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Advice to Entrepreneurs and Small Business

Concerns about the quality of businessâ€™s management and productivity has increased the salience of advice for policymakers. For policymakers, possibilities exist to develop advisory services and improve business practices bringing wider benefits to the economy and society. For academics, the problem of advice has become more important as it relates to firm development. Major perspectives on advice have developed in isolation from each other, in particular the psychology of advice taking and the managerial and economic perspectives. Hence it may be time for a re-think. The appraisal will be timely, as it reviews the literature on advice to entrepreneurs and to small firm managers. Therefore, the objective is to review the literature on advice to entrepreneurs and small business managers. In order to take advantage of the iterative potential that different perspectives would bring, this narrative literature review will need to understand these through the eyes of the advice seekers and the context within which they operate. Having identified and defined advice, the review discusses the different perspectives and the implications under five different headings that reflect the customer journey in the advice process from the initial â€œattractionâ€ to advice, to the implications for businesses of consistent advice-taking. Implication for future research are presented.
Positioning Strategy of PT. Guten. Inc: SWOT Analysis Approach

The current study aims to (a) find out the quadrant position of PT Guten Inc's based on the results of SWOT analysis (b) find out the proper positioning strategy to be applied by PT Guten Inc based on the results of SWOT analysis. The research was conducted by using a quantitative approach with data collection techniques are through direct observation, interviews, questionnaires and literature studies. The analysis was based on internal and external environmental factors which influences decision making of corporate strategy. Data processing applied IFAS & EFAS matrix and SWOT matrix. Result of IFAS matrix was ​​3.29 and EFAS matrix was ​​3.19, which means that PT Guten.Inc is positioned at cell II in SWOT matrix so that strategy can be done is aggressive strategy. Results of SWOT matrix analysis shows that it was in quadrant II with SO (Stregth-Opprtunity) strategy of the aggressive strategy that can be applied which means that PT Guten Inc can take advantage of opportunities with maximum strength
Magnetic and Electronic Properties of Heavy Lanthanides (Gd, Tb, Dy, Er, Ho, Tm)

Rare earth metals (REM) occupy a special and important place in our lives. This became especially noticeable during the rapid development of industry in the industrial era of the twentieth century. The tendency of development of the rare-earth metals market certainly remains in the XXI century. According to experts estimates the industry demand for chemical compounds based on them will tend to grow during the nearest years until it reaches the market balance. At the same time, the practical use of high-purity rare-earth metals requires the most accurate understanding of the physical properties of metals, especially magnetic ones. Despite a certain decline in interest in the study of high-purity REM single crystals during the last decade, a number of scientific groups (Ames Lab, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science Russian Academy of Science (RAS)) are still conducting high-purity studies on high-purity metal samples. The present article is a combination of a review work covering the analysis of the main works devoted to the study of heavy REMs from gadolinium to thulium, as well as original results obtained at MSU. The paper considers the electronic properties of metals in terms of calculating the density of states, analyzes the regularities of the magnetic phase diagrams of metals, gives the original dependences of the Neel temperature and tricritical temperatures for Gd, Tb, Dy, Er, Ho, Tm, and also introduces a phenomenological parameter that would serve as an indicator of the phase transformation in heavy REMs.
Phonological Rules Governing English Loanwords in Lontómbá Language

People on Earth get in touch for diverse reasons such as trade, migrations, tourism, and work. These people speak different languages and desire to communicate. In this context, the language problem (language barrier) occurs in their communication because of differences in languages. This barrier does not prevent them from speaking because the communication desire obliges them to interact. But while interacting, words are borrowed from one language to another. Therefore, there is a co-penetration of linguistic expressions. That is, words of one language can be used in another one and vice versa. Such words, most of the time, undergo changes in spelling and pronunciation. Considering the case of Lontomba speakers and English ones, one can notice that Lontomba speakers have borrowed words from English through different contacts with English speakers (missionaries). Up to now there is not any scientific explanation about these borrowings that can help understand exactly the adaptation of the English borrowings in Lontomba. Therefore, the problem that leads to conduct this research is the remarkable lack of a reliable scientific explanation of English loanwords in Lontomba language. The aim of this article is to find out the phonological rules that govern the change in pronunciation of the English loanwords in Lontomba language. After the analysis of a corpus of 100 English loanwords in Lontomba, this paper has found out the phonological rules explaining the change in pronunciation of the English loanwords.
A Simple Technique for Studying Chaos Using Jerk Equation with Discrete Time Sine Map

Over the past decade, chaotic systems have found their immense application in different fields, which has led to various generalized, novel, and modified chaotic systems. In this paper, the general jerk equation is combined with a scaled sine map, which has been approximated in terms of a polynomial using Taylor series expansion for exhibiting chaotic behavior. The paper is based on numerical simulation and experimental verification of the system with four control parameters. The proposed system’s chaotic behavior is verified by calculating different chaotic invariants using MATLAB, such as bifurcation diagram, 2-D attractor, Fourier spectra, correlation dimension, and Maximum Lyapunov Exponent (MLE). Experimental verification of the system was carried out using Op-Amps with analog multipliers.
Self-Directed Learning Online: An Opportunity to Binge

The online classroom is self-directed, where students decide when and how often they access their course material. Even in the traditional classroom, students have shown a propensity to shift their time allocation to the last minute, so it is not clear what happens when they have full control over their learning schedules. Our interest is whether this self-directed learning environment produces similar harmful binge behavior as observed with online television, where memory and satisfaction with the experience decrease over time. With access to clickstream data from an online e-educator, we found 62% of the sample binged their learning by concentrating their studies within the semester rather than distributing their online activity throughout. Two types of binge learning emerged as significant: Front-bingers, who accessed the majority of their education early, performed more similarly over time to those who spaced their learning activities. Back-bingers, who accessed the majority of their material late in the semester, did not perform as well. To help us better understand these findings, we used a relatively new measure of behavior called “clumpiness” to summarize their overall online activity. We discuss our findings and their implications for online education and marketing course design.
Medium and High Fidelity Simulations in Training Undergraduate Nursing and Operating Room Students. Are They Effective?

Background: Simulators-Based Education is any type of educational activity that uses simulation of clinical scenarios to increase students’ awareness and skills. Simulation environments are able to create a place for students to expand their competencies in specialized skills without posing a risk to patients. In simulation, an attempt is made to bring the learning conditions so close to the real conditions, so that the learned concepts can be transferred to the real world.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study. The statistical populations of the study were nursing and operating room (OR) students of Larestan University of Medical Sciences who were selected using census method. A total of 192 students participated in this study, which 96 students were in the control group and 96 students were in the experimental group. At the beginning of the study, students of both groups participated in the pre-test. In this study low-fidelity simulation was used to train control group, and in the experimental group training, medium- and high-fidelity simulation were applied. The post-test was performed after completion of the training program of both groups. 4 instruments were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 20.0). Results: The results of this study showed that students in the experimental group scored significantly higher in knowledge domain compare to control group students, and also performed better in the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) (P<0.001). Also, this study showed that the average total score of students’ attitudes towards the role of simulators in the experimental group is higher than the control group. Statistical relationship was significant in some factors such as “patients’ safety (P= 0.014)”, “increasing the student's self-confidence (P= 0.041)”, “connecting the topics taught in the theoretical units (P= 0.024)”. Also, statistical relationship was meaningful in training with low-fidelity models which stated “it was not a reliable learning experience (P= 0.004)”. Conclusions: Simulation is an effective method for better teaching­-learning that can increase knowledge, improve clinical competence, feel more confident and integrate knowledge in a safe and controlled environment.
Optical and electrical properties of Al:WS2 films prepared by atomic layer deposition and vulcanization

Composition, structure, optical and electrical properties of Al:WS2 (un-doped and Al-doped WS2) films prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) and CS2 vulcanization processing have been studied. Results show that Al:WS2 films grow with a preferential c⊥-orientation. The core-level binding energies (BEs) of W 4f, S 2p, O 1s and Al 2s decrease with increasing Al doping content, indicating that Al-doped WS2 films have a p-type conductivity. Optical property analysis shows that the absorption coefficient (∼107 m−1) is comparable to that of WS2 single crystals and that Al doping content can tune the optical band gap of the films. Hall measurements show that p-type conductive Al-doped WS2 films can be obtained by Al doping. Hall mobility values for the un-doped WS2 and 2.40% Al-doped WS2 films are 1.63 × 101 and 9.71 cm2 V−1 s−1, respectively. Comparing with un-doped WS2 films, the comparable Hall mobility of Al-doped WS2 films can be achieved by appropriate Al doping contents.
Evaluation of Coupling PV and Air Conditioning vs. Solar Cooling Systems—Case Study from Jordan

When they were first conceived, solar cooling systems were designed to be cost-effective and environmentally safe alternatives for the majority of the developing nations that are characterised by their hot climates in contrast with the traditional air conditioning systems powered by electricity that is produced from fossil fuel resources. Nevertheless, developments in photovoltaic (PV) and air-conditioning technologies have impacted on the prospects of solar cooling systems. This study examined two different options: a coupled PV and air conditioner system and a solar cooling system (absorption chillers where thermal energy is provided by solar collectors) for a specific developing country located in the Eastern Mediterranean region whose climate is hot and dry (Jordan). The cooling system comprised a pair of cooled multistage compression, both of which were 700 kW, while the PV system’s size was 2.1 MWp, the utility grid connection was a 0.4 kV 50 Hz net meter (2 m) and it was anticipated that 3300 MWh/year would be generated. The solar cooling system operated at a maximum coefficient of performance (COP) of 0.79 and had an actual recorded COP of 0.32 on the site; when the electricity tariff of $0.1/kWh was considered, the respective levelised cost of energy (LCOE) values were $0.9/kWh and $2.35/kWh respectively. The findings indicate that the initial costs for the solar thermal cooling system and the PV system were approximately $3.150M and $3M, respectively. The current value of future cash payments when discounts of 6% per year were applied to the payments for the combination of PV and air conditioning was about $9,745,000, whereas the solar thermal cooling system will not reach the breakeven point at negative $1,730,000. It is clear the absorption chiller did not display economic feasibility, whereas the value for the coupled PV and air-conditioning systems was under $0.05/kWh. In addition to the extensive maintenance needs, the reduced COP and the practicality and feasibility of the solar thermal cooling systems mean these kinds of technologies are under significant pressure to remain competitive when faced with the development of new air conditioning and PV technologies.
Applicability of the CA-Markov Model in Land-use/Land cover Change Prediction for Urban Sprawling in Batticaloa Municipal Council, Sri Lanka

Rapid urbanization is leading to sprawling development around the world today, which is becoming a concerning issue for researchers and planners. Urban sprawl depends on the dynamics of land use, mainly on the built-up growth in this area. The study aims to apply and test the applicability of the CA-Markov model in the land use/land cover change prediction for urban sprawling in Batticaloa Municipal Council, Sri Lanka. The secondary data were used, which are Landsat images for years 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020. The Supervised Maximum Likelihood classification, the Markovian transition estimate, and the CA-Markov chain analysis were employed with ArcGIS 10.6. 1, IDRISI 17.0, and MS-Excel 2013. The result revealed that the existing and simulated maps for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020 showed an almost equal probability of changes. The simulation for 2030 is credible for the future prediction, which showed that a significant estimate occurs. Therefore, the CA-Markov model is appropriate for land use/land cover predictions.
Enhancing As5 removal by a Fe2+-treated activated carbon

The effectiveness of pretreating an activated car bon with iron-salt solution to improve its arsenic removal capacity was studied. Various factors such as type and concentration of salt, pH, and treating time were thoroughly investigated for their effects on the improvement of removal capacity. An effort was made to identify the optimal pretreatment conditions. A ten-fold increase, over the untreated activated carbon, in removal can be achieved under the optimal pretreatment procedure. The en hancement in removal by treatment occurs by adsorption of fer rous ions and formation of arsenate complexes. Ferrous salts can also be used to regenerate the activated carbon. J. Water Pollut. Control Fed. , 61, 1596 (1989).
Implementation and design of an interleaved Cuk converter with selective input current ripple elimination capability

Nowadays, buck–boost DC–DC converters are widely used in numerous power devices. However, to have a suitable buck–boost DC–DC converter, reducing the input current ripple seems to be necessary. Also, having a lower current ripple at the converter output allows using low‐cost, long‐life ceramic capacitors instead of electrolytic capacitors. The presented buck–boost converter is made by interleaving two Cuk converters with positive and negative output voltage polarity, which provides the chance to eliminate the input current ripple at the selective duty cycle. The selective duty ratio can be determined by designing the inductors amounts at the input side of both converters. Though a new combination for the buck–boost converter is presented, which has zero input current ripple and low output current ripple which is obtained by output inductors. The converter maximum voltage gain is 2D/1‐D and has easy control. In conclusion, a prototype model with 100‐W output power is implemented, and the theoretical analysis and laboratory results are compared and validated.
An efficient photo-catalytic VOC removal process by one-pot synthesized N-F/TiO2 nanoparticles in fluidized-spouted bed reactor

ABSTRACT Photocatalytic degradation under visible light irradiation is an important task of using solar energy for the removal of environmental pollutants. N-F/TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized in one-pot sol–gel condition using tetra-isopropyl-orthotitanate as the TiO2 precursor and NH4F as the N-F doping source. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) analysis of the material has shown a reduction of band gap energy and shifting absorption edge to the visible wavelengths. A fluidized-spouted bed reactor equipped with the light source was designed and constructed for the oxidation process of VOC from the high airflow rate under Hg lamp irradiation using synthesized N-F/TiO2 nanoparticles. Acetaldehyde was used as the air pollutant model molecule of VOC in this process. The effluent acetaldehyde concentration was analyzed continuously along the time by an online Gas Chromatography (GC) from the start up to reaching steady conditions. The results have revealed significant enhancement of acetaldehyde removal by the N-F/TiO2 sample fabricated with an equal weight ratio of NH4F/Ti. After steady conditions, almost 100% removal of acetaldehyde was observed in the spouted bed reactor from a high airflow stream of 5 L/min polluted with 1000 ppm acetaldehyde at room-temperature conditions, under 80 W Hg with 500 Lux intensity.
Truly, Madly, Deeply Embedded: Becoming a Student in Your Liaison Area

Abstract As a librarian supporting online programs, it can often be difficult to develop effective instruction for learners who you may never see, at the request of faculty you may never meet. When the author enrolled as a student in the online master’s instructional design program at her institution, she learned five key lessons from the classes and ongoing interactions with students and faculty. This paper will describe how the librarian used these lessons to improve instruction and outreach to both her liaison areas, as well as the wider library.
Which Traits Influence Bird Survival in the City? A Review

Urbanization poses a major threat to biodiversity worldwide. We focused on birds as a well-studied taxon of interest, in order to review literature on traits that influence responses to urbanization. We review 226 papers that were published between 1979 and 2020, and aggregate information on five major groups of traits that have been widely studied: ecological traits, life history, physiology, behavior and genetic traits. Some robust findings on trait changes in individual species as well as bird communities emerge. A lack of specific food and shelter resources has led to the urban bird community being dominated by generalist species, while specialist species show decline. Urbanized birds differ in the behavioral traits, showing an increase in song frequency and amplitude, and bolder behavior, as compared to rural populations of the same species. Differential food resources and predatory pressure results in changes in life history traits, including prolonged breeding duration, and increases in clutch and brood size to compensate for lower survival. Other species-specific changes include changes in hormonal state, body state, and genetic differences from rural populations. We identify gaps in research, with a paucity of studies in tropical cities and a need for greater examination of traits that influence persistence and success in native vs. introduced populations.
Public health systems in the age of financialization: lessons from the French case

Public Health Systems (PHS) are under continuous transformation in line with economic, political, and ideological changes in capitalist economies. The current stage of capitalism is underpinned by the process of financialization, meaning an increasing dominance of financial actors, markets, practices, measurements, and narratives over other agents, including the State. This article examines how financialization has been reshaping PHS, with an in-depth study of the French case. First, we suggest how to incorporate the concept of financialization into the research on PHS transformation. We then apply this concept to reassess the trajectory of the French system from the 1990s onwards. We show the increasing participation of financial capital for long-term, short-term, and infrastructure financing, occupying roles previously fulfilled by the public sector. We then discuss how the adoption of financialized strategies led to shifts in how public actors behave, and the potentially adverse effects for solidarity, stability, and democratic participation.
Is the Imidazolium Cation a Unique Promoter for Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide

There has been considerable recent interest in the use of the imidazolium cation as a promoter in the heterogeneous and homogeneous electrocatalysis of CO2 reduction. However, despite its widespread use for this purpose, the mechanism by which imidazolium operates is not yet fully established. The present work reveals that enhanced catalytic activity is achieved by addition of many cations other than imidazolium. Under cyclic voltammetric conditions at a Ag electrode in acetonitrile solutions (0.1 M n-Bu4NPF6), 2.0 mM concentrations of imidazolium, pyrrolidium, ammonium, phosphonium, and (trimethylamine)-(dimethylethylamine)-dihydroborate cations can all enhance the kinetics of catalytic CO2 reduction with imidazolium and pyrrolidium being the most active. Analysis of the voltammetric data suggests that imidazolium cations achieve their impact by directly acting as cocatalysts with Ag whereas the other cations affect the reaction rate by modifying the electrochemical double layer. The results also confirm.