Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Double or Nothing: Patterns of Equity Fund Holdings and Transactions

Prospect theory of Kahneman and Tversky (1979) suggests that traders will typically lock in gains and gamble on losses. In extreme situations such behavior can lead to significant downside risk for fund investors. Weisman (2002) uses the term informationless investing to describe this behavior, and argues that these strategies are peculiar to the asset management industry in general, and the hedge fund industry in particular and that these strategies can produce the appearance of return enhancement without necessarily providing any value to an investor. We devise a simple procedure to determine whether a given pattern of trading is consistent with informationless investing and apply it to a unique database of daily transactions and holdings of a set of thirty nine successful Australian equity managers. While this pattern of trading does seem to characterize the portfolios of some of the largest funds in Australia, this phenomenon is limited to positions taken in individual securities within large and well diversified funds. For this reason the negative consequences for fund investors appear to be limited.
THE LOCKWOOD SURVEY 2000. CAPTURING, CATERING AND CARING FOR CUSTOMERS

This document provides a review of 260 key locations in the UK (town centres and out-of-town shopping facilities), including factors related to the economic performance of such facilities. Of particular interest are the transport modes used to access shopping facilities, and consumer ratings of car parking facilities and public transport. It is observed that town centres compete with a widening range of shopping opportunities and destinations, that they must attract affluent consumers, and that out-of-town shopping facilities designed around car use or with good car access had superior trading performance. Parking, security and toilet facilities were considered inadequate by affluent mobile customers who did not consider pubic transport consumer-friendly.
Governing Banks: A British Perspective

This conceptual paper considers the corporate governance of shareholder owned deposit taking banks in light of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Deposit taking banks present a special corporate governance problem because depositors (and taxpayers) are stakeholders. The GFC revealed significant weaknesses in the regulation and corporate governance of banks.The UK government commissioned the Walker Review of the corporate governance of UK banks in February 2009. Its recommendations are discussed in the context of the wider governance (including regulation) of banks. Regulation and corporate governance systems should focus on the establishment of effective internal risk control mechanisms and the good management of banks.
Kriging as a surrogate fitness landscape in evolutionary optimization

The problem of finding optimal values in complex parameter optimization problems has often been solved with success by evolutionary algorithms (EAs). In many cases, these algorithms are employed as black-box methods over imprecisely known domains. Such problems arise frequently in engineering design. The principal barrier to the general use of EAs for those problems is the huge number of function evaluations that is often required. This makes EAs an impractical approach when the function evaluation depends on numerically heavy design analysis tools, for example, finite elements methods. This paper presents the use of kriging interpolation as a function approximation method for the construction of an internal model of the fitness landscape. This model is intended to guide the search process with a reduced number of fitness function evaluations.
FAKTOR PENENTU PELAPORAN MAKLUMAT PENYELIDIKAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN (R&D) DI MALAYSIA

Information on the research and development activities (R&D) is among the most important information sought by investors especially of companies involved in technology-based industry. This paper examines the disclosure of R&D information in the annual reports of companies listed in the Main Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) for the year 2002. Specifically,the research seeks to investigate the level of R&D information disclosure and the factors that may affect the level of this disclosure. Eighty-seven out of 314 companies from techbology, consumer goods, industrial products, and trading and services industries were chosen as samples of this study. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyse the data. The results of the study show that company size and capital structure variables are significant in explaining the level of R&D disclosure. In contrast, international operation and type of industry are not significant explanatory variables. The results of the study provide an implication that companies need to give serious consideration in reporting this information since investors need this information to make investing decisions.
The low-cost implement of a phase coding SSVEP-Based BCI system

This paper uses the phase feature of steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) to implement a brain-computer interface (BCI) system. The proposed system composes with a LED stimulation panel, a biomedical signal processed circuit, and an field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based real-time signal processor. This design is different from the other BCI systems, which uses expensive electroencephalography (EEG) measurement equipment, personal computer, and commercial real-time signal-processing software. Besides, the proposed design uses phase feature to instead of frequency feature of SSVEP signal. The proposed system allows that users can use their brainwave to connect with external world by themselves. Implementing a prototype of the FPGA-based SSVEP BCI system verifies the effectiveness of the proposed system. The proposed system has reached an average transfer rate about 24.67 bits/min for normal subjects. Experimental results show that the subjects' SSVEP can successfully use the proposed BCI system with high identification accuracy.
Impact of ABO Blood Types on Survival after Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer

Background/Purpose: A recent genome-wide association study (PanScan) identified significant association between the ABO gene locus and the risk of pancreatic cancer. The aim of this study was to analyze survival of pancreatic cancer patients who underwent surgical resection based on serotype-defined ABO blood types. Methods: In terms of ABO blood types and gemcitabine-based adjuvant therapy, we investigated the survival of 153 patients who underwent pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer at the Department of Surgery and Oncology,KyushuUniversity(Fukuoka,Japan). Results: Among the four blood type groups, the O serotype group (median survival time (MST): 47.9 months) showed the best prognostic outcome. The A serotype group (MST: 22.5 months) showed the second best prognostic outcome, followed by the AB serotype group (MST: 20.4 months). The B serotype group (MST: 15 months) showed the worst prognostic outcome when considering the MST after the surgical resection. Next, we examined the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine based on the ABO blood types. The A serotype group showed the greatest improvement in prognosis by adjuvant therapy with gemcitabine after the surgical resection. The other three serotype groups showed no significant differences in the prognostic outcomes between subgroups with and without gemcitabine therapy. Conclusions: The present data suggest the possibility that ABO blood types are prognostic factors for pancreatic cancer patients after surgical treatment and are also predictive factors for the chemosensitivity to gemcitabine of pancreatic cancer patients after pancreatectomy.
Causes of reduced survival of neonatal pigs by medium-chain triglycerides: blood metabolite and behavioral activity approaches.

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the causes of the failure of orally dosed medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) in improving the survival of neonatal pigs. In Exp. 1, four litters consisting of 24 unsuckled neonatal pigs were either dosed with 6 mL/kg BW.75 of MCT or the dosing process was mimicked by inserting and withdrawing the feeding tube at 10 and 18 h after birth. Blood beta-hydroxybutyrate concentration was increased (P < .06) and the depletion of liver glycogen was reduced (P < .05) by MCT. Plasma octanoate (C8) concentration peaked at 1 h and was minimized at 4 to 8 h after each MCT dosage; decanoate (C10) concentration increased (P < .001) gradually after each dosage. Activity of pigs was decreased (P < .01) by MCT. In Exp. 2, 94 litters consisting of 887 neonatal pigs were dosed with either 6 mL/kg BW.75 of MCT, coconut oil (CO), or saline at 10 to 14 and 20 to 28 h after birth. Milk intake (P < .05) and weight gain were reduced (P < .01) in 1- to 2-d-old pigs dosed with MCT compared with intake and gain of pigs dosed with saline. Mortality of large pigs (> 1 kg) was increased (P < .05) but mortality of small pigs (< 1 kg) was not affected by MCT. Mortality of small pigs was reduced (P < .05) but mortality of large pigs (> 1 kg) was not affected by CO. Standing, walking, and suckling behaviors of pigs were not affected by MCT or CO. Coma was evident in 9.7% of pigs dosed with MCT. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Current-mode high-frequency wavelet filter based on leap-frog multiple-loop feedback structure

A method is proposed to realize high-frequency wavelet transform in analogue filter by employing Gm-C circuits and current-mode leap-frog multiple loop feedback structure in this paper. Also, to enhance the performance, the fully differential Nauta transconductor is utilized as the Gm cell in the design. The Marr wavelet is used as an example, with the design procedure illustrated. Using standard TSMC 0. 18μm CMOS process, simulation results show that the center frequency of the Marr wavelet filter ranges from 63MHz to 142MHz by tuning supply voltage. The total power consumption is 69mW at 100MHz.
Incidence of HIV Infection and Sexually Transmitted Infections and Related Risk Factors Among Very Young Men Who Have Sex With Men

Introduction:The HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States, with over a third of new infections in MSM occurring in younger men. Very few studies have reported on HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence and related risks among younger MSM, particularly among minors under 18 years of age. Methods:Data analyzed herein are from a longitudinal study of HIV risk among 450 very young MSM in Chicago aged 16 to 20, recruited via respondent-driven sampling and followed-up for 2 years, with annual HIV and STI testing. We report estimated cumulative HIV and STI incidence over the 24-month follow-up using Kaplan–Meier methods and evaluated associations with incident infections using Cox proportional hazards regression. Results:The final analytic sample was primarily non-white (83%); median age was 19; 25% of the sample was under age 18. Twenty-six new HIV infections were detected over 632 person-years of follow-up. HIV incidence was 4.11/100 person-years [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.80 to 6.04] and STI incidence was 6.22/100 person-years (95% CI: 4.54 to 8.51). Cumulative HIV incidence over 24 months of follow-up was 7.32% (95% CI: 5.05 to 10.57), with higher incidence among racial/ethnic minorities. In multivariate analyses, non-white race and recent sexual partner concurrency were associated with both HIV and STI infection; HIV testing history and sex with an HIV-positive partner were associated with increased risk of HIV infection. Discussion:High rates of incident HIV infection and STIs among very young MSM and the relationship between incidence and race/ethnicity, concurrency and partner characteristics indicate potential focal points of future intervention and the need for continued vigilance.
Role of the Cd40-cd40 Ligand Interaction in Cd4(+) T Cell Activation of Monocyte Interleukin-1 Synthesis

Role of the CD40-CD40 ligand in CD4+ T cell activation of monocyte Interleukin-1 synthesis by David H. Wagner, Jr. Most studies o f the induction of cytokine synthesis in monocytes have used an exogenous triggering agent such as Lipolpoysaccharide (LPS). However, during nonseptic chronic inflammatory responses (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) monocyte activation occurs as a result of T cell generated signals. This report demonstrated that plasma membranes from anti-CD3 activated peripheral CD4+ T cells (TmA) but not from resting CD4+ cells (TmR) induced monocytes to synthesize IL-1 in the absence of costimulatory cytokines. The expression kinetics of the molecule(s) unique to activated T cells which interact with monocyte receptors to induce IL-1 demonstrated that optimal expression occurred at 6h post activation. This matched Lederman's, et al., (1992) previously reported kinetics of expression of CD40 ligand (CD40L) on activated peripheral T cells, implicating the CD40-CD40L interaction as a candidate for the initiator of IL-1 induction in monocytes. In this work, it was demonstrated that the signal could be reduced up to 85% by addition of 5c8, a monoclonal anti-CD40L antibody. In addition, a monoclonal anti-CD40 IgM (BL-C4) induced resting monocytes to synthesize IL-1. Experiments demonstrated that crosslinking the CD40 molecules on monocytes was critical for IL-1 induction. TmA but not TmR also upregulated cell surface expression of adhesion/costimulatory molecules on monocytes including CD40, ICAM-1, and LFA-3. Anti-CD40 signating up-regulated expression o f ICAM-1 and LFA-3. Experiments suggested that signaling through CD40 may utilize a protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) mediated pathway but not a protein kinase C mediated pathway and studies using THP-1, a premonocytic cell line, indicated that the transcription factor, NF-kB, was activated through anti-CD40 signaling. Since CD40 ligand-transfected cells alone did not induce IL-1 but TmA did, it was considered that an additional costimulatory cell surface motecute was required. Preliminary experiments suggested that CD69 may be required. In summary, these results indicate that contact-dependent T cell-monocyte interactions, alone, can activate inflammatory cytokine production by resting monocytes and that a critical component of this interaction is the CD40-CD40L signaling event. IRQ FORM 102 PAGE 1 OF 2 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY IRQ ASSURANCE #M 1194 CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL ASSURANCE FULL TITLE: T Celt A ctivation of M onocyte IL-1 Synthesis
Formalizing Agent-Based English Auctions Using Finite State Process Algebra

A damper-type flywheel comprises coaxial first and second flywheel parts which rotate relative to each other. There are two spaced annular flanges on the first flywheel part and an annular flange assembly on the second flywheel part which lies between the annular flanges on the first part. Circumferentially acting spring members and a friction device are operative between the first and second flywheel parts. The friction device comprises an annular flange constrained to rotate with the flange assembly, at least one friction ring disposed axially between the annular collar and the flange assembly, and lost-motion circumferential engaging portions operative between the friction ring or rings and one of the annular flanges on the first flywheel part.
Risk-Prone Pitching Activities and Injuries in Youth Baseball

Background: There are relatively few published epidemiological studies that have correlated pitching-related risk factors with increased pitching-related arm problems as well as injuries. Hypothesis: High pitching volume and limited recovery will lead to arm fatigue, thus placing young pitchers at a greater risk for elbow and shoulder problems and, subsequently, an increased risk for arm injuries. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A national survey was conducted among 754 youth pitchers (ages 9 to 18 years) who had pitched in organized baseball leagues during the 12 months before the survey. Self-reported risk-prone pitching activities were identified and compared with recommendations by the American Sports Medicine Institute. Relationships between self-reported pitching activities, shoulder and elbow problems, and injuries were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: Of the 754 participating pitchers, 43.4% pitched on consecutive days, 30.7% pitched on multiple teams with overlapping seasons, and 19.0% pitched multiple games a day during the 12 months before the study. Pitchers who engaged in these activities had increased risk of pitching-related arm pain (odds ratio [OR] = 2.53, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.14-5.60; OR = 1.85, 95% CI = 1.02-3.38; OR = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.03-3.49, respectively). Nearly 70% of the sample reported throwing curveballs, which was associated with 1.66 (95% CI = 1.09-2.53) greater odds of experiencing arm pain while throwing. Pitching-related arm tiredness and arm pain were associated with increased risk of pitching-related injuries. Specifically, those who often pitched with arm tiredness and arm pain had 7.88 (95% CI = 3.88-15.99) and 7.50 (95% CI = 3.47-16.21) greater odds of pitching-related injury, respectively. However, pitching on a travel baseball club, playing baseball exclusively, or playing catcher were not associated with arm problems. Conclusion: The results of this study, along with those of others, reinforce the importance of avoiding risk-prone pitching activities to prevent pitching-related injuries among youth pitchers.
SOEs ownership and control: Indipendence and competence of boards members

The public presence is a feature of the European countries. Reforms of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) asked for more autonomy and new formal control systems. In OECD countries, SOEs cover a significant economical and social role. However, SOEs raise some issues. They present inefficiencies and low profitability, related to their poor corporate governance, in particular with respect to the role of their boards of directors. Ownership is a key element, underlying different corporate governance regimes, but very few empirical studies investigate the influences of state ownership on board’s composition. Two attributes are particularly relevant: board independence and board competence. The paper aims at highlighting: (1) the components that assign a critical role to a SOE’s board; (2) the specificities of independence and competence of board members in a public governance perspective; (3) the effects of the structure of the ownership on these board’s attributes. Hypotheses are tested on the population of the 29 Italian SOEs directly managed by the Italian Ministry of Economics and Finance.
Blokus Duo game on FPGA

There are a number of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for implementation of “Blokus Duo” game. We needed an implementation on FPGA, and moreover, the design had to respond under a given time constraint. In this paper we examine some of these algorithms and propose a heuristic algorithm to solve the problem by considering intelligence, time constraint and FPGA implementation limitations.
Poverty and health

Health and poverty are inextricably intertwined. Being able to breast-feed, attend school, work to grow food, earn a living or feed a family all depend on a baseline level of good health. Yet, when more than a billion people live on less than $1 per day and 2 billion on less than $2 a day, many have
Relational-based factors influencing successful copreneurships

Worldwide, evidence suggests that the number of copreneurs (husbands and wives in business together) is on the increase and that spousal partnerships are becoming a preferred entrepreneurial route for many. However, research concerning these types of family businesses is limited and as a result little is known about the factors that influence their success. One of the main challenges facing husbands and wives in business together is to successfully manage both their personal and professional relationship. Based on this contention, the primary objective of this study is to consolidate and integrate existing literature on relational-based factors influencing the successful functioning of copreneurial businesses into a hypothesised model. This model is then empirically tested among copreneurial businesses to assess the relationships that exists between selected independent variables (Spousal relationship, Open communication, Mutual respect and trust, Fairness, Commitment to the business, Balance between work and family, and Non-family involvement) and two dependent variables (perceived Financial performance and Satisfaction with working relationship in the copreneurial business). A positive relationship emerged between the independent variables Mutual trust and commitment to spouse, Open communication, Balance between work and family and Non-family involvement and the dependent variable Satisfaction with working relationship. Perceived Financial performance is positively influenced by Non-family involvement and Commitment to business.
10-year research update review: the epidemiology of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders: I. Methods and public health burden.

OBJECTIVE To review recent progress in child and adolescent psychiatric epidemiology in the area of prevalence and burden. METHOD The literature published in the past decade was reviewed under two headings: methods and findings. RESULTS Methods for assessing the prevalence and community burden of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders have improved dramatically in the past decade. There are now available a broad range of interviews that generate DSM and ICD diagnoses with good reliability and validity. Clinicians and researchers can choose among interview styles (respondent based, interviewer based, best estimate) and methods of data collection (paper and pencil, computer assisted, interviewer or self-completion) that best meet their needs. Work is also in progress to develop brief screens to identify children in need of more detailed assessment, for use by teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals. The median prevalence estimate of functionally impairing child and adolescent psychiatric disorders is 12%, although the range of estimates is wide. Disorders that often appear first in childhood or adolescence are among those ranked highest in the World Health Organization's estimates of the global burden of disease. CONCLUSIONS There is mounting evidence that many, if not most, lifetime psychiatric disorders will first appear in childhood or adolescence. Methods are now available to monitor youths and to make early intervention feasible.
PPIPP: an online protein-protein interaction network prediction and analysis platform

Although several methods have been developed for protein-protein interaction PPI prediction, each method has a specialised emphasis, and it is often necessary to use multiple methods to avoid a high false-negative rate. We here describe a method that is based on binding profiles and only requires protein sequence as an input. We also developed an online platform, the PPI Prediction Platform PPIPP, to predict PPI networks PPINs. PPIPP, which is freely accessible at http://ppipp.songbx. me, provides two main functions: PPI prediction, which uses the binding profile method, domain-motif interactions from structural topology, and PPIN-based detection of functionally similar proteins within species. PPIPP offers a web-based interface to facilitate PPIN predictions and a high-performance server to overcome the problems of user access and large-scale computation. The wheat proteome was used to evaluate the performance of this platform.
Beam scanning with coupled VCOs

An eight element beam scanning array using strongly coupled voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) is described. A constant, progressive phase shift between elements can be synthesized by adjusting the natural frequencies of the end elements [6]. The VCOs in the array are used to implement this frequency detuning. Measured radiation patterns indicate continuous scanning from -15/spl deg/ to +30/spl deg/ off broadside with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 8.5 W at 8.4 GHz. <<ETX>>