Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DETERMINAN STRUKTUR MODAL DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)

This study aims to measure and analyze the effects of profitability, firm size, growth, asset structure and non debt tax shield to the capital structure and the impact to firm value of food and beverage companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange 2011-2016. Sampling by Purposive sampling so obtained sample of 10 companies. The result of data analysis using a two-stage regression analysis showed profitability have negative and significant effect to capital structure, firm size, growth, and non debt tax shield negatively and insignificant effect on capital stucture, asset structure have positive and insignificant effect to capital structure, profitability, firm size, asset structure and capital structure have positive and significant effect on firm value, growth and non debt tax shield have positive effect not significant to firm value. Meanwhile, the result of the sobel test indicates that capital structure test can mediate the relationship betwenn profitability to firm value, but capital structure test can not mediate the relationship between firm size, growth, assets structure, non debt tax shield to firm value.
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 and booLD Programs for Calculation and Analysis of Corrected Linkage Disequilibrium

We describe software which calculates a set of linkage disequilibrium statistics, including multiallelic D′ corrected by the bootstrap and permutation. The software also provides a tool for maximum likelihood and least squares estimation and testing of a set of hierarchical hypotheses formulated within the framework of the Malecot model of the decay of linkage disequilibrium with distance. Additionally, the bootstrap approach is used for estimation of the model parameter's confidence intervals and for hypothesis testing. The programs are available from http://www.geneticepi. com/Research/software/software.html
Trends in Prescription Opioid Use in Pediatric Emergency Department Patients

Objective In recent years, there has been increased emphasis on treating pain in emergency departments (EDs), coinciding with mounting concerns regarding the abuse potential of prescription opioids. In this study, we describe trends in opioid prescribing in pediatric patients in the US EDs over the past decade. Methods Data from the 2001–2010 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey were analyzed and pain-related visits were identified. Pain-related ED visits by pediatric patients (⩽19 y) where an opioid analgesic was administered or prescribed were tabulated by age category and year. Specific opioids analyzed included codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine, and oxycodone. The use patterns of nonopioid pain relievers were also investigated. Results were further stratified by Drug Enforcement Agency schedule and pain-related diagnosis. Results The overall use of opioid analgesics in pain-related pediatric ED visits increased from 11.2% to 14.5% between 2001 and 2010 (P = 0.015). The use of Drug Enforcement Agency schedule II agents doubled from 3.6% in 2001 to 7.0% in 2010 (P < 0.001), whereas there was no significant increase in the use of schedule III, IV, and V agents (P = 0.34). Hydrocodone was the most frequently prescribed opioid analgesic. Increased opioid use was most dramatic in ED visits that involved adolescents. There was no significant increase in the use of nonopioid analgesics in pediatric ED patients (P = 0.086). Conclusions Opioid use for pain-related pediatric ED visits has increased significantly from 2001 to 2010, particularly among adolescents. Emergency department providers must be vigilant in balancing pain relief with minimizing the adverse effects of opioid analgesics.
The first case of a small supernumerary marker chromosome derived from chromosome 10 in an adult woman with an apparently normal phenotype

Abstract Small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMCs) originating from chromosome 10 are rare. A limited number of cases are documented. We report a new diagnosis of a mosaic sSMC (10) in a normal female who asked for genetic evaluation before undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. Chromosome preparations from peripheral lymphocyte cultures were performed according to standard procedures. QFQ-banded chromosomes confirmed the presence of an sSMC: 47,XX,+mar[49]/46,XX[51]. FISH and array CGH analysis showed that the sSMC consisted of chromosome 10 with a gain of the 10p11.1p11. 21 (2.5 Mb) chromosomal region. The presence of sSMC (10) was also confirmed in the patient’s mother and sister. It did not appear to affect the phenotype of the women who were phenotypically normal and healthy, and at the time of writing the woman became pregnant naturally. Phenotypes associated with an sSMC vary from normal to severely abnormal. It has been shown that variations in the chromosomal region of sSMCs result in observable differences in clinical outcome. The phenotypical consequences of sSMCs are difficult to predict because of differences in euchromatic DNA content, chromosomal origin, and varying degrees of mosaicism. Therefore, the continued investigation of a larger number of sSMC cases, in particular those originating from chromosome 10 that are the infrequently encountered and characterized, and a better understanding of the genetic content is important in order to improve the delineation of karyotype-phenotype correlation, contributing to a more informed prenatal counseling or prognosis.
Regulation of Anti-atherogenic Apolipoprotein M Gene Expression by the Orphan Nuclear Receptor LRH-1*

The orphan nuclear receptor liver receptor homolog-1 (LRH-1, NR5A2) has been reported to play a crucial role in early development, in the control of the hepatic inflammatory response, in intestinal cell crypt renewal as well as in bile acid biosynthesis and reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). Here, we report the identification of apolipoprotein M (APOM) as a novel target gene for LRH-1. Using gene-silencing experiments, adenovirus-mediated overexpression, transient transfection, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays, it is shown that LRH-1 directly regulates human and mouse APOM transcription by binding to an LRH-1 response element located in the proximal APOM promoter region. In addition, we demonstrate that bile acids suppress APOM expression in a SHP-dependent manner in vitro and in vivo by inhibiting LRH-1 transcriptional activity on the APOM promoter as demonstrated by in vivo ChIP assay. Taken together, our results demonstrate that LRH-1 is a novel regulator of APOM transcription and further extend the role of this orphan nuclear receptor in lipoprotein metabolism and cholesterol homeostasis.
Quality management practices in SMEs: a comparative study between India and Namibia

Purpose Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have now become an important part of economy for not only developed nations but also for emerging economies. Irrespective of the benefits that can be derived, SMEs in emerging economies still lack the will to implement quality management (QM) practices. Using a comparative study, the purpose of this paper is to understand the status of QM practices in SMEs of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach A survey-based approach was adopted to understand the established QM practices in the SMEs. A survey instrument was designed by reviewing the literature on QM initiatives in SMEs. A sample of 270 SMEs across Southern India and 189 SMEs in Namibia was selected through stratified random sampling technique. Findings The overall response rate was 19.52 percent for India and 26.46 percent for Namibia, respectively. There were similarities and differences in responses from SMEs in both countries. Similarities are in terms of limited implementation of QM practices, and also less use of tools and techniques. Reasons for not implementing include unknown to the authors, and the high cost of training. Differences emerged in the type of market (Indian SMEs catering to one major customer), CSFs and business performance indicators. It was interesting to find that management commitment and involvement do not have a major influence as CSF for SMEs in both the countries. Originality/value The research is the first attempt in bringing a comparative study about QM practices in SMEs from developing countries. The insights will help emerging economies to develop policies for education and training, and thus facilitate implementation of QM practices in SMEs.
The analysis of the optimal operation of integrated energy microgrid with multi-energy supply and energy storage

The technology of multi-energy supply and energy storage can both improve the efficiency of energy use and the renewable energy absorption capacity of system, in which way they have wide application prospects. Based on the actual data of a park in East China, an integrated energy microgrid containing CCHP system and energy storage was modelled, in which the nonlinear characteristics of each equipment in the CCHP system, the investment cost and the maintenance cost were taken into consideration. With the objective function to minimize the total cost, an optimal economic operation model of the integrated energy microgrid was established. Finally, an example was given to demonstrate the economic benefits and the effect of improving the renewable energy absorption capacity brought by the introduction of multi-energy supply and energy storage.
Renal Vascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus

It is common knowledge that the diabetic state accelerates the development of atherosclerosis in the arteries of the lower extremities, the heart and the kidneys. This study is restricted to the kidneys and is based upon 1,465 autopsies on diabetic subjects. The renal arteries: The average intensity of atherosclerosis in the renal arteries of diabetic subjects is much greater than in nondiabetics of corresponding age, and in some of the older diabetics narrowing of these vessels is a contributory factor in the production of atrophy of the renal cortex. But in the great majority of kidneys, cortical atrophy is due almost entirely to arteriolosclerosis and intercapiUary glomerulosclerosis. The renal arterioles: An afferent arteriole is denned as the terminal vessel supplying a glomerulus. The vessels from which the afferent arterioles arise are called small arteries. In this discussion arteriolosclerosis refers to the presence of a hyaline subintimal deposit in the afferent arterioles. The arteriolar hyaline varies from a thin subintimal layer with an intact muscular wall (grade 1) to a massive deposit with replacement of the muscle (grade 3) illustrated in Figure 1. The incidence of arteriolosclerosis in diabetes is shown in Table 1. It appears to be rare before the age of 20 years; the number of reported cases is too small to have much significance. It was found in about onehalf of the subjects between 20 and 50 years of age, and in about two-thirds of those over 50 years of age. It is somewhat more frequent in females, and is especially high in females over 50 years of age. There is always an associated intimal atherosclerosis of the small arteries but the severity of the arterial lesion does not correspond with the intensity of the arteriolosclerosis. When the afferent arteriole is severely affected there is frequently a similar but less pronounced hyalinization of the efferent arteriole (Figure 2). The involvement of the efferent arteriole appears to be
Spectrophotometric determination of zinc in potable water and insulin with methylglyoxal bis(4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazone).

This paper describes the interaction of methylglyoxal bis(4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazone)(MGBPT) with a range of cations in aqueous dimethylformamide. A spectrophotometric method is proposed for the determination of zinc in potable waters and insulin. The method is based on the reaction of MGBPT with zinc, which produces an intense yellow MGBPT-Zn (1 : 1) complex that has an absorption maximum at 455 nm at pH 6.4 and obeys Beer's law in the concentration range 0.2–4 p.p.m. The method is compared with the other proposed thiosemicarbazone procedures for the spectrophotometric determination of zinc.
Cerebral Carbohydrate Metabolism in Man During Halothane Anesthesia: Effects of PaCO2 on Some Aspects of Carbohydrate Utilization

Cerebral blood flow and carbohydrate utilization were measured in healthy adult male volunteers during anesthesia produced by 1.2 per cent halothane in oxygen during hypocarbia, normocarbia, and mild hypercarbia. Cerebral oxygen consumption was unaffected by the rate of cerebral blood flow but was diminished by approximately 15 per cent in the presence of a 1°C. fall in body temperature. Metabolic alterations induced by 1.2 per cent halothane were slight or absent. Increased anaerobic metabolism was not demonstrated when cerebral blood flow was diminished during hypocarbia. Slight alterations in the pathways of glucose and oxygen metabolism were shown to be produced by changes in PaCO2.
Economic Evaluation of Variants of Allocation of Functions and Zones of Control Between the Staff in Logistics Systems

Technical and technological development of logistics systems leads to the necessity for revision of staff’s functions. Some functions could be given to the machines. That’s why the staff can do many different functions. We can determine the problem of rational allocation of functions and zones of control between the staff, while we can’t overload the staff and must provide the best conditions for logistic systems’ indications.
Multiservice hybrid radio over fiber and baseband AWG-PON using CWDM and spectral periodicity of arrayed waveguide gratings

We present a novel configuration of an Arrayed Waveguide Grating Passive Optical Network (AWG-PON) capable of delivering, simultaneously fixed, switched and broadcast services, both in digital and in radio-over fiber format from the central office (CO) to the optical network units (ONUs) and vice-versa. Multiservice delivery is obtained by means of exploiting the spectral periodicity of the AWG response for each CO-ONU connection and by using coarse wavelength division multiplexed (CWDM) to deliver different services originated at the CO and destined to a given ONU. Experimental results have been provided showing the feasibility of delivering simultaneously digital baseband at different bit rates and wireless services at different spectral bands with high quality.
Determinants of Supply Chain Performance among Non-Governmental Organizations in Mandera County

The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of supply chain performance among NGOs in Mandera County. The study used descriptive research design. The target population was 72 respondents’ three respondents from all the 24 NGOs in Mandera County. Since the population was small, census approach was adopted. The total respondents were 72 respondents. Primary data was collected and used. Descriptive statistics such as, mean and frequencies and inferential statistics (regression and correlation analysis) were used to perform data analysis. A multiple linear regression analysis model was used to test the hypotheses and link the variables. The findings indicated that the objectives; staff competence, information and communication, risk management process and infrastructural development were positively and significantly correlated with supply chain performance. The findings of this study are useful to the NGOs in Mandera County in their quest to ensure proper supply chain performance and improving the welfare of the residents. Keywords: Supply Chain Performance, staff competence, infrastructure development, risk management process, information and communication.
Avaliação da carcaça de suínos imunocastrados pela técnica da ultrassonografia em tempo real

Conduziu-se este estudo com o ob jetivo de avaliar a acuracia da tecnica de ultrassonografia em tempo real como ferramenta para predicao das caracteristicas de carcaca de suinos in vivo . Foram utilizados 120 suinos machos imunocastrados, com peso de 117,33±8,45kg, aos 165 dias de idade. Os animais foram submetidos a avaliacao de carcaca por meio de ultrassonografia in vivo . Foram mensuradas a profundidade de musculo, espessura de toucinho e o grau de marmoreio. Apos a avaliacao das carcacas por ultrassonografia, os animais foram abatidos em frigorifico onde foram determinadas a espessura de toucinho, profundidade de musculo e percentual de carne magra nas carcacas. A espessura de toucinho medida por ultrassonografia e, medida na carcaca apresentaram correlacao com o percentual de carne magra na carcaca mensurado por ultrassonografia. As profundidades de musculo medida na carcaca e obtida por ultrassonografia apresentaram correlacao com o percentual de carne magra e o indice de bonificacao determinados a partir de dados de ultrassonografia. O percentual de carne magra e o indice de bonificacao determinados a partir de dados de ultrassonografia apresentaram correlacao com o percentual de carne magra e o indice de bonificacao determinados na carcaca. A tecnica de ultrassonografia em tempo real apresentou alta correlacao com a determinacao direta dos parâmetros da carcaca dos suinos, para o calculo do percentual de carne magra e do indice de bonificacao, podendo ser utilizada para estimar a quantidade de carne na carcaca e a bonificacao com acuracia.
Conditional discrimination vs. matching to sample: an expansion of the testing paradigm.

A subject's performance under a conditional-discrimination procedure defines conditional relations between stimuli: "If Al, then Bl; if A2, then B2. " The procedure may also generate matching to sample. If so, the stimuli will be related not only by conditionality, but by equivalence: Al and Bl will become equivalent members of one stimulus class, A2 and B2 of another. One paradigm for testing whether a conditional-discrimination procedure has generated equivalence relations uses three sets of stimuli, A, B, and C, three stimuli per set. Subjects learn to select Set-B and Set-C comparisons conditionally upon Set-A samples. Having been explicitly taught six sample-comparison relations, A1B1, A1C1, A2B2, A2C2, A3B3,and A3C3, subjects prove immediately capable of matching the B- and C-stimuli; six new relations emerge (B1C1, B2C2, B3C3, C1B1, C2B2, C3B3). The 12 stimulus relations, six taught and six emergent, define the existence of three three-member stimulus classes, A1B1C1, A2B2C2 and A3B3C3. This paradigm was expanded by introducing three more stimuli (Set D), and teaching eight children not only the AB and AC relations but DC relations also-selecting Set-C comparisons conditionally upon Set-D samples. Six of the children proved immediately capable of matching the B- and D-stimuli to each other. By selecting appropriate Set-B comparisons conditionally upon Set-D samples, and Set-D comparisons conditionally upon Set-B samples, they demonstrated the existence of three four-member stimulus classes, A1B1C1D1, A2B2C2D2, and A3B3C3D3. These larger classes were confirmed by the subjects' success with the prerequisite lower-level conditional relations; they were also able to select Set-D comparisons conditionally upon samples from Sets A and C, and to do the BC and CB matching that defined the original three-member classes. Adding the three DC relations therefore generated 12 more, three each in BD, DB, AD, and CD. Enlarging each class by one member brought about a disproportionate increase in the number of emergent relations. Ancillary oral naming tests suggested that the subject's application of the same name to each stimulus was neither necessary nor sufficient to establish classes of equivalent stimuli.
The Impact of Quality Cost on Financial Performance of Banks Operating in Jordan

This study aimed at examining the impact of quality cost on the financial performance of banks operating in Jordan. The population of the study consisted of the (25) banks operating in Jordan, while the sample included (12) banks for which all needed data for the period (2009-2015) were available. These banks formed (48%) of the population.To achieve its objectives, the study employed the analytical descriptive approach, where data on the variables of the study were obtained from the sample banks' annual financial reports. The independent variable of the study (quality cost) was measured by preventive costs, appraisal costs, internal failure costs, and external failure costs. While the dependent variable (performance) was measured by three financial indicators (return on assets, earnings per share and Tobin Q). In addition, the control variable (bank size) was measured by the total assets of the bank. A number of statistical techniques were used in analyzing the data, such as, (means, standard deviations, multiple regression, Hausman Test). E views statistical program was used to analyze the data.The study reached to a number of results, the most important of which is that banks operating in Jordan are concerned about quality activities. In general, the results indicated the existence of a statistically significant effect of quality cost on financial performance. The study also indicated that there are variations in the effect of the quality costs dimensions (negative and positives) on the financial performance indicators. Furthermore, the results indicated that the size of the bank is the most important variable in affecting the performance of banks operating in Jordan.The study concluded with a number of recommendations, the most important of which is that banks must give attention to appraisal costs because the results of the study indicated that there is a positive effect of these costs on the returns of assets and on Tobin Q. The study also recommended that banks must improve the effectiveness of their strategic decisions taken towards the use of their assets in generating profits through increasing their investments. In addition, there is a necessity of increasing the investment in the preventive costs because they have an important role in reducing the internal failure costs and the external failure costs that result from not complying with the quality requirement. Keywords: Quality costs, Preventive costs, Appraisal costs, Internal failure costs, External failure costs, Financial performance, Banks operating in Jordan. DOI : 10.7176/RJFA/10-2-06
A visualized acoustic saliency feature extraction method for environment sound signal processing

Environment perception is an important research issue for both unmanned ground vehicles and robots. To improve the capacity of perception, a visualized acoustic saliency feature extraction (VASFE) method based on both the short-time Fourier transform (STFT) and the Mel-Frequency Cepstrum Coefficient (MFCC) for environment sound signal processing is proposed in this paper. Sound signal is visualized by using the STFT algorithm as local image feature and the Mel-Frequency Cepstrum Coefficient (MFCC) is used to represent the local acoustic feature of the signal. The proposed VASFE method is tested by the natural sound data which collected from real world of both indoor and outdoor environment. The results show that this method is able to extract the saliency features of both long-term and short-term sound signal successfully and clearly, and conducts to very distinguishable features for future processing of environment sound information.
EVALUATING FUNCTIONAL REGIONS

In the paper, we suggest an approach to evaluate the number and composition of functional regions. Suggested approach is based on basic characteristics of functional regions, that are (1) more intensive intra-regional than the inter-regional interactions and (2) internal social and economic heterogeneity. Those characteristics are measured by factors estimated in spatial interaction model. The approach to evaluate functional regions was applied to Slovenia for three time periods.