143 research outputs found
Crystal growth, piezoelectric, non-linear optical and mechanical properties of lithium hydrogen oxalate monohydrate single crystal
No full textIMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDI) IN MALAYSIA
No full textAbstract: his paper discusses the impact of corruption on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia. Corruption is an abuse of power to obtain personal benefits while foreign direct investment (FDI) refers to a growing investment relationship between nation, people and economic activities. In this regard, this study examines the relationship between corruption and FDI in Malaysia. Since this study need the latest information, this study uses quantitative secondary data. The data were obtained from 1995 to 2016. This study covers time series data, then the statistical test such as Unit Root Test, Vector Autoregression Estimates (VAR) Test, ARDL Method Test, Breusch-Godfrey Test, White Test Heteroskedasticity and the Ramsey Reset Test are used. The results of the study shows that when foreign direct investment in a country increases, the level of corruption in the country will increases as well. The corruption can be reduced by certain actions and strict laws.
Keywords: Corruption, Foreign Direct Investment, Malaysia.
Title: IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDI) IN MALAYSIA
Author: KAVITHA CHANDRAN
International Journal of Recent Research in Commerce Economics and Management (IJRRCEM)
ISSN 2349-7807
Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - March 2023
Page No: 89-97
Paper Publications
Website: www.paperpublications.org
Published Date: 14-March-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7732593
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https://www.paperpublications.org/upload/book/IMPACT%20OF%20CORRUPTION-14032023-5.pdfInternational Journal of Recent Research in Commerce Economics and Management (IJRRCEM), ISSN 2349-7807, Paper Publications, Website: www.paperpublications.or
Racial disparities in nutritional factors and breast cancer risk
No full textThe current evidence on nutritional factors and breast cancer risk is largely based on studies in white women while research in women of African ancestry (AA) is severely limited. We examined racial differences in the relationship between consuming foods of animal origin (never investigated) and alcohol (limited evidence) and breast cancer risk. We also assessed racial disparities in behaviors consistent with evidence-based cancer prevention recommendations and association with breast cancer risk. Investigations were conducted in AA and white women participating in the Women’s Circle of Health Study, a case-control study based in NY and NJ. A total of 1692 AA and 1455 white women completed a questionnaire on important risk factors and a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Risk estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using logistic regression adjusting for potential covariates. Racial differences in consumption levels of red meat, poultry, dairy, and alcohol as well as adherence to guidelines on body fatness and physical activity were observed in our study. We found increased risks for greater consumption of red meat and poultry and reduced risks for dairy foods in white but not in AA women. Further differences emerged in subgroup analyses. Lifetime alcohol consumption was inversely related to decreased breast cancer risk in AA women but no association between recent or lifetime drinking was observed in white women. While assessing racial differences in behaviors that are consistent with cancer prevention recommendations and breast cancer risk, we observed that recommendations pertaining to foods and drinks that promote weight gain, sodium, alcohol, and red meat intakes were suggestive of reduced breast cancer risk among subgroups of AA women. Restricting red meat intake and caloric dense foods appeared to be beneficial in sub groups of white women. A positive relationship between physical activity and disease risk was observed in AA women. Overall, this study observed racial disparities in nutritional factors and highlighted relationships warranting replication, particularly in AA women given the dearth of research in this group. Put together, the findings contribute towards filling the large gap in understanding disease-environment associations that could be modified by race to facilitate effective prevention strategies.Ph. D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Urmila Chandra
Greenhouse gas emissions from membrane bioreactors: Analysis of a two-year survey on different MBR configurations
No full textThis study aimed at evaluating the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for wastewater treatment. The study investigated the N2O emissions considering multiple influential factors over a two-year period: (i) different MBR based process configurations; (ii) wastewater composition (municipal or industrial); (iii) operational conditions (i.e. sludge retention time, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, C/N, hydraulic retention time); (iv) membrane modules. Among the overall analysed configurations, the highest N2O emission occurred from the aerated reactors. The treatment of industrial wastewater, contaminated with salt and hydrocarbons, provided the highest N2O emission factor (EF): 16% of the influent nitrogen for the denitrification/nitrification-MBR plant. The lowest N2O emission (EF 1⁄4 0.5% of the influent nitrogen) was obtained in the biological phosphorus removal-moving bed-MBR plant likely due to an improvement in biological performances exerted by the co-presence of both suspended and attached biomass. The influent C/N ratio has been identified as a key factor affecting the N2O production. Indeed, a decrease of the C/N ratio (from 10 to 2) promoted the increase of N2O emissions in both gaseous and dissolved phases, mainly related to a decreased efficiency of the denitrification processes
Hope Speech detection in under-resourced Kannada language
No full text@article{hande-etal-kanhope,
title = "Hope Speech detection in under-resourced Kannada language",
author = "Hande, Adeep and
Priyadharshini, Ruba and
Sampath, Anbukkarasi and
Thamburaj, Kingston Pal and
Chandran, Prabakaran and
Chakravarthi, Bharathi Raja ",
journal={SN Computer Science},
publisher={Springer}
}Numerous methods have been developed to monitor the spread of negativity in modern years by eliminating vulgar, offensive, and fierce comments from social media platforms. However, there are relatively lesser amounts of study that converges on embracing positivity, reinforcing supportive and reassuring content in online forums. Consequently, we propose creating an English-Kannda Hope speech dataset, KanHope and comparing several experiments to provide benchmarking for the dataset. The dataset consists of 6,176 user-generated comments in code mixed Kannada crawled from YouTube and manually labelled as bearing hope speech or not-hope speech. In addition, we introduce DC-BERT4HOPE, a dual-channel model that uses the English translation of KanHopeEDI for additional training to promote hope speech detection. The approach achieves a weighted F1-score of 0.756, bettering other models. Henceforth, KanHope aims to instigate research in Kannada while broadly promoting researchers to take a pragmatic approach towards online content that encourages, positive, and supportive
Crystal growth, dielectric and fluorescence properties of semi-organic lithium hydrogen phthalate dihydrate single crystal
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Crystal growth, structural, optical, thermal and dielectric properties of lithium hydrogen oxalate monohydrate single crystal
No full textHepatoprotective effect of Rhodiola imbricata rhizome against paracetamol-induced liver toxicity in rats
No full textAbstractRhodiola imbricata is a perennial herb of the family Crassulaceae, which has significant traditional usage as medicine and is also known to biosynthesize phytochemicals such as flavonoids, coumarins and phenyl glycosides. The present investigation was aimed to estimate the hepatoprotective activity of R. imbricata rhizome acetone extract against paracetamol (2g/kg) induced liver toxicity. Paracetamol was administered to induce hepatic damage in Wistar rats. 200 and 400mg/kg doses of rhizome acetone extract and silymarin (25mg/kg) were used as treatment groups. The blood samples were analyzed for biochemical markers of hepatic injury and tissue samples were subjected for estimation of liver antioxidants and histopathological studies. Analysis of the extract treated rats (400mg/kg) showed an elevation of superoxide dismutase (0.326units/min/mg protein), catalase (185.03μmole of H2O2 consumed/min/mg protein), glutothione peroxidase (19.26mg GSH consumed/min/mg protein) and reduced glutathione (16.2μmole of GSH/mg protein). Moreover, the biochemical parameters in serum like alkaline phosphatase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) and lipid profiles were also improved in treated groups compared to the control. The oral administration of different doses of rhizome acetone extract significantly protected the hepatic cells from damage. The hematological and biochemical parameters were also normal in extract treated rats compared to the control and standard (silymarin) groups. The HPLC analysis revealed the presence of some important phenolic compounds which could be responsible for the hepatoprotective activity. This study proved that R. imbricata could be taken as a good natural source of the hepatoprotective agent
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