In this introduction to the sixth annual review of regional elections we identify three generations election studies that have applied second-order (SOE) model. First-generation literature finds authority, territorial cleavages, and (non-)simultaneity explain heterogeneity in SOE-effects because they affect ‘what is at stake’ a election. A ‘stake-based’ approach also underlies second-generation...

The latest advancements in computer games offer a domain of human and artificial agent behaviour well suited for analysis and development based on normative multi agent systems research. One of the most influential gaming trends today, Massively Multi Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG), poses new questions about the interaction between the players in the game. If we model the players and groups...

The spin-orbit entangled (SOE) Jeff-state has been a fertile ground to study novel quantum phenomena. Contrary the conventional weakly correlated Jeff=1/2 state of 4d and 5d transition metal compounds, CuAl2O4 hosts with strong correlation Coulomb U. Here, we report that surprisingly Cu2+ ions overcome otherwise usually Jahn-Teller distortion instead stabilize SOE state, although cuprate relati...

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on financial distress in firms listed Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Methodology/approach uses secondary data from statements firms, between 2014 and 2019. The number samples that met established criteria was 341 unbalanced panel, which were further analyzed using logistic regression sub-group analysis. Find...

A hybrid energy storage system (HESS) composed of a battery and super-capacitor (SC) can make full use of advantages in energy and power density, which can further improve the performance of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Most studies have been limited to configuration and control to reduce the burden and prolong the life cycle of the battery, seldom focusing on the redesign of energy manageme...

Present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of aqueous methanolic extract from Saccharum officinarum on the sporulation and morphology of oocysts of four Eimeria species (Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. mitis, E. brunetti) of poultry. Sporulation inhibition bioassay was used to evaluate the activity of Saccharum officinarum extract (SOE) on the sporulation of coccidian oocysts. In this ...

This prospectus analyzes the potential determinants of Chinese non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in banking sector and its implications using panel data from different banks in China. By incorporating both bank specific factors and macro variables, it shows domestic credit growth rate, bank profitability measures and bank ownership play important roles in determining NPL ratio. Analysis of propor...

Abstract The World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 pandemic on 11 March, 2020. Serbia a State of Emergency (SoE) 15 just days after country’s first official case, part an unprecedented global wave emergency responses, with states reacting differently to threat virus. Decision makers in opted declare SoE, followed by series governmental decrees and ministerial orders. This paper examin...

With ensuring food security becoming a priority for the Chinese government, prevalence of off-farm employment (OE) may cast shadow on agricultural productivity. Based data China Family Panel Studies in 2018, Tobit model and threshold effect have been applied to investigate impact productivity efficiency (APE), measured by envelopment analysis (DEA). The result has shown that: (1) OE contributes...