysis (MFA). The data that was analysed included electricityinputs, water inputs, food (rice, eggs and sugar) inputs, carbon dioxide outputs,wastewater outputs and solid waste outputs. The national data were downscaledto provide regional data where deemed necessary. The electricityconsumption of 0.188 koe/cap/day in Klang Valley contributed to carbondioxide of 0.455 kg/cap/day, while 95.32% of water consumption becamewastewater. Consumption of 0.38 kg/cap/day of ‘rice, eggs and sugar’contributed in the production of 4.5 kg/cap/day of solid wastes. The urbanmetabolism approach provides information on urban management at city levelsuch as material cycling, energy efficiency and waste management and may alsoassist in decision making for future urban development planning as well asproviding an informed and rapid assessment on the environmental performanceof urban area.
The silicate and carbon-rich models of CoRoT-7b, Kepler-9d and Kepler-10b

Possible bulk compositions of the super-Earth exoplanets CoRoT-7b, Kepler-9d, and Kepler-10b are investigated by applying a commonly used silicate model and a non-standard carbon model. Their internal structures are deduced using a suitable equation of state for the materials. The degeneracy problems of their compositions can be partly overcome, based on the fact that all three planets are extremely close to their host stars. By analyzing the numerical results, we conclude: 1) the iron core of CoRoT-7b is not more than 27% of its total mass within 1σ mass-radius error bars, so an Earth-like composition is less likely, but its carbon rich model can be compatible with an Earth-like core/mantle mass fraction; 2) Kepler-10b is more likely to have a Mercury-like composition, with its old age implying that its high iron content may be a result of strong solar wind or giant impact; 3) the transiting-only super-Earth Kepler-9d is also discussed. Combining its possible composition with the formation theory, we can place some constraints on its mass and bulk composition.
Satisfactory Prediction of Performance of Total Quality Management Critical Techniques

This paper aims to determine the performance of nine Total Quality Management Critical Techniques (TQM CTs) in automotive industry. In order to achieve this purpose, six significant criteria for predicting the satisfactory of TQM CTs have been proposed. This study has been carried out at Malaysia Automotive Manufacturing Industry by the quality experts’ judgments. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) has been employed that is a Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methodology. The results show the priority of TQM CTs based on their satisfactory grade. Also a sensitivity analysis is conducted to indicate the realistic of its final outcome. Finally an AHP model as a decision-making model is recommended with . 03 overall inconsistency to aware the management to promote the usage of the TQM CTs efficiently and effectively.
A Comparative Study between Via-Hole and Via-Free Grounded Coplanar Waveguide to Microstrip Transitions on Thin Polymer Substrate

A comparative study between via-holed and via-free back-to-back GCPW-MS-GCPW (Grounded Coplanar Waveguide-Microstrip lines) transitions is reported in this paper. According to simulation results, both via-holed and via-free transitions on commercial benzocyclobutene polymer 20 µm film show a bandwidth over 57 GHz. Bandwidth of optimized via-holed transitions increases with the via-hole diameter, up to 75 GHz with 300 μm via-hole diameter. The via-hole free transition achieves experimentally an ultrabroadband from 2 GHz to 78 GHz with an insertion loss of only 0.5 dB thanks to the copper metallization thickness of 2 μm. In addition, these measurement results are in perfect agreement with the simulation results. These via-free and via-holes transitions are very useful and requested in component packaging, on-wafer measurements of microstrip based microwave integrated circuits, and also the interconnections in hybrid circuits including both microstrip and coplanar structures.
Post traumatic stress disorder and adaptive capacity in victims of intimate partner violence

The goal of this article was to identify the existing relationship between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the adaptive capacity in a group of victims of intimate partner violence residing in Medellin (Colombia). The sample consisted of 26 people, both male and female selected from different health and social centers. The instruments used were the PTSD Symptom Severity Scale and the Maladjustment Scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's Correlation Coefficient were used for data analysis. The results reinforce the initiative of considering PTSD as a diagnostic category unmistakably associated to intimate partner violence; 84.2% of the sample reported Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptomatology, mainly avoidance and hyperarousal, as well as somatic manifestations. Maladjustment levels were highly elevated, 93.2% average, the areas with the lowest level of adaptive capacity were marital life and family life, while maladjustment levels exhibited significant associations with overall PTSD and hyperarousal (p <0.01). In general, the participants exhibited emotional affliction in their responses, characterized by the presence of somatic anxiety, an intense fear of re-experiencing the abuse situations and a marked response of increased arousal.