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On the apparent absence of broad iron lines in Seyfert galaxies

open access: yes, 2011
We present an analysis of XMM-Newton observations of eleven Seyfert galaxies that appear to be missing a broad iron K alpha line. These objects represent a challenge to the established paradigm for active galactic nuclei, where a relatively cold ...
Bianchi   +29 more
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High Sensitivity Refractometer Based on TiO2-Coated Adiabatic Tapered Optical Fiber via ALD Technology

open access: yesSensors, 2016
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology is introduced to fabricate a high sensitivity refractometer based on an adiabatic tapered optical fiber. Different thicknesses of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofilm were coated around the tapered fiber precisely and
Shan Zhu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Causal Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Sri Lankan Share Market Index

open access: yes, 2021
An attempt has been made through this study to examine the availability and nature of causal relations between pre-specified macroeconomic variables and share market index; All Share Price Index (ASPI) of Sri Lanka by using correlation analysis, unit root test for stationarity and Granger causality test.
openaire   +1 more source

Towards a Puviani’s Fiscal Illusion Index [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper presents an index of Fiscal Illusion for 68 democratic countries from 1960 to 2006. The theory of Fiscal Illusion studied relates to a wrong perception of government budget aggregates from the voters’ and taxpayers’ perspectives.
Paulo Reis Mourao
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The influence of global intellectualization on human development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In the context of the global intellectualization, human capital is the determining factor in the innovation development and the international competitiveness of countries. In the XXI century.
S. Sardak, A. Samoilenko, Sardak, Sergii
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Export promotion, exchange rates and commodity prices [PDF]

open access: yes, 1991
The collapse of primary commodity prices in the 1980s has been prolonged and has severely affected many developing countries. While low commodity prices can be partly explained by sluggish demand due to slow growth in the industrialised countries, high ...
Bhaskar, V.
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Global Care Policy Index 2022 Country Report: Sri Lanka

open access: yes
Sri Lanka scored 3.42 out of 10 in the GCPI, placing it in the “Emerging” band. It does provide new mothers with generous breastfeeding breaks, and free prenatal and postnatal healthcare. However, Sri Lankan laws remain outdated as they have limited recognition of non-female family caregivers, and all maternity leave costs must be borne by the employer
Shanya C. Sadanandan, Anju Mary Paul
openaire   +1 more source

Examining the effects of financial performance, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility on company value amid the COVID-19 pandemic

open access: yesJournal of Enterprise and Development
Purpose — The study aimed to examine the impact of financial performance, good corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility on the value of SRI Kehati index companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically from 2020 to 2022.
Adelia Febriani   +2 more
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Financial sector development - futile or fruitful? An examination of the determinants of savings in Sri Lanka [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Using dynamic econometric techniques the paper investigates the determinants of private saving in Sri Lanka with a primary focus on the role of financial sector development.
Kelly, Roger, Mavrotas, George
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A three-dimensional perspective on how land use/cover change reshapes drought propagation under climate change?

open access: yesJournal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
Study regions: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH), China Study focus: With climate change and intensified human activities, drought propagation has become more complex, and it is crucial to reveal its spatial and temporal distribution characteristics and ...
Hongguang Chen   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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