Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Multidisciplinarity for biodiversity management on campus through citizen sciences

This paper explores the means to investigate the biodiversity of multiple french campus. This is achieved by building multidisciplinary human relationships inside and between campus and between different researches laboratories. The “BiodiverCity” project, related to “Inventaire Fac'” and “neOCampus”, is encompassing expertise from several fields: informatic, social and environmental sciences as well as arts. It aims at harvesting data on biodiversity locations on several campus. This paper shows how this type of interdisciplinary cooperation can shape a citizen sciences projects. The presented case study is based on an Android mobile application named BiodiverCity that allows any campus user to notify the location of a contact with an animal or a plant on the campus territory along with its picture. This application is relayed by Inventaire Fac' in charge of the data validation, storage and communication. This case study is viewed as an opportunity to investigate why people care about their campus wildlife and flora, and to examine how does the generated critical material provides pertinent data for campus green area management and conservation.
Mini-film advertising and digital brand engagement: the moderating effects of drama and lecture

Abstract Mini-film advertising (MA) uses narratives to deliver hidden brand messages in 3- to 10-min online videos. It addresses online users to gain their attention and to build brand exposure on the internet. The current study investigates experimentally the effects of MA on consumer digital engagement. The findings demonstrate that digital engagement increases when the narrative (drama) and factual (lecture) qualities of content are high. The results indicate that factual information can be successfully communicated, if it is integrated into a dramatic storyline. These effects can be explained by the similarity–identification process: Lecture content in MA has a greater effect on digital engagement when involvement with characters increases. The findings contribute to the understanding of branded entertainment and digital engagement. They also have implications for advertisers.
Sport hilft bei chronischen muskuloskelettalen Schmerzen

120 us tim m un g de s V er la ge s. Es besteht Evidenz, dass bei Menschen mit chronischen muskuloskelettalen Schmerzen das Trainieren über der Schmerzgrenze analgesierender wirkt als das Üben im schmerzfreien Bereich. Um den Patienten ihre Angst vor den Bewegungsschmerzen zu nehmen, sollten Physiotherapeuten gezielt Aufklärungsarbeit leisten und „Sicherheitshinweise“ einsetzen. Für die Praxis eignet sich ein Stufenmodell, das Ausdauerund Krafttraining kombiniert.
FACTORS AFFECTING DIVIDEND PAYOUT: EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION FROM CEMENT SECTOR OF PAKISTAN

Dividend policy/payout (DP) is one the areas of finance where extensive research has been conducted to find out the determinants that why firms pay the dividend and what motivates them to share their earnings with shareholders. This situation is termed as a puzzle by researchers. To solve this puzzle, researchers have outlined various financial and non-financial factors. This research is carried out to find the effect of financial factors viz. size, profitability, risk, leverage, and liquidity over the DP of the firms listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in the cement sector. Firms involved in the manufacturing of cement are selected and other firms of the sector are excluded. Data for ten years i.e. from 2009 to 2018 has been extracted from the published annual financial statements of the firms. To verify the relationship between dependent and independent variables, the bivariate correlation has been applied and to find the best-fit regression model, backward multiple regression has been applied. According to the findings from backward multiple regression, profitability and liquidity are the factors that influence the dividend payouts of the firm positively and significantly. Whereas, size, risk, and leverage have failed to show their significance over the dividend payment of the sector.
The Impact of Venture Capital Participation on the Quality of Information Disclosure of Listed Companies Empirical Research Based on China GEM Data

Based on the data from the China Growth Enterprise Market during 2010 to 2017, this paper studies the impact of venture capital participation on the quality of information disclosure. The research finds that: the participation of venture capital can significantly improve the quality of information disclosure of listed companies; venture capital institutions with different property rights can effectively improve the quality of information disclosure, among which foreign venture capital institutions perform best. The research results of this paper will be a reference to the regulatory authorities, investors and GEM listed companies. Keywords—venture capital; information disclosure; GEM; stock price synchronization
The Effect of Information Systems on Bank Performance: A comparative study between Islamic and Commercial Banks in Jordan

This study aims to explore and analyze the most important reasons for decision making within the banking sector of Jordan, which, although extremely important, is largely absent in business literature pertaining to Jordan. Essentially, the researcher poses two central questions: Does implementation of Information Systems (IS) impact on business performance, and is there any difference in this impact between the two main groups of banks in Jordan; Islamic and Commercial? Two further questions are also investigated; the extent to which banks are applying IS, and whether there are differences in business performance due to individual bank characteristics, such as extent of capital reserves, the number of years it has been operating and the type of bank. Quantitative methodology has been used to collect and analyze data, which is comprised of 583 questionnaires. Various forms of analysis were employed to examine the research assumptions; independent and one-sample t-test, multiple regression analysis and ANOVA. The study proposes the following conclusions: • IS is applied by banks in Jordan; however, there is variation in application of equipment and software, with Commercial Banks exhibiting positive implementation and Islamic Banks negative implementation. • The only significant positive effect of IS was on marketing performance. • The relationship does not differ when a comparison between two samples is progressed. • Economic performance of a bank is related to the sector (Commercial or Islamic) to which it belongs.
Can Corporate Governance Improve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Accounting Disclosure in Egyptian Banks?

This paper analyzes local-global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) accounting reporting practices in Egyptian financial institutions’ annual reports and websites. Also, it explores ways forward the Egyptian Corporate Governance (CG) code can enhance CSR accounting reporting after two revolutions. A content analysis is conducted on the annual reports and websites of various banks (public, private and joint venture, branches of foreign banks). The employed disclosure index uses the European Social Justice Index (ESJI), Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI), literature, and a pilot review of Egyptian banks’ annual reports and websites. The results indicate that western CSR reporting practices in Egyptian banks’ annual reports and websites have hegemony over local concerns of CSR such as zakat fund, quard hassan, public policy, unlawful (haram) transactions, and cultural issues. Furthermore, this research concludes by giving insights for the development of CG code to enhance the quality of CSR reporting.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Organizational and Leadership Effectiveness: An Empirical Case Study of Pakistan

Modern dynamic era and today’s cognizant society compels the new leaders to face real challenges for leaders around the globe; based on the strong ties of knowledge integration companies focus on nurturing innovation for survival and strive for improvements to compete and sustain in the market. However, organizations sometimes fail to achieve viable competitive advantage due to their limited understanding of the relationships amid these premeditated variables. This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance; employing organizational innovation as the mediating role. The study explores that the relationship between “transformational leadership” and “organizational performance” is convincing. “Convenience sampling techniques” are employed to gather information i.e. data is collected by using questionnaire employed to evaluate transformational leaders. Questionnaires consist of 25 question items have been distributed among multiple tier leaders working in MIA Group and is subsequently analyzed by using SPSS. The current research will assist the managers/leading role professionals to develop a required leadership style in one's organizations. Most of the organizations require an environment where employees are encouraged by motivated leaders and become more effective and creative in leading successful organizations. Further, it provides persuasive evidence for the significance of continuing the efforts to understand the nature of the leadership behaviors-effectiveness connection.
Analysis of Educational Tourism Management at Smart Park, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The concept of educational tourism developed as a consequence of the saturation of applying learning methods in a rigid and formal room. Yogyakarta as a student and cultural city has several educational tourism objects, one of which is the Smart Park. Smart Park Yogyakarta as the most comprehensive science center in Southeast Asia offers various educational tourism program packages. The objective of this study is to analyze the Smart Park management model by conducting a survey to 200 visitors with data analyzed by SEM-PLS method. Data analysis is done in two ways, namely model feasibility test and significance test through bootstrapping process. Based on the data result analysis, the most dominant influence is management performance to the variation of tourism activities with path analysis of 0,653. The indicator with the largest contribution is learning new technology by loading factor value of 0.872. In terms of product availability, almost all educational tourism activities are available, unless for the tourist attractions related to learning a new language.
ANALISIS DAN PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS RADIO DAN TELEVISI SIARAN PROPINSI JAMBI BERBASIS WEB PADA BALAI MONITOR SFR JAMBI

The problems that faced by Balai Monitor SFR Kelas II Jambi Office is they have difficulty inlocating, identifying and analyzing of radio frequency interference in radio and televisionbroadcasting. This problem caused by their radio and television broadcasting data still on excelform and not yet available a georgraphic information system which show the location andtechnical data of the radio and television broadcast. The aims of this study are to analyze theneeds of geographic information system required by Balai Monitor SFR Kelas II Jambi Office,then design it using UML (Unifed Modeling Language) and develop it in the form of geographicinformation system webisite using php, maria db, and google map api application. The result ofthis study is a web-based geographic information system for broadcasting radio and televisionin Jambi Province, with location search, identification and analysis of frequency interferencefeatures that have been successfully tested, so it can be used to deal with problems that havebeen faced by Balai Monitor SFR Kelas II Jambi Office
Community Experiences with Cash Transfers in Relation to Five SDGs: Exploring Evidence from Ghana’s Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme

Abstract Social protection, which includes cash transfers, is a policy response addressing poverty and vulnerability. This paper examines the effects of cash transfers, in particular Ghana’s LEAP Programme, on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper examines the transformative potential of cash transfers by focusing on subjective, relational and psychosocial effects in addition to the reduction in poverty and vulnerability. The paper argues that giving the LEAP cash alone is not sufficient to address long-term poverty, but it is a necessary condition to serve as an instrument for social and economic transformation. Using a qualitative exploratory research design involving 20 in-depth interviews and seven focus group discussions, participants reported that LEAP cash had made them better off in both material and psychological dimensions of poverty, increased food security and nutrition and removed financial barriers to access health care. The cash capacitated women in decision-making, and strengthened peaceful co-existence both at family and community level. However, the LEAP may engender intra-community tensions emanating from sentiments of jealousy and perceived unfairness in the selection of beneficiaries.
Shariah Committees’ Remuneration Disclosure Transparency by Islamic banks in Malaysia

This study explores the issue of Sharicah Committees’ remuneration disclosure as reported by the Islamic financial institutions in the annual reports in Malaysia. Sharicah Committees are central to Islamic financial structure and they play a substantial role in the efficient functioning of the financial system. This paper also aims to provide an understanding as to whether current Sharicah Committees’ remuneration disclosure practiced by the banks are able to achieve the demands of shareholders in assisting them to improve on transparency. The extent and nature of Sharicah Committees’ remuneration disclosure are gathered from the content analysis of annual reports of 16 Islamic banks for the year of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. To clarify the factors that could affect board decisions about the level of discretionary disclosure details concerning Sharicah Committees’ remuneration. The paper discusses the need for improving transparency through sufficient, valid and pertinent disclosure of Sharicah Committees’ remuneration in the annual reports by Islamic financial institutions. What is required is not necessarily only the disclosure of the total remuneration paid to the Sharicah Committee individually, but it should consist an explanation, in plain and comprehensible language, of how remuneration is used to ensure Sharicah Committees successfully delivering on the key performance indexes connected to the strategic vision of the Islamic banks. This paper also will divide to two categories of disclosure which is qualitative and quantitative disclosure.
Service Quality of the Enforcement Offices: Comparison Between Existing and Pilot Application Offices of Turkey

In this study, five quality dimensions of Servqual scale in terms of tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, as well as informing as a new dimension, the quality of service of the enforcement offices has been evaluated. The study included the evaluation and comparison of the quality of service offered by the current enforcement and Bankruptcy departments and the pilot enforcement departments established within the scope of the project carried out by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey. In this context, enforcement offices in Van, Bitlis, Mus, Malatya and Gaziantep have been implemented. Application results show that the quality level of enforcement services is low. Although the applications in pilot regions have increased the quality of service, this increase has not been sufficient.
Analysis, Verification and FPGA Implementation of Vedic Multiplier With Bist Capability

This thesis work is devoted for the design of a high speed Vedic multiplier, its implementation on reconfigurable hardware and Built in Self Testing (BIST) of the implemented multiplier. Interfacing of FPGA with a PS2 KEYBOARD has also been done. For arithmetic multiplication various Vedic multiplication techniques like Urdhva tiryakbhyam, Nikhilam and Anurupye has been thoroughly discussed. It has been found that Urdhva tiryakbhyam Sutra is most efficient Sutra (Algorithm), giving minimum delay for multiplication of all types of numbers, either small or large. Further, the Verilog HDL coding of Urdhva tiryakbhyam Sutra for 32x32 bits and 64x64 bits multiplication and their FPGA implementation by Xilinx Synthesis Tool on Spartan 3E kit have been done. The input of Vedic multiplier has been given by a PS2 KEYBOARD and output has been displayed on LCD of Spartan 3E kit. The synthesis results show that the computation time for calculating the product of 32x32 bits is 7.784 ns, while for the product of 64x64 bits is 10.241 ns. Finally, the implemented design has been tested by using Built in Self Test, which shows that this Vedic multiplier is completely fault free.
Cell Phones Are Ringing, Will Educators Hear?

Teachers often participate in professional development opportunities to remain on top of thetechnology used to teach their students. Staying on top of this technology assures that students will beable to compete in the world work force and maintain the technological standards comparable to therest of the world. A technology that has increasingly integrated itself into the lives of students and oftenmisunderstood and underused by educators is the cell phone.
Sentiment Analysis of Tweets using SVM

Community's view and feedback have always proved to be the most essential and valuable resource for companies and organizations. With social media being the emerging trend among everyone, it paves way for unprecedented analysis and evaluation of various aspects for which organizations had to rely on unconventional, time consuming and error prone methods earlier. This technique of analysis directly falls under the domain of "sentiment analysis". Sentiment analysis encompasses the vast field of effective classification of user generated text under defined polarities. There are several tools and algorithms available to perform sentiment detection and analysis including supervised machine learning algorithms that perform classification on the target corpus, after getting trained with training data. Lexical techniques which performs classification on the basis of dictionary based annotated corpus and Hybrid tools which are combination of machine learning and lexicon based algorithms. In this paper we have used Support Vector Machine (SVM) for sentiment analysis in Weka. SVM is one of the widely used supervised machine learning algorithms for textual polarity detection. To analyze the performance of SVM, two pre classified datasets of tweets are used and for comparative
The Possible Impact of Twitter Post Messages on Stock Market Activities

The purpose of this research is to contribute to the academic field by demonstrating the relationship between stock related Twitter messages, their frequencies, sentiment analysis; stock return, volume, and volatility of Dow Jones Index and BIST30 & BIST100 Index. In this study, The Multinomial Naive Bayes Text Classifier is used as methodology since it is the most conventional method for text classification based on previous research. Using computational linguistics methods, 138.070 English and 34.632 Turkish tweets have been analyzed on a daily basis for a period of 8 months. The results demonstrated a strong relationship between tweets and their impact on the market. Moreover, according to results, there is a positive correlation between the number of retweets and BIST Volume lag-1 and lag+1. In addition, this article confirms that stock microblogs contain valuable information for investors and it can be an assistance in predicting the future market index.
Decreasing Voluntary Employee Turnover in the Hospitality Industry

Decreasing Voluntary Employee Turnover in the Hospitality Industry by Andrew L. Anderson MBA, Davenport University, 2008 BS, Ferris State University, 2000 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University March 2019 Abstract The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies general managers of full-service hotels used to reduce voluntary frontline employee turnover. The conceptual framework for this study was Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory. The 3 participants were hotel general managers in the midwestern region of the United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 3 purposefully selected hotelThe purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies general managers of full-service hotels used to reduce voluntary frontline employee turnover. The conceptual framework for this study was Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory. The 3 participants were hotel general managers in the midwestern region of the United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 3 purposefully selected hotel general managers and by reviewing company documents. Data analysis consisted of gathering the data, coding for emergent themes, compiling the data into common codes, organizing the data into themes, interpreting the meaning, and reporting the themes. Four themes emerged from the data: employee retention, leadership characteristics, effective retention strategies, and ineffective retention strategies. The implications of this study for positive social change include the potential to decrease voluntary employee turnover in the hospitality industry. Positive results of decreasing voluntary employee turnover may include increased success within the hospitality industry, which might positively influence productivity, raise customer satisfaction, and increase organizational profits. Decreasing Voluntary Employee Turnover in the Hospitality Industry by Andrew L. Anderson MBA, Davenport University, 2008 BS, Ferris State University, 2000 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University March 2019 Dedication I dedicate this study to my children Emily and Adam, you are the future, make the most of every opportunity. I also dedicate this study to my wife Rebecca, your love and support for me through this entire journey means more to me than anything. Acknowledgments This journey would not have been possible without the mentorship and assistance from multiple Walden University faculty members. First, I would like to thank my committee chair and mentor Dr. Tim Truitt; your guidance got me through this program. Thank you to my second committee chair Dr. Beverly Muhammad and to my URR, Dr. Karin Mae for your support. Special thank you to Dr. Ron Iden, fellow Walden University DBA graduate, who coached me through the content for each section and provided precise editing throughout the entire process.