Indonesia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been growing steadily, but the financing they receive from Sharia banks hasn't kept pace. This study aims to figure out why. It turns out that banks' strategies for collecting funds from third parties have a lot to do with it. Sharia ban
Ever wondered how insects know the right time to find food or avoid enemies? It's all about timing, especially when it comes to their sense of smell! Insects live in a world full of rhythms, like day and night cycles, temperature changes, and even when their food is available or predators are active
Clustering data that's uncertain is a big deal in the Internet of Things. One way to do this is by using possible world-based algorithms. But these algorithms have two main problems. First, they treat all possible worlds equally, even the oddball ones that can mess things up. Second, they don't use
In Dar es Salaam's bustling cityscape, there's a unique story of resilience unfolding in the flood-prone areas, particularly in Kigogo. Here, many small and medium-sized businesses, also known as MSMEs, operate amidst the challenges posed by floods. Despite the risk, these businesses seem to thrive,
Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' quarterback, is dealing with a unique hamstring injury. It’s called a partial avulsion, where a tendon partially tears from the bone. The team is weighing their options: surgery or letting it heal. Surgery would end Prescott's season, so they're trying to figure out the be
Cryptocurrencies have been grabbing headlines and investor attention lately. But before diving in, it's crucial to understand what makes crypto prices tick and which ones might be too risky. This piece explores how AI can help by analyzing historical data and on-chain parameters. You know, those bit
Have you ever considered using Large Language Models (LLMs) for time series (TS) tasks? Instead of training new models from scratch, you can fine-tune existing LLMs to handle TS data. This approach is known as TS-for-LLM. The challenge with TS data is its complexity and scarcity. To tackle this, a
Hands work hard, so they need special care. Regular hand creams might not cut it, especially for those always on the go. Let's dive into three luxurious hand creams that are perfect for different situations. Imagine you've just finished a tough workout and your hands feel like they’ve been through
Every Thursday morning, Sarah from San Antonio and Lisa from Birmingham hop on a call. They chat about everything under the sun, from their favorite shows to their thoughts on menopause. This isn't just a casual call between friends; it's a podcast called the Big Boo Cast, which has been running for
AMC Entertainment, the world's largest theater chain, reported a loss of $27 million in their recent quarter. This is a significant shift from last year's profit of $12. 3 million. The problem? The summer blockbusters like "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Twisters" weren't big enough hits to offset the c
