Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SAVING-INVESTMENT NEXUS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: DOES FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT MATTER?

The Feldstein-Horioka puzzle is re-examined using a sample of 20 sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries. Unlike the extant literature we demonstrate the expediency of sustenance of financial sector reforms for the saving-investment nexus in SSA. Findings showed saving retention coefficients similar in magnitude to those already reported for developing countries, particularly SSA. In addition, however, the results uncovered a telling intervening role for financial deepening in the saving-investment space. Going forward, the precise nature and corresponding policy implications of this role should form an integral part of discussions in both academic and policy circles.
FUNCTIONAL EQUATIONS FOR DOUBLE L-FUNCTIONS AND VALUES AT NON-POSITIVE INTEGERS

We consider double L-functions with periodic coefficients and complex parameters. We prove functional equations for them, which is of traditional symmetric form on certain hyperplanes. These are character analogs of our previous result on double zeta-functions. We further evaluate double L-functions at non-positive integers and construct certain p-adic double L-functions.
DEPARTAMENTO DE LENGUAJES Y CIENCIAS DE LA COMPUTACIÓN

This paper describes implementation issues of the constraint functional logic system T OY, which has recently incorporated new features such as solver cooperation. The formal framework introduced in [14] is the basis for this implementation, allowing the cooperation of three constraint solvers over different domains: the Herbrand domain, the finite domain, and the real numbers domain. The system offers both binding and propagation as mechanisms for the cooperation. The paper describes the implementation of the system and, in particular, regarding solver cooperation, presents a new function that serves as a bridge among the solvers involved in the cooperation. The new system (T OY version 2.3.0) is built upon the last software release (T OY version 2.2.3), inheriting all of the previous features. The contents of this paper covers the aspects of the implementation which have not been reported elsewhere. We describe its software architecture, data-flow of compilation, loading of libraries, and the implementation of binding and propagation.
Dust grain growth in ρ-Ophiuchi protoplanetary disks

We present new ATCA observations at 3.3 mm of 27 young stellar objects in the ρ-Oph young cluster. 25 of these sources have been detected. We analyze the sub-millimeter and millimeter SED for a subsample of 17 isolated class II protoplanetary disks and derive constraints on the grain growth and total dust mass in the disk outer regions. All the disks in our sample show a mm slope of the SED which is significantly shallower than the one observed for the ISM at these long wavelengths. This indicates that 1) class II disks in Ophiuchus host grains grown to mm/cm-sizes in their outer regions; 2) formation of mm/cm-sized pebbles is a fast process and 3) a mechanism halting or slowing down the inward radial drift of solid particles is required to explain the data. These findings are consistent with previous results in other star forming regions. We compare the dust properties of this sample with those of a uniformly selected sample in Taurus-Auriga and find no statistical evidence of any difference in terms of grain growth between the two regions. Finally, in our sample the mm slope of the SED is not found to correlate with indicators of grain growth to micron sizes in the surface layers of the inner disk.
Penerapan Fitur Seleksi Forward Selection Menggunakan Algoritma Naive Bayes Untuk Menetukan Atribut Yang Berpengaruh Pada Klasifikasi Kelulusan Mahasiswa Universitas AKI Semarang

Universitas adalah suatu institusi pendidikan tinggi dan penelitian yang memberikan gelar akademik dalam berbagai bidang. Universitas didirikan untuk mengarahkan lulusannya menjadi tenaga profesional, siap kerja, tenaga pendidikan, atau bahkan peneliti. Dataset status kelulusan mahasiswa dari IAsol Dataset adalah dataset yang diambil dari IAsol khususnya pada fakultas ilmu komputer. Algoritma Naive Bayes diketahui bisa memecahkan masalah data dataset dengan dimensi data yang besar dan bersifat Class Imbalance dengan hasil akurasi hanya 95.83%. Metode Forward Selection digunakan untuk mereduksi dimensi dataset yang besar dan dapat membantu meningkatkan hasil akurasi klasifikasi Naive Bayes. Algoritma Naive Bayes dengan Forward Selection sebagai fitur seleksi terbukti akurat dan efektif dalam mengklasifikasikan kelulusan mahasiswa dengan hasil akurasi 99.17% dan termasuk dalam kategori “Kappa excellent”.
Compact spatio-spectral algorithm for single image super-resolution in hyperspectral imaging

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is used in a wide range of applications such as remote sensing, space imagery, mineral detection, and exploration. Unfortunately, it is difficult to acquire hyperspectral images with high spatial and spectral resolution due to instrument limitations. The super-resolution techniques are used to reconstruct low-resolution hyperspectral images. However, traditional superresolution (SR) approaches do not allow direct use of both spatial and spectral information, which is a decisive for an optimal reconstruction. This paper proposes a single image SR algorithm for HSI. The algorithm uses the fact that the spatial and spectral information can be integrated to make an accurate estimate of the high-resolution HSI. To achieve this, two types of spatio- pectral downsampling, and a three-dimensional interpolation are proposed in order to increase coherence between the spatial and spectral information. The resulting reconstructions using the proposed method are up to 2 dB better than traditional SR approaches.
Implications of TTIP and TPP on Bangladesh and Nepal

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) could the biggest trade deal in the history. The EU and the USA are in the process of, or contemplating, to sign Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) under TTIP and TPP. As, the European Union (EU) and the USA are the biggest trading partner of all the South Asian countries, such preferential tariff arrangements could lead to significant erosion of preferences enjoyed currently by the South Asian Developing Countries such as, Bangladesh and Nepal. In this backdrop, the main objective of the present study is to investigate the potential economic impacts of tariff eliminations under TPP and TTIP on various macro and trade variables of Bangladesh and Nepal. In this context, a standard computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has been adopted by using the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) model and database to explore the aggregate impact as well as sectoral implications. The analysis evinces that complete integration in terms of tariff elimination under these two mega deals, Bangladesh and Nepal could face tremendous negative impact on their economy. The analysis also suggests that Bangladesh and Nepal may consider joining to the TPP to minimize the negative economic impact due to the mentioned deals.
A Descriptive Study of Forensic Implications of Raccoon Scavenging in Maine

This thesis is a case study of winter raccoon scavenging in Maine. The data used for my analysis came from a National Institute of Justice funded project on Regional Taphonomy done by Marcella Sorg from 2007 to 2012 (Sorg, 2013). I analyzed the photographic and videographic data from one pig cadaver site and identified raccoon scavenging “events. ” This term is used to describe any period of time that one or more raccoons are scavenging. These events were then analyzed to investigate possible associations between scavenging behaviors and environmental variables, although none were positively identified. I adapted a method of describing soft tissue lost via animal scavenging from the “Total Body Score” system in Megyesi et al., 2005, which was written to describe levels of decomposition. Through the analysis of the data from this site, typical raccoon behavior was established. This includes nocturnal, winter defleshing without bone modification both individually and within groups. Although no connections were found with environmental variables, a high frequency of winter scavenging was found associated with the mating season and the availability of food.
Comparison of HRTII Analysis of Patients with Glaucoma Suspected Optic Discs with Increased IOP in Follow-up

Objective: In this study our aim is to determine the differences in HRTII parameters of patients who had glaucoma suspected optic discs and increased intraocular pressure in follow up. Methods: Fifty-eight eyes of 29 (18 female and 11 male) with a mean age of 49.30 ±8.40 years that were previously under follow-up due to glaucoma suspect in respect to the appearance of glaucomatous cupping, who have HRTII examination, normal CCT, normal visual field and have increased IOP in follow-up; and control group with 32 eyes of 16 (10 female, 6 male) with a mean age of 53.20±7.40 years with physiological optic discs but with HRTII examination taken in routine examination included in the study. The first and the last IOP, the first and the last HRTII global values, age and sexes were compared, retrospectively. Results: The follow up time of patients those with increased IOP was 9.10±3.69 years and the control group’s was 10.13±0.62 years. The difference between the last and the first measured IOP of the study group was statistically significantly higher than the control group’s (p<0.05). There was no difference in age, sex distribution, disc areas and between the first and the last examination time interval (p>0.05). In our study global optic disc variables were found to change with same ratio over time both in study and the control group in means of cup area, c/d area ratio, and rim area. There was no difference in HRTII parameters; cup area, cup volume, cup / disc area ratio, mean cup depth and maximum cup depth between the first and the last examinations in the study group but these measured results are statistically higher in baseline when compared with the control group. Conclusion: As a conclusion, one of the major challenges in the management of glaucoma is the early detection of the disease. Although it is a small scale, this study is the first that has shown optic disc structural analysis with HRTII in a glaucoma suspect population before and after IOP increases. Our study has shown that especially baseline cup area, mean cup depth and maximum cup depth may be a risk factor for IOP increase in follow up. Thus, detecting a glaucomatous change in the optic nerve head parameters before IOP increase may be a predictor of future ocular hypertension and primary open angle glaucoma patients. More studies in large scales have to be done for support of our findings. (JAREM 2013; 3: 69-73)
What determines productivity level in the long run? Evidence from Italians regions

In this paper we estimate the long-run relationship between total factor productivity, R&D capital stock and human capital in the Italian regions between 1980 and 2001. We exploit recent developments of panel cointegration techniques to estimate the cointegration relationship, allowing for endogeneity and heterogeneity of regional cointegration vectors. The evidence shows that there exists a long-run equilibrium among the variables and that human capital elasticity is larger than R&D elasticity. Conditioned on the long-run equilibrium, we set out an Error Correction Model of TFP growth. In this framework, we test for exogeneity of TFP determinants, by carrying out Granger-causality tests. Our findings show that human capital is exogenously generated out of the model, while TFP and R&D are simultaneously determined.
Design and Dynamic Analysis of a Parallel Compliant Vibration Mechanism for High Precision Production Line

This study proposes a new design concerning a parallel compliant vibrating mechanism for high precision production lines and enforces dynamic simulating analysis. The conventional mechanism for separating fine particles has based on advantages of spring to make vibrating motion to separate out various particles with radius ranges from 7 mm to 20 mm. But it also has a few defects such as additional weights of the springs, the wear between the kinematic joints. To overcome these limitations, this paper applies the conception of compliant mechanism to design novel model. First, using the principle of compliant mechanism, a parallel compliant vibrating mechanism is developed. The use of ANSYS, finite element analysis (FEA) is performed to explore the results of dynamic analysis concerning both angular velocity of mechanism and both angular acceleration and both equivalent stress and total deformation of compliant segments. The results show that a proposed mechanism can be used in high precision manipulators, actuators, and production line chain. Future work will conclude an investigation into the vibration frequency.
Electronic Correlations Among the Dirac Electrons in $\alpha$-(BEDT-TTF)$_2$I$_3$ Unveiled by High-Pressure Optical Spectroscopy

The charge-ordered insulator $\alpha$-(BEDT-TTF)$_2$I$_3$ gradually evolves to a metal when pressure is applied, and at low temperatures the electronic bands form tilted Dirac-like cones. A metallic state with a frequency-independent optical conductivity indicates the coexistence of the trivial and massless Dirac electrons in the system. Our infrared investigations also reveal that at the boundary between insulating and metallic states an energy gap opens due to correlated massive Dirac fermions, which is gradually suppressed when pressure increases.
Study of Chemokine Marker CXCR4 in Colorectal Cancer in Northern Iran

Background and purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in men and fourth in women. In Iran, its prevalence rate is currently growing. Many risk factors are believed to be associated with this disease, but in recent years, the role of chemokines especially CXCR4 is outstanding. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between clinicopathological characteristics of patients and the rate of recurrence, metastasis, and death due to CRC by assessing the CXCR4 expression. Materials and methods: The expression of CXCR4 was studied by immunochemistry method (IHC) on 50 CRC paraffin blocks which were qualified for both tumor and adjacent normal colorectal mucosa (as control). Results: Fifty paraffin blocks (from 25 male and 25 female, mean age: 64.57±13.9) were composed of 47 adenocarcinomas and 3 mucinous carcinomas. The CXCR4 expression was negative in 21cases (42%), cytoplasmic in 18 (36%), nuclear in 9 (18%), and both nuclear and cytoplasmic in 2 cases (4%). A significant relationship was found between CXCR4 expression and recurrence of CRC. But no association was found between the marker expression and other clinicopathologic parameters. Conclusion: During the study on the chemokine expression, a relationship was found between CXCR4 and CRC recurrence. Therefore, after assessing more specimens, this chemokine marker could be used as a predictor of tumor recurrence in the future.
The role of over-reaction and the disposition effect in explaining momentum in Latin American emerging markets

Medium-term continuation in stock returns, also known as ‘the momentum effect’, is an empirical pattern found almost universally across both the United States (US) market1 and others (see Rouwenhorst 1998, for various European markets; Chui et al. 2000, or Hameed and Kusnadi 2002, for some Asian Basin markets; Hon and Tonks 2003, for the United Kingdom; Glaser and Weber 2003, for the German market; Muga and Santamaria 2007a, for some Latin-American markets).
LASER IN SITU KERATOMILEUSIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF REFRACTIVE ERRORS IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Purpose: To assess the outcomes of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) Methods: 15 eyes of 8 patients with MS (2 men and 6 women) who referred for myopia treatment (with or without astigmatism) were undergone LASIK. After refractive and visual acuity examinations, topographic and pachymetry screening, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, biomicroscopy and retinal examination, those eligible for the LASIK surgery were included in the study. Patients with any signs and symptoms of optic neuritis in at least 6 months prior to the surgery were excluded. The patients were followed-up between 6 months (one patient) to 5 years after surgery. Mean spherical equivalent (SE), uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of the patients were recorded at 6 month after surgery. Follow-ups were done at the same day of the surgery and a week, 1, 6 months, and on annual basis after
A Primal-Dual Algorithm for General Convex-Concave Saddle Point Problems

In this paper we propose a primal-dual algorithm with a momentum term that can be viewed as a generalization of the method proposed by Chambolle and Pock in 2016 to solve saddle point problems defined by a convex-concave function $\mathcal{L}(x,y)=f(x)+\Phi(x,y)-h(y)$ with a general coupling term $\Phi(x,y)$ that is not assumed to be bilinear. Given a saddle point $(x^*,y^*)$, assuming $\nabla_y\Phi(\cdot,\cdot)$ is Lipschitz and $\nabla_x\Phi(\cdot,y)$ is Lipschitz in $x$ for any fixed $y$, we derive error bounds in terms of $\mathcal{L}(\bar{x}_k,x^*)-\mathcal{L}(y^*,\bar{y}_k)$ for the ergodic sequence $\{\bar{x}_k,\bar{y}_k\}$; in particular, we show $\mathcal{O}(1/k)$ rate that when the problem is merely convex in $x$. Furthermore, assuming $\Phi(x,\cdot)$ is linear in $y$ for each fixed $x$ and $f$ is strongly convex, we can obtain the ergodic convergence rate of $\mathcal{O}(1/k^2)$ - we are not aware of any other work in the related literature showing $\mathcal{O}(1/k^2)$ rate when $\Phi$ is not bilinear. We tested our method for solving kernel matrix learning problem, and compare it against the Mirror-prox algorithm and interior point methods.
A study on Relation Between Profit and Loss Items with Predictive Ability of Accrual Models for Companies in Tehran Stock Exchange

Prediction is an important element in decision making process. As it reflects what is going to happen in future. Financial prediction is of great importance for economic decision making. Necessity for cash flow prediction is undeniable for different economic decision making, as it is a basis for Dividend, interest, liability payment, etc. The present study is aimed to survey the relation between profit and loss items and predictive ability of accrual models. Statistic society is comprised of companies in Tehran Stock Exchange between 2002-2009. Using Cochran formula and presumptions for choosing the participating companies in the study, 88 companies were adopted randomly. First, correlation of models' errors was calculated using Durbin-Watson test, afterward correlation coefficient and test 'F' were applied. In doing so, effects of volatility of the rate of inventory at the end of period to next year sale, along with sale and operation profit volatility were surveyed as an index of changes in business environment on predictive ability of accrual model. Results showed that volatility of the rate of inventory at the end of period to next year sale, sales and operation profits are effective on predictive ability of models and The more volatility, less predictive power.
Pasture availability and genotype effect in rabbit: 3. Performance, carcass and meat characteristics.

To verify the effect of pasture availability and genotype on performance and meat quality, 80 weaned rabbits (40 Leprino of Viterbo and 40 New Zealand White) were assigned to two homogeneous groups (sex, weight and genotype): Control (C), reared in standard bicellular cages, and Pasture (P), kept in a wired pen provided of an external grassed pasture area. To evaluate fatty acid composition and tocopherol content of feed and pasture two sampling were carried out and grass was taken from different areas of external paddock. Live weights, feed intake and feed:gain ratio were recorded. At 90 days of age 20 rabbits per group were sacrificed. Respect to feed, pasture showed higher percentage of saturated fatty acids (28.41 vs. 19.67%) and lower of monounsaturated fatty acids (8.00 vs. 19.55%). Regarding polyunsaturated fatty acids, great differences were observed in relation to linoleic and linolenic acids (13.89% vs. 47.25% and 47.72% vs. 11.93%, respectively). Productive performance, carcass traits and fatty acid composition of meat were strongly affected by genotype and housing system. In particular, the possibility of performing movement and ingesting grass caused lower daily gain (Leprino 29.6 vs. 31.9 g; NZW 40.0 vs. 44.2 g) and slaughter weight (Leprino 2418 vs. 2563 g; NZW 2650 vs. 2902 g). Chilled carcasses of pasture reared rabbits followed trend of live weight; bone (Leprino 14.0 vs. 11.6 kg/cm; NZW 14.0 vs. 10.0 kg/cm) and meat (Leprino 3.4 vs. 2.9 kg/cm; NZW 3.4 vs. 2.5 kg/cm) shear force were higher and meat fatty acid profile was richer in n-3 and total polyunsatured fatty acids. Regarding genotype effect, Leprino showed lower daily gains, live and carcass weights. Pasture availability improved the meat nutritional quality and in particular the n-6/n-3 ratio was optimal and the total tocopherols content was suitable to assure a good oxidative stability.
Proximate Composition and Its Seasonality of the Mediterranean Green Crab: Carcinus aestuarii Nardo, 1847 (Brachyura, Portunidae), in Southern Tunisian Waters (Central Mediterranean)

The Mediterranean green crab Carcinus aestuarii was recorded in Tunisian waters several years ago. However, since its record in the Gulf of Gabes, no studies have been carried out about the spread of this crab. Because there is a lack of nutritional information concerning this species, this study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of hepatopancreas and gonads of Carcinus aestuarii in view of potential health implication for consumers and to determine the seasonal nutritional quality of females and males taken separately for various size groups. In this study, a total of 1399 individuals were collected along the Sfax coast. The nutritional value of various edible parts of Carcinus aestuarii was evaluated, and gender differences in terms of edible yield and proximate composition, protein, mineral, lipid, and water content, were compared for season, age, and sex. The biochemical compositions were strongly influenced by sex, age, and seasons. The highest protein and lipid contents were detected in gonads and hepatopancreas of females. Autumn was the season with the highest protein content and lowest fat content. Therefore, people with particular diets constrains should consume the ovaries of females in autumn and it should moderate in winter. The hepatopancreas and gonads from Tunisian waters can be a good source of proteins and mineral.