bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERANAN WANITA TANI DALAM PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI BUDIDAYA SAYURAN DI LABAN PASIR PANT AI KECAMATAN SANDEN KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Ernitawati Siska , Witjaksono Roso , Harsoyo Harsoyo
Published: January 2017

This research aimed to know the role of women farmers in the application of vegetables cultivation technology and the factors that affect the role of women farmers in the application of vegetables cultivation technology, andalso determine the influence of the role of women farmers and other factors that influence the adoption ofvegetables cultivation technology. Descriptive method with survey techniques is used in this research. Sampling villages andfarmer groups conducted purposively, while sampling of women farmers were chosen by simple random sampling. Total sample amounted to 60 women farmers consist of 30 women farmers from the Manunggal farmer groups and30 women farmers from the Pasir Makmur farmer groups. The proportion test and multiple linear regression test is the method analysis which is used. The results showed that the role of women farmers in the application ofvegetablescultivation technology in the middle category, while the rate of adoption of vegetables cultivation technology is high. The age and knowledge gave positive influence on the role of women farmers, while education, womenfarmers activityin extension, attitude, motivation, family members, total of productive family members, family income, and the cultural value orientation did not significantly affect on the role of women farmers. The age, education, and women farmersactivity in extension gave positive influence on the adoption of vegetables cultivation technology, while the role of women farmers, knowledge, attitude, motivation, family members, total of productive family members, family income, and the cultural value orientation did not significantly affect the adoption of vegetables cultivation technology
Persistent Identification and Citation of Software
Authors: Jones Catherine Mary , Matthews Brian , Gent Ian , Griffin Tom , Tedds Jonathan
Published: January 2017

Software underpins the academic research process across disciplines. To be able to understand, use/reuse and preserve data, the software code that generated, analysed or presented the data will need to be retained and executed. An important part of this process is being able to persistently identify the software concerned. This paper discusses the reasons for doing so and introduces a model of software entities to enable better identification of what is being identified. The DataCite metadata schema provides a persistent identification scheme and we consider how this scheme can be applied to software. We then explore examples of persistent identification and reuse. The examples show the differences and similarities of software used in academic research, which has been written and reused at different scales. The key concepts of being able to identify what precisely is being used and provide a mechanism for appropriate credit are important to both of them.Â Â
KURIKULUM DAN PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI JEPANG SERTA PERBANDINGANNYA DENGAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Miliyawati Bety
Published: January 2017

Kurikulum merupakan bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari pendidikan atau pengajaran. Kurikulum memiliki komponen-komponen yang saling berkaitan: tujuan, materi, metode, organisasi, dan evaluasi, sebagai dasar utama dalam upaya pengembangan sistem pembelajaran di lembaga pendidikan. Pembaharuan kurikulum adalah hal yang mutlak terjadi, sebab pendidikan juga berjalan mengikuti zaman dan perubahan. Seperti halnya di Indonesia, pergantian kurikulum juga terjadi di Jepang, sekalipun tidak dalam frekuensi yang sama. Tujuan pembaharuan kurikulum Jepang adalah dengan harapan dapat memacu kreativitas para guru termasuk guru matematika dalam mengimplementasikan pengalaman belajar kepada peserta. Kurikulum Jepang, pertama kali dikeluarkan pada tahun 1947, bertepatan dengan lahirnya undang-undang pendidikan di Jepang, selanjutnya berkali-kali mengalami perubahan. Panduan tentang muatan pembelajaran di sekolah termuat dalam Gakusyuushidouyouryou. Meskipun majunya pendidikan Jepang dan kemajuan industrinya benar-benar terwujud namun tetap sampai saat ini, pengembangan profesional guru dilakukan secara terus-menerus sebab Jepang menyadari karena miskin sumber daya alam maka pengembangan sumber daya manusia (termasuk guru) perlu dilakukan secara terus-menerus. Dalam makalah ini, penulis mencoba menganalisis kurikulum dan pembelajaran matematika di Jepang serta perbandingannya dengan di Indonesia, dengan harapan dapat menjadi bahan renungan dalam rangka berperan serta secara aktif dalam pengembangan kurikulum dan pembelajaran matematika di Indonesia.
DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ ABILITY OF MATHEMATICAL CONNECTION THROUGH USING OUTDOOR MATHEMATICS LEARNING
Authors: Haji Saleh , Abdullah M Ilham , Maizora Syafdi , Yumiati Yumiati
Published: January 2017

The Purpose of this study is to determine the achievement and improvement of students’ mathematical connectionability through using outdoor mathematics learning. 64 students from the fifth grade of Primary School at SDN 65 and SDN 67 Bengkulu City were taken as the sample of this study. While the method of the research used in this research is experiment with quasi-experimental designs non-equivalent control group. The results of the study are as follows: (1) There is an increasing ability found in mathematical connection of students whom taught by using outdoors mathematics learning is 0,53; (2) Based on statical computation that achievement of students’ ability of mathematical connection is taught by using outdoor mathematics learning score is 71,25. It is higher than the students score 66,25 which were taught by using the conventional learning. So as to improve students’ mathematical connection, teachers are suggested to use the outdoors mathematics learning
Fundamental valuation of extra-financial information
Authors: Mandl Christian , Lobe Sebastian , Röder Klaus , Dürndorfer Martina
Published: January 2017

We augment seminal models based on Ohlson (1995) by integrating the value impact of ratings related to three different extra-financial categories, i. e. corporate governance, human capital, and innovation capital. By integrating extra-financial information in valuation models, we examine whether current market values can be better estimated and future stock performance better predicted when considering this information. For a sample of large European public firms, we find that a model including human capital information and analysts’ earnings forecasts best explains current stock prices. Our model based on human capital information (without analysts’ forecasts) best identifies under- and overvalued companies.
The efficacy of financial liberalisation in developing countries: A revisionist view
Authors: Odhiambo Nicholas
Published: January 2017

This paper takes stock of some of the challenges facing the efficacy of financial liberalisation in developing countries from a theoretical perspective. The study has been motivated by the current debate on the efficacy of financial liberalisation, on the one hand, and the painful experiences some of the countries have had with the liberalisation of their financial sector, on the other hand. In particular, the current global financial crisis has made it worthwhile to revisit the financial deregulation theory. The study begins with a review of the evils of financial liberalisation; it then proceeds to the case for and against financial liberalisation. The paper finds that while there is a sufficient body of literature in support of the financial liberalisation policy, the theoretical constructs against this policy are steadily growing in number and substance. Whether financial liberalisation indeed contributes to economic growth, therefore, remains an empirical issue. The paper recommends that some friendly government interventions - in the form of financial restraints - should be implemented alongside financial liberalisation in developing countries, in order to protect the financial market against any mispricing or misalignments due to information asymmetry, moral hazards or speculative activities.
Health care corporations: Moral obligations and research bioethics
Authors: Davies Simeon
Published: January 2017

Many companies rely on research to ensure market relevance and to optimise their profit making potential. The paper examines the legal-moral dimensions that constitute corporations and considers how these relate with bioethics, notably the „four principles approach‟ autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. There appears to be an inherent tension between the profit making prerogatives of health care corporations and the ethical principles of medical research. A resolution to the moral tensions may be achieved by way of moral reasoning (Richardson, 2003). The paper forwards arguments based on Richardson‟s reconciliation of divergent moral principles via his pragmatist notion of practical intelligence that seeks to inform us that we must remain open to revising our conception of what is good and what is right.
Incorporating customer service expectations in the restaurant industry: The guide to survival
Authors: Cant Michael Colin , Erdis Cindy
Published: January 2017

With the remarkable growth and economic contributions of the services industry, companies are finding that they need to focus on service to keep up with rising customer expectations and to compete effectively. Thus excellent customer service in a restaurant has the potential of differentiating the restaurant from competing ones and could lead to creating a competitive advantage. Thus, if a restaurant becomes well known for its superior customer service, this can be used as a way of outmanoeuvring competing restaurants. This article examines customer service in selected restaurants in the Tshwane area. It is aimed at establishing criteria for excellent customer service in restaurants, which can serve as the basis for building good relationships with customers. An empirical study was conducted to namely to investigate customer service in selected restaurants in the Tshwane Area, with the aim to establish criteria for excellent customer service as a benchmark for establishing relationships with customers, by means of an exploratory study. A self-administered survey was conducted whereby questionnaires were handed to restaurant patrons with the restaurant bill folder. Based on the research results, criteria were developed for excellent customer service which can be used as a benchmark for establishing relationships with customers, by providing customer satisfaction, which leads to customer retention, loyalty and ultimately profitability for an organisation.
Waste management in Malaysia: The need for regulatory controls
Authors: Lim Mei
Published: January 2017

The aim of this paper is to explore the reasons why Full Cost Accounting (FCA) has not been adopted for the development of regulatory controls by solid waste management (SWM) in Malaysia. A case study methodology is used for the exploratory research undertaken in this study. Thematic analysis is used and it reveals that lack of regulation is a central barrier to the adoption of FCA. FCA emerges as a supported but little understood concept among participants who are environmentally sensitive. The findings are theorised against Roger’s (1995) innovation-adoption model and revealed that two types of innovations relations to adoption of FCA in SWM in Malaysia. One was the behavioural change aimed at better SWM. The other was the awareness of the need for FCA.
SOEs ownership and control: Independence and competence of boards members
Authors: Gnan Luca , Hinna Alessandro , Scarozza Danila , Montaduro Fabio
Published: January 2017

The public presence is a feature of the European countries. Reforms of State-Owned Enterprises asked for more autonomy and new formal control systems. In OECD countries, SOEs cover a significant economical and social role. However, SOEs raise some issues. They present inefficiencies and low profitability, related to their poor corporate governance, in particular with respect of the board’s role. Ownership is a key variable underlying different corporate governance regimes, but very few empirical studies investigate the influences of state ownership on board’s composition. Two attributes are particularly relevant: board independence and competence. The paper aims at highlighting: (1) the components that assign a critical role to a SOE’s board; (2) the specificities of independence and competence in a public governance perspective; (3) the effects of the ownership structure on these attributes. Hypotheses are tested on a sample of 29 firms of the 30 Italian SOEs directly managed by the Italian Ministry of Economics and Finance.
Substitute governance structure and the effect of monitoring: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: Azim Mohammad Istiaq
Published: January 2017

This paper investigates the role of monitoring mechanisms in a corporate governance structure, focusing on listed companies in a developing country, Bangladesh. Specifically, it examines whether different interrelated monitoring mechanisms - board of directors and committee, management and external auditors - affect firm performance. This research found the possibility of having a substitution or complementary links in monitoring mechanisms that explain why there is no consistent empirical evidence between individual monitoring mechanisms and firm performance. This study has policy implications for the Bangladeshi corporate environment. Progress of implementation of the guidelines appears to be reasonable. However, credibility of the reported figures and quality of implementation remain open to discussion. To what extent these status reports reflect improved governance or are largely a form of paper compliance is a debatable issue. This research also suggests that when considering any change in corporate monitoring, the Bangladeshi government should take into account the nation‟s business, social structure, culture and legal practices.
Corporate ownership choice based on ethical criteria: Is it big enough to notice?
Authors: de Villiers Charl , van Staden Chris
Published: January 2017

Ethical investors often exclude firms that participate in so-called controversial activities, such as tobacco, alcohol, firearms, gambling, the military, and nuclear operations, from their investment portfolios. Firms excluded in this way should experience an increase in their cost of capital and a reduction in their share prices. We use the KLD database to identify S&P 500 firms involved in controversial activities. Our results show no difference between controversial activity firms and other firms regarding relative share price and we find that the cost of capital of controversial activity firms is in fact lower. We conclude that ethical investing, of the type that excludes controversial activity firms, does not influence the capital markets in the expected way.
Corporate governance and the use of EVA compensation
Authors: DeFeo Ralph , Nikbakht Ehsan , Spieler Andrew
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this paper is to determine if companies that chose to incorporate Economic Value Added (EVA®) as part of their executive compensation package tend to have better corporate governance than similar firms who have not chosen to use EVA®. EVA® is an economic profit metric developed by Stern Stewart & Co., which is calculated by taking the Net Operating Profits after Taxes (NOPAT) and subtracting a capital charge from it. Through the use of binary logistic regression the strength of several key corporate governance measures were tested in order to ascertain whether they have a significant impact on influencing a firm to use EVA®. A major finding is that firms that employed EVA® as part of their compensation package tend to have a weaker corporate governance.
Linkages between ownership concentration and financial ratio communication
Authors: Aripin Norhani , Tower Greg , Taylor Grantley
Published: January 2017

This study examines the relationship between ownership concentration and the extent of financial ratio disclosures (EFRD) in the 2007 annual reports of Australian listed firms. Using agency theory as theoretical background, it is suggested that firms with more concentrated ownership structures are less likely to provide voluntary disclosure of financial ratios information. The univariate tests demonstrate that profitable firms, those firms audited by Big4 auditors and firms belonging to financial services industry communicate more financial ratio information. OLS regressions show that more dispersed shareholding firms‟ are significantly associated with EFRD. Profitable and larger firms audited by independent and Big4 audit firms additionally reported more extensive financial ratio information.
Dimension, structure and skill mix in European boards: Are they converging towards a common model of corporate governance?
Authors: Schwize Paola , Farina Vincenzo , Stefanelli Valeria
Published: January 2017

Using a large sample of European listed Companies and their Directors our study supports the hypothesis that European corporate governance do not yet converging towards a common model. Our results put in evidence in fact the existence of three dominant corporate governance profiles in European listed companies, different each others. The determinants of these profiles depend on the typical governance system adopted by the same companies and on country‟s culture and history; as a consequence, each of them has a own attitude of the board, in terms of structure, organization and skill mix characteristics. Finally we suggest some important implications on European governance practices
Capital market development and economic growth: Empirical evidence from South Africa
Authors: Odhiambo Nicholas
Published: January 2017

In this paper, the dynamic causal relationship between stock market development and economic growth in South Africa is examined – using the newly developed ARDL-Bounds testing procedure. The study uses three proxies of stock market development, namely stock market capitalisation, stock market traded value and stock market turnover, against real GDP per capita, a proxy for economic growth. Using the 1971-2007 data sets, the empirical results of this study show that the causal relationship between stock market development and economic growth is sensitive to the proxy used for measuring the stock market development. When the stock market capitalisation is used as a proxy for stock market development, the economic growth is found to Granger-cause stock market development. However, when the stock market traded value and the stock market turnover are used, the stock market development seems to Granger-cause economic growth. Overall, the study finds the causal flow from stock market development to economic growth to predominate. The results apply irrespective of whether the causality is estimated in the short-run or in the long-run.
The impact of strategy and organizational factors on corporate entrepreneurship
Authors: Hough Johan , Scheepers Retha
Published: January 2017

Large companies create new businesses as an innovative way of solving challenging problems but also see new internal ventures as a way of increased entrepreneurial behaviour and sustained differentiation. However, strategic leadership is crucial to develop an organizational environment needed to increase the entrepreneurial orientation and motivation in established businesses. This paper focus on strategic leadership and selected salient organizational factors that aid in the development of corporate entrepreneurship (CE). A cross sectional telephone survey of 315 South African companies indicated that strategic leadership of an enterprise is crucial to create the right environment and develop and support organizational structures and CE. Strategic leadership which encourages autonomy and provides rewards for entrepreneurial behaviour creates a supportive organizational structure to strengthen corporate entrepreneurship.
Enlightened shareholder theory: Whose interests should be served by the supporters of corporate governance?
Authors: Pichet Eric
Published: January 2017

This paper questions the feasibility of corporate governance and a company’s Board Members being able to serve two masters at once: shareholders; and the many different agents inhabiting the labyrinth of the stakeholder universe. Absurdist reasoning will be used to demonstrate the theoretical impossibility of a dual legitimacy. An alternative ‘Enlightened shareholder theory’ will be proposed, inspired by Jensen’s ‘Enlightened partnership theory’ (2001). After demonstrating that a company’s interest is not synonymous with the interests of its shareholders, a proposition will be made that Board Members should always highlight social interests. The paper’s conclusion will identify the consequences of the new theoretical framework for the definition of corporate governance; Board Members’ missions; and the composition of a Board of Directors.
Short sellers: Villains or scapegoats?
Authors: Wearing Robert , Li Carmen A.
Published: January 2017

This paper discusses the role of short sellers and the concerns which are expressed in the news media about their activities. In particular, it examines the problem of optimism in analysts’ forecasts which might initially lead to ‘high’ share prices and the limitations of both agency and stakeholder theory in providing short sellers with a legitimate role. With the help of the existing empirical literature, we argue that short sellers can be regarded as carrying out a useful information function in financial markets. Indeed, encouraging short sellers to operate more effectively in the market as well as requiring fuller disclosure of their activities could provide a useful antidote to some of the share price rises which have been seen in recent years in failing companies
Board composition and audit fee: Evidence from Russia
Authors: Prokofieva Maria , Muniandy Balachandran
Published: January 2017

In the recent years the Russian Government has undertaken serious steps to improve corporate governance practices by introducing the Corporate Code of Governance (CCG) and strengthening the role of corporate boards to monitor top management performance. This paper investigates whether these measures have stimulated positive changes by increasing the demand for higher quality audit. We test our hypotheses using 147 non-listed companies to examine whether board composition influences audit fee in the Russian capital market. Our findings support the demand-side perspective of audit services and suggest that audit fees are associated positively with the presence of an independent chairman, higher proportion of independent directors and State representatives on the board.
Which metrics are relevant in European listed companies? Evidence from nineties
Authors: Tutino Marco
Published: January 2017

The paper investigates the relation between the Share Price and three performance indicators: Net Operating Profit expressed by EBIT, Cash Flow from Operation and Economic Value Added. The sample includes 42 listed industrial companies chosen in four European financial markets, such as United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy, all listed in the period 1992-2001. The findings of this paper are consistent with the previous results in assessing the relevance of EVA in predicting future financial performance, but they ought to be interpreted with cautions due to two main limitations: (i) relatively small sample adopted, that is companies chosen are the highest in terms of Market Capitalisation within the markets they are listed in, but they might not be representative of the whole market; (ii) results, when tested for the presence of structural factors in each market might change in significance, due to some specific structural factors within each market. However, investigation of those factors in more depth is outside the scope of this paper.
The adoption of supermajority-independent boards in the post-Enron era
Authors: Zhao Xia , Harrison J. Richard
Published: January 2017

Combining insights from the agency theory and sociopolitical perspectives, this study examines the extent to which factors such as ownership structure, CEO power, and firm performance influence firms’ adoption of board independent reform advocated by shareholder activists. Event history analysis using extensive data on 1083 Standard & Poor’s 1500 companies from January 2002 to December 2004 shows that firms with more powerful CEO were less likely to adopt supermajority-independent boards, while both poorly performing firms and large firms were more likely to adopt such board structure. We also find that higher institutional blockholder ownership increased the likelihood of the adoption in firms managed by less powerful CEOs, while external non-institutional blockholder ownership decreased the likelihood of the adoption.
Shareholder activism in good and bad economic times
Authors: Van der Elst Christoph
Published: January 2017

Over the last few years the economy shifted from fast growth to a deep financial and economic crisis. Slowly companies are returning to growth rates in 2009-2010 after a sharp fall of profits in 2007-2009. This provides an excellent backdrop to assess trends in shareholder activism, how shareholders responded to the fall in profits and how they have exercised influence in these turbulent times. This paper focuses on the activism exerted by shareholders at annual general meetings of shareholders between 2007 and 2010 via their attendance and voting at AGMs in four European countries. The main research questions answered are the way large and minority shareholders expressed their voice at general meetings of shareholders and what drives this type of shareholder activism. The drivers of shareholder activism at general meetings are empirically tested. Four factors that can influence the willingness and probability of shareholder attendance and voting turnouts that are tested are shareholder structure, corporate performance, institutional framework and size of the companies. Overall shareholder activism measured as the attendance at general meetings between 2007 and 2010 did not significantly change. It is found that the ownership structure and institutional frameworks are important drivers of shareholder attendance. Corporate performance and size have no significant impact on attendance. We conclude that shareholder activism depends on the identity of large individual shareholders shedding doubts on the effectiveness of one size fits all (mandatory) corporate governance measures.
Evolution of corporate governance of banks in Japan: Some lessons for other countries
Authors: Mizuno Mitsuru
Published: January 2017

This paper describes the evolution of corporate governance of banks in Japan. Banks had no serious problems and governance of banks was not paid so much attention until the banking crisis in the 1990s due mainly to the strict regulation by the government. However, it became apparent that non-performing loans had something to do with the governance of banks. The stakeholders of banks are different from those of non-financial institutions: the regulators and depositors play an important role as monitors of banks. The stakeholders as well as the banks’ themselves have undertaken to enhance the governance system in order to increase accountability and transparency. In this process, competitive banking sector, adequate banking regulation, and deposit insurance with limited amount of depositor’s protection system have become essential in strengthening the governance mechanism of banks.
A perspective on financial market reform
Authors: Thornton Daniel
Published: January 2017

In response to a nationwide decline in U.S. house prices that had significant repercussions for the U.S. and global financial markets, many countries are considering a wide variety of financial market reforms. Most of the proposed reforms include the establishment of new governmental agencies to regulate banks and other financial institutions and/or to prohibit or restrict certain types of financial transactions. I offer several guiding principles for financial reform and suggest the types of reforms that are likely to generate the best results based on these principles. Finally, I discuss the role that the central bank can play in mitigating the size, duration, and effects of financial crises. While the analysis draws heavily on the U.S. experience, I believe that the implications apply globally.
Banking regulation in the UK
Authors: Chambers-Jones Clare
Published: January 2017

Banks have been an integral part of the UK‟s infrastructure since their first inception by the Lombards‟ in 1663 on the banks of the River Thames in London. The nature and the scope of banks and banking services have grown beyond all recognition since the early days of banking. Today banking is an important part of the economic cycle and with the current economic crisis affecting every aspect of modern living this paper aims to provide an overview of the current crisis, the regulatory reform and the new banking architecture that is provided by the new Government.
Urachal adenocarcinoma - case report and literature review
Authors: Petrovic Milan , Vasic Vladimir , Jankovic-Velickovic Ljubinka , Sterovic Srdjan , Pejcic Tomislav , Hadzi-Djokic Jovan
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Urachal adenocarcinoma is extremely rare and comprises from 0.35% to 0.7% of all bladder tumors. The most common histologic subtype of urachal tumors is adenocarcinoma which can be associated with intestinal metaplasia and mucin production. Case report. We report a case of a 53-year-old patient who attented a urologist because of an intermittent haematuria lasting for three months. The ultrasound examination detected infiltration of the bladder at the fundus, 24 ? 29 mm in diameter. By the same wall, next to the tumor, there was an oval hypoechoic lesion about 40 mm in diameter. Computed tomography scan showed a solid, echogenic, strictly limited tumor at the fundus of the bladder, anteriorly, 32 ? 35 ? 22 mm in diameter which was positive after contrast application. The patient underwent partial cystectomy with complete excision of the tumor lesion 1.5 cm in healthy tissue. Histopathological analysis showed diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma mucinosum vesicae urinariae infiltrans. Patohistological findings detected a part of the urachal wall with a thin layer of fibromuscular tissue, chronic inflammation, microcalcifications in the lumen, flattened and desquamated epithelium. One year after the surgery, there were no signs of primary disease or metastases in other organs. Conclusion. Urachal adenocarcinoma is extremely rare. Long term survival could be achieved by surgical treatment in the early stage of the disease which consists of complete resection of urachal carcinoma and partial or total cystectomy.
Endoscopic antrostomy in the treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis - two cases report
Authors: Dimic Aleksandar , Brkovic Bozidar , Erdoglija Milan , Grgurevic Ugljesa , Sotirovic Jelena , Rasic Dejan
Published: January 2017

Introduction. Maxillary sinusistis of odontogenic origin is a wellknown condition that occurs due to close relationship of the maxillary posterior teeth to the maxillary sinus. We presented two patients with symptoms and signs of chronic inflammation of the maxillary sinus of odontogenic origin. Case report. In both patients, after clinical examination, microbiological testing, skin prick tests to inhalant allergens, and endoscopy of the nasal cavity, we performed the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of paranasal sinuses, which showed thickening of the mucosal lining of the maxillary sinus. The mucosal oedema resulted in obstruction of the osteomeatal complex in both patients. The presence of a foreign body in the right alveolar recess in the first case and in the left osteomeatal complex in the second case were noticed. The both foreign bodies had densities similar to bone. The alveolar recesses in both cases were below the level of the nasal cavity floor. The patients were treated by endoscopic approach, a combination of lower and middle meatal antrostomy. The thickened mucous membrane was removed in the region of the osteomeatal complex, and then the foreign bodies were removed in both cases. Histopathological analysis proved that both foreign bodies were tooth roots. Conclusion. This case report show how be able to successfully surgically remove foreign bodies from the maxillary sinuses using endoscopic approach, a combination of both, lower and middle meatal antrostomy.
Cognition in Adults and Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Chicken or Egg?
Authors: Chaytor Naomi S.
Published: January 2017

IN BRIEF Cognitive impairment and cognitive decline are common in adults with type 1 diabetes. Although several diabetes-related variables have been associated with cognitive functioning in both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, inconsistencies remain. This is particularly true in older adults. Cognitive impairment appears to be both a consequence of and a risk factor for poor diabetes self-management and associated glycemic outcomes. Interventions such as cognitive compensatory strategies, assistive technology, and simplified treatment regimens may limit the impact of cognitive impairment on self-management in adults and older adults with type 1 diabetes.
Gestión del conocimiento organizacional: las incapacidades de aprendizaje y su relación con los estilos de aprendizaje en la industria papelera, cartonera y de celulosa de México / Organizational knowledge management: the disabilities of learning and its
Authors: Gómez Romero José Gerardo Ignacio , Villarreal Solís Francisco Martín , Villarreal Solís María Deyanira
Published: January 2017

Este trabajo realiza un diagnóstico en la industria de celulosa, cartón y papel en México sobre las incapacidades de aprendizaje organizacional y los estilos de aprendizaje dominantes, además explora la relación entre estas variables, según Yeung, Ulrich, Nason y Von Glinow (2000), y sus efectos en el aprendizaje organizacional.El instrumento de medición empleado se basó en Yeung et al. (2000), adaptado por Gómez (2008), y las respuestas se analizaron con un modelo de regresión lineal con las siete incapacidades de aprendizaje como variables predictoras de los cuatro estilos de aprendizaje. Se encontró evidencia estadística de una relación entre las incapacidades de aprendizaje y los estilos de aprendizaje organizacional en la industria estudiada.
Factores Psicosociales y Compromiso organizacional (Work Engagement) en trabajadores del campo. / Psychosocial factors and organizational commitment (Work Engagement) in farmworkers.
Authors: López Palomar Ma Del Refugio , García Cueva Sara Adriana , Pando Moreno Manuel
Published: January 2017

Las condiciones del lugar de trabajo resultan ser un factor condicionante de la productividad, la salud física y mental de los trabajadores impactando además  los gastos en la atención de la salud (López, García y Pando 2014), de ahí la relevancia del análisis de los factores psicosociales y su relación con el Work Engagement o compromiso organizacional como mecanismo protector.El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar la experiencia o no, del compromiso organizacional o work engagement y evaluar su relación con los factores psicosociales organizacionales en trabajadores del campo de un municipio urbano pequeño del estado de Jalisco, México. Se encuestaron 26 jornaleros con la aplicación de la escala de Factores Psicosociales en el Trabajo adaptado (Silva 2006) y la versión internacional corta del UWES-9 Utrech de Engagement en el Trabajo de Schaufeli y Bakker (2002), encontrándose la experiencia de work engagement, con 42.3% en la dimensión dedicación; 53.9% en el vigor; y el mayor compromiso organizacional queda de manifiesto en la absorción con 73.1%; respecto a su relación con los factores psicosociales, la dimensión exigencias laborales representó impacto negativo al work engagement en la variable el vigor (p<0,042) y (OR= 1.556), a la luz de los hallazgos se concluye que la experiencia del work engagement, funciona como mecanismo protector ante los factores psicosociales de la organización.
Hacia el perfil del Liderazgo Responsable Empresarial / Towards Responsible Leadership Business profile
Authors: Montañez Moya Gloria Silviana
Published: January 2017

La presente investigación se inserta en los ámbitos del liderazgo y la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial, su objetivo es identificar aquellas características que definen al líder de las pequeñas y medianas empresas para atender las expectativas de los grupos de interés y determinar si están dispuestos los líderes a transitar por la gestión responsable. El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo, no experimental y transversal. La muestra fue conformada por 60 empresas de la Región Valles del Estado de Jalisco, a quienes se les administro un cuestionario.
Competitividad en Instituciones Educativas de Bachillerato de Tampico / Competitiveness in higher educational institutions of Tampico
Authors: Chávez Meléndez Javier , Olguín Murrieta Juan Antonio , González Durán Nora Hilda
Published: January 2017

Dirigir una institución privada de bachillerato implica: ser líderes académicos y además tener permanencia empresarial. El liderazgo académico es familiar para sus directores por su experiencia profesional, sin embargo, mantener estándares de competitividad e innovación, buscando su supervivencia empresarial, es un desafío. En Tampico y Cd. Madero en los años 2013 y 2014, han cerrado cuatro instituciones educativas de estas características por competencia empresarial. Lo anterior fue un factor que detonó interés por desarrollar una investigación cualitativa, descriptiva, no experimental, que pudiera dar respuesta a una serie de preguntas de investigación. Se buscó determinar el nivel de competitividad de estos empresarios, su nivel de fomento a la innovación y sus necesidades competitivas. Para ello se revisaron algunos modelos teóricos de competitividad y modelos de innovación que permitieran medir estas variables. Como producto de esta investigación se plantea una propuesta basada en acciones de impulso a la competitividad.
La sociedad por acciones simplificada: una aproximación a su régimen jurídico / The simplified joint-stock company: an approach to its legal regime
Authors: Arcudia Hernández Carlos Ernesto
Published: January 2017

En el presente trabajo abordamos el estudio del régimen jurídico de la Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (S.A.S) y su adecuación para facilitar la constitución y el funcionamiento de las Pyme. Para ello partimos del concepto jurídico de Pyme y su importancia económica, después abordamos brevemente los principales problemas a los que se enfrenta y, por último, analizamos el régimen jurídico de la nueva S.A.S., contenido en la reforma de la Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles.
Asalariados vs principios de proporcionalidad y equidad tributaria en México / Salaried vs principles of proportionality and equity tax in Mexico
Authors: Haro Ruiz Miguel Ángel , Álvarez Esquivel Carmen , Álvarez Esquivel Maricela
Published: January 2017

En la actualidad la carga fiscal de los asalariados en México, en específico el Impuesto Sobre la Renta (ISR), representa 35 % del total de sus ingresos, en comparación con otros contribuyentes, como las personas físicas, quienes obtienen ingresos por actividades empresariales y profesionales y cuya carga fiscal les representa 15 % del total de sus ingresos.La presente investigación es un estudio comparativo y descriptivo de las constituciones mexicana, española y colombiana, sobre las garantías individuales y los derechos humanos de los contribuyentes de cada país; además permite identificar y evidenciar la carga contributiva de los asalariados, que afecta de manera importante su patrimonio personal y familiar, como el derecho al mínimo vital, el principio prohomine, la proporcionalidad y equidad tributaria, entre otros, violentando sus derechos humanos, garantías individuales y demás disposiciones establecidas en la Constitución mexicana, máxima norma jurídica de aplicación estricta.
La certificación orgánica de la agricultura como estrategia de combate a la pobreza: un estudio en la región Totonaca del Estado de Veracruz / The organic certification of agriculture as a strategy to combat poverty: a study in the Totonac region of the State of Veracruz
Authors: Soto Hernández Diego , Cruz López Cecilia
Published: January 2017

La presente investigación proporciona información sobre los elementos necesarios para implementar la certificación de la agricultura orgánica en los municipios de Veracruz que se encuentran en la región Totonaca. Para ello se tomó una muestra de 79 agricultores mediante un muestreo bola de nieve, debido a que no se cuenta con un padrón de productores orgánicos. Se diseñó un cuestionario con el objetivo de conocer los niveles de desarrollo de la agricultura orgánica y los retos para obtener la certificación, esto con miras a identificar políticas públicas para el desarrollo. Para el análisis de los datos se usaron distribuciones de frecuencias y para probar diferencias entre productores certificados y no certificados se usaron métodos no paramétricos de comparación de poblaciones con la prueba de chi-cuadrada. Los resultados muestran que productores certificados tienen mayores beneficios frente a los no certificados. El financiamiento, los apoyos públicos y la elección del sello representan las principales limitantes para poder certificarse.
Impacto de las sociedades del conocimiento en la educación / Impact of knowledge societies in education
Authors: García Pérez Sandra , López Domínguez Rubén
Published: January 2017

A una década de rebasado el siglo XXI, la sociedad contemporánea asiste a un entorno fuertemente condicionado por el conocimiento tecno-científico y las tecnologías de la información y el conocimiento (TIC), elementos que generan y modulan lo que ahora se ha dado en llamar sociedad(es) del conocimiento. Estos referentes están incidiendo directamente en las prácticas sociales y procesos educativos en sus diferentes niveles. Es por ello que se hace necesario realizar una breve revisión del concepto del conocimiento desde una óptica humanista y bajo el enfoque de la filosofía de la ciencia, la tecnología y la sociedad (CTS) y analizar, desde un método filosófico-fenomenológico, las contribuciones o desventajas de estas sociedades en la educación. Análisis que tiene como finalidad el ubicar, de manera sintética, cuál es el estado que guarda actualmente esta problemática y que invite a la participación y colaboración interdisciplinaria de otros cuerpos académicos. *Este trabajo es producto de la Línea de Generación y Aplicación del Conocimiento “Estudios Multidisciplinarios sobre Ciencia, Tecnología, Sociedad y Cultura” del Cuerpo Académico “Ciencia, Tecnología, Sociedad e Innovación en la Sociedad del Conocimiento” de la Universidad Veracruzana, México.
Prospectiva de gestión de riesgos industriales en México con el uso de drones / Prospective management of industrial risks with the use of drones in Mexico
Authors: Raygoza Bello Modesto , Toriz Palacios Alfredo , Sánchez Romero María Cristina
Published: January 2017

La elaboración de escenarios futuros representa un ejercicio enriquecedor y, sin duda, es una actividad necesaria para la planeación a largo plazo. Su propósito es establecer una situación problemática, por ejemplo, la identificación de peligros dentro del proceso de gestión de riesgos en seguridad industrial en México, y la manera como se pueden obtener beneficios al adoptar la tecnología de drones y evitar accidentes con la identificación y eliminación de sus causas. La presente investigación se hizo de acuerdo a Cisco y GBN, mediante preguntas realizadas a expertos y personal de las empresas sobre el tema y otros afines; asimismo, se desarrollaron cuatro historias futuras acerca del tema de estudios: el escenario inseguro, el escenario corrupto, los escenarios drásticos y los escenarios de resurrección.
Preferencias de consumo en el comedor del CUALTOS de la Universidad de Guadalajara / Consumption preferences in the dining room of the University of Guadalajara CUALTOS
Authors: Sánchez Rodríguez Adán Sinohé
Published: January 2017

La presente investigación estudia los parámetros que se utilizan para medir las preferencias de los consumidores en el comedor del CUALTOS. Conocer estas así como también sus opiniones con respecto a los productos que ahí se ofrecen, puede ayudar a mejorar la calidad en el servicio y, en consecuencia, la satisfacción de los consumidores y la rentabilidad del comedor.
Multimedia, herramienta de apoyo al modelo de aprendizaje autogestivo / Multimedia; supporting tool to the selfmanaged learning model
Authors: Vega Tapia Abraham
Published: January 2017

El presente trabajo describe el diseño y desarrollo de un software multimedia llamado “Softaweb” que se implementó en el Centro Universitario de los Valles para apoyar a los estudiantes de la licenciatura en Educación en la materia de “Uso de Tecnologías en la Educación IV”. Se diseñaron lecturas simples acompañadas de pantallas capturadas en formato RTF (Rich Text File – Archivos de Texto Enriquecido), así como animaciones, videos y ejercicios prácticos que se integraron en un solo programa de escritorio.La aplicación multimedia apoyó a los estudiantes para que de manera independiente y autogestiva aprendieran a utilizar de manera básica un paquete de diseño de páginas web conocido como Macromedia Dreamweaver. En una primera etapa se identificó la necesidad de apoyar a los estudiantes del cuarto semestre de educación pues se les pide desarrollen un sitio web educativo y en sus materias no ven aspectos de diseño de páginas web. En una segunda etapa se diseñaron y desarrollaron los elementos multimedia como videos, animaciones y lecturas que conformaron el paquete multimedia de autocapacitación.
Mejora de las competencias tecnológicas del docente en la educación media superior / Improved technological skills of teachers in upper secondary education
Authors: Escalante Reyes Princesa de la Cruz , Patrón Cortés Roger Manuel , Argüelles Ma Luis Alfredo
Published: January 2017

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo investigar el nivel de desempeño en Competencias Genéricas y Específicas de los Profesores de la Escuela Preparatoria Fernando Enrique Angli Lara, en el uso de los programas de Word, Excel y PowerPointEste estudio fue exploratorio de tipo descriptivo y utilizó métodos mixtos de recolección de datos. La investigación se realizó en la ciudad de San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, México; a un total de 23 docentes e involucró: análisis documental, visitas de campo, cuestionarios, entrevistas cualitativas y observaciones.Se encontró que las competencias específicas que presentaron un desempeño medio alto son: Word y Power Point. En la competencia específica de Excel manifestaron un desempeño medio. Aunque no todos los profesores utilizan estas tecnologías en sus clases, sus actitudes se han venido flexibilizando con el fin de hacer frente a los tiempos actuales y en beneficio de la mejora de los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. La mayoría de las competencias que los docentes tienen en estas tecnologías son el producto de una voluntaria autoformación. Es recomendable que la institución promueva la capacitación de este tipo de cursos, aunado al apoyo técnico y formativo que los docentes requieren en beneficio de la mejora de la calidad educativa.
La Constitución Nacional y la Globalización / The National Constitution and Globalization
Authors: Ali Shah Hosein Fatima Korisha
Published: January 2017

Tradicionalmente cuando se hace mención al Derecho Constitucional se suele escuchar a distintos profesionales decir el Derecho muy particular e individual de cada país, salvo en aquellos casos en donde se tratan de áreas como Derechos Humanos, Comercio Internacional o Tratados celebrados entre dos (02) o más países alegando la existencia de diferencias culturales, sociales, políticas, económicas que rigen a cada país, sin embargo, hoy en día esa teoría es objeto de grandes discusiones y contradicciones que la hacen criticables y pueden ser sometido a un amplio debate del cual produciría como una de sus conclusiones que dichas diferencias no son tal como se considera.