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Key Player - Maryland Stadium Authority\u27s Alison Asti; Big Hitters: Percival\u27s Winning Softball Team; Fitting Tributes: Newly Endowed Scholarships

Interim Report on the Optimization and Feasibility Studies for the Neutron Detection without Helium-3 Project

This report provides the status and results of the first year's effort in modeling and simulation to investigate alternatives to helium-3 for neutron detection in safeguards applications

Effects of Debt Policy in Islamic Perspectives and Capital Structure Implications on Profitability Telecommunication Services Companies in Indonesia

Debt used in capital excessive composition for Telecommunication Company's business development has decreased profitability company's. In Islamic perspective, debt concept is represented in a loan form, with not additional elements that will lead to ribawi practice. This study purpose is to determine effect of debt policy in an Islamic perspective and capital structure that has implications on profitability telecommunications service companies in Indonesia. The method used is descriptive and verification methods with a quantitative approach, the sample used in this research is 4 telecommunication service companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange and last 5 years annual financial reports, so that data amount in this study is 20 data and analysis tools used are Multiple Linear Regression, Correlation Coefficient, Coefficient of Determination, and T-Test. This study results indicate that Debt Policy in Islamic Perspective has a moderate effect and has a positive correlation on profitability, while capital structure has a moderate effect and has a negative correlation on profitability telecommunication service companies in Indonesia

Testing Bhandari Z-Score Model Bankruptcy Prediction Using Cash Flow

This research aimed to know whether the predictor variables on Bhandari\u27s z-score model having discriminating power which in each of the group has significant difference. Sample which was being used to assist was the manufacture company that consisted of healthy company and the unhealthy company enrolled in Indonesia stock exchange in the period of 2012-2014. Sample collecting method used purposive sampling and cross section was the data used in this research. This research was conducted by using Multivariat Discriminant Analysis (MDA). The result of this study showed predictor variable that gave discriminating power which stood of quality of earning (EAQ), operating cash flow divided by current liabilities (OCFCL), operating cash flow margin (OCFM), and operating cash flow return on total assets (OCFA) in distinguishing the healthy and unhealthy company significantly

Arthrogryposis in piglets

This report documents experimental reproduction of tetramelic arthrogryposis in purebred Yorkshire swine by breeding trials. Data from the trials indigated arthrogryposis may be due to homozygosity of a simple autosomal recessive gene. No affected pig was observed to be alive at parturition, although most had been alive in utero just prior to delivery. Other than dystocia observed in the sows, no other significant clinical findings were noted. The condition was noted in five litters from two sows which were bred to the same boar. Approximately 25% of the pigs exhibited the clinical signs of arthrogryposis which included malformed rigidly extended legs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 9, 197

Succulent feeds for dairy cows in summer

Profits in dairy operations are determined largely by the roughages available on a dairy farm. Successful dairymen plan feeding practices according to the roughages they have at hand. The kind and amount of grain they feed depends upon the roughage, being employed largely to supplement any possible deficiency in the roughages

Kinds and Functions of Maxim Politeness in The Kelly Clarkson Show

This article aims to discuss the kinds and functions of some maxim of politeness which is used in The Kelly Clarkson Show. Two theories are used in doing this research , the first ist theory proposed by Leech Principles of Pragmatics (1983) and the second is a theory proposed by Searle Speech Event (1979). In doing this reseacrch the writer uses descriptive and qualitative by Miles, Huberman and Saldana (2004) to analyze the research. The source of data in this thesis taken from the YouTube videos The Kelly Clarckson Show. The data are the utterances of the host and the guests in the videos. The finding of this research shows that there are three kinds of the maxim which are used in these videos they are Approbation, Agreement, and Modesty Maxim. The most dominant maxim found is the Approbation maxim. Then, there were two kinds of functions of the maxim of politeness found in The Kelly Clarckson Show, they are convivial and collaborative

Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Melalui Tipe Stad Pada Pembelajaran Akuntansi Kelas X

This study aims to determine improving student learning outcomes through the implementation Sudent type of class X Teams Achievement Division PM 1 SMK Negeri 1 Pontianak. This research is the Classroom Action Research berkaloborasi with teachers accounting subjects were held for two cycles. Data collection techniques used are tests and observation. Based on the research results, that type of Student Teams Achievement Division can improve student learning outcomes in accounting learning class X PM 1 SMK Negeri 1 Pontianak evidenced by the increase in the number of students who meet the KKM. In the first cycle, students who achieve KKM as much as 32%, in the second cycle as much as 71%. In addition, students also seen increased activity in the first cycle of 63.2% in the second cycle of 81.6% during the learning process