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STRATEGINIO IR OPERATYVINIO KONTROLINGO SISTEMA IR JOS ĮGYVENDINIMO LIETUVOS ĮMONĖSE PRIELAIDOS
Authors: Tamulevičienė Daiva , Subačienė Rasa
Published: December 2016

Straipsnyje analizuojama Vakarų šalių įmonėse paplitusi, bet Lietuvoje retai taikoma operatyvinio ir strateginio kontrolingo sistema, kuri, integruodama apskaitą, planavimą, kontrolę, analizę ir kitas organizacijos veiklos sritis į vieną visumą, aprūpina vadovus reikalinga informacija siekiant įmonės tikslų bei kompleksiškai sprendžiant jos problemas. Straipsnyje pagrindžiamos šios sistemos efektyvaus funkcionavimo užtikrinimo sąlygos, kurias nulemia du veiksniai: įmonių dydis ir sprendimų priėmimo lygmuo. Atsižvelgiant į šį aspektą, atlikto empirinio tyrimo pagrindu, įvertintos strateginio ir operatyvinio kontrolingo sistemos sklaidos ir įdiegimo prielaidos Lietuvos įmonėse. Tyrimo rezultatai atskleidė, kad įmonės dydis turi tiesioginę įtaką kontrolingo sistemos ir jos įgyvendinimui taikomų priemonių paplitimui Lietuvos įmonėse. Tyrimo metu taip pat identifikuota, kad palankiausios sąlygos diegti šią sistemą yra susiformavusios Lietuvos didelėse ir vidutinėse įmonėse, tačiau ši sistema pirmiausia siūlytina vidutinėms įmonėms, kurios susiduria su tomis pačiomis išorės ir vidaus aplinkos pokyčių sąlygomis kaip ir didelės įmonės, tačiau jų resursai vertinti tų pokyčių įtaką veiklos rezultatams yra riboti.
AUDITO ĮMONIŲ KOKYBĖS KONTROLĖS SISTEMŲ SKAIDRUMO TYRIMAS
Authors: Vaicekauskas Darius
Published: December 2016

Tam, kad būtų padidintas pasitikėjimas auditoriaus išvada apie finansinių ataskaitų rinkinį, o audito lūkesčių spraga būtų sumažinta, būtina didinti audito įmonių veiklos skaidrumą. Didesnis skaidrumas teigiamai veikia išorės informacijos vartotojų pasitikėjimą audito funkcionalumu ir sudaro galimybes klientams objektyviau įvertinti teikiamų audito paslaugų kokybę. Vienas iš būdų suteikti auditui viešumo – publikuoti išsamius, Europos Parlamento ir Tarybos direktyvos 2006/43/EB reikalavimus atitinkančius audito įmonės veiklos skaidrumo pranešimus, kuriuose būtų pateikiamas detalus audito įmonės kokybės kontrolės sistemos aprašymas. Straipsnyje nagrinėjama Lietuvos audito įmonių vykdomos veiklos skaidrumo problema. Straipsnio tikslas – ištirti, ar audito įmonės užtikrina pakankamą savo audito kokybės kontrolės sistemų skaidrumą, teikdamos metinius skaidrumo pranešimus. Tikslas pasiekiamas taikant kokybinio tyrimo metodus: viešojo intereso įmones audituojančių audito įmonių skaidrumo pranešimų turinio analizę, lyginamąją, loginę bei praktinės patirties analizę. Atlikus 19 Lietuvos audito įmonių skaidrumo pranešimų, teiktų už 2009-2013 finansinių metų laikotarpį, turinio analizę, teigtina, jog audito įmonės neužtikrina pakankamo skaidrumo apie savo teikiamų audito paslaugų kokybę, teikdamos metinius skaidrumo pranešimus. Atsižvelgiant į tyrime iškeltus vertinimo kriterijus, apytikriai pusė nagrinėtų įmonių pateikia pakankamą informaciją įmonės kokybės kontrolės sistemai suprasti. Iš šių įmonių išskiriant išsamius skaidrumo pranešimus rengiančias keturias didžiausias tarptautines audito įmones, galima teigti, jog didžioji dauguma likusių audito įmonių skiria nepakankamą dėmesį skaidrumo problemai spręsti bei pasitikėjimui savimi, kaip audito paslaugų teikėja, sustiprinti.
ACCOUNTING AS AN INFORMATION SOURCE FOR DETERMINATION OF GENERAL ASSET VALUE IN CONDITIONS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Authors: Váryová Ivana , Košovská Iveta , Vaňová Alexandra Ferenczi
Published: December 2016

Currently, expert witness's activities became an essential part of the development of business activities. Expert witness's activities deals with the process of determining the value based on the use of appropriate valuation methods. The basic role of expert witness's activities is valuation of the assets. In practice, expert witness' opinions are increasingly required not only by the courts and other public authorities, but also by the banking institutions, natural and legal persons. This demand stems primarily from the difference between the perception of price and the actual value of assets. The essential prerequisite for the success of a forensic expert witness's work is the access to quality information. The article's aim is to identify the information sources from which an expert witness is based on the preparation of expert witness's opinion. The theoretical and empirical research was applied in order to achieve the article's aim. The collection of empirical data was carried out using the technique of standardized interview with respondents. Based on the conducted research it can be concluded that the accounting is the principal point and the information source underlying the activity of a forensic expert witness in the determination of general asset value respectively the parts or individual assets items. Accounting presents the information source for various internal and external users. Forensic expert witnesses shall be even included to the users of accounting as regards the establishment of expertizing as a new scientific discipline.
HARMONIZATION OF UKRAINIAN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOUNTING DIRECTIVE (2013/34/EU) REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Zubilevych Svitlana
Published: December 2016

The paper considers the possible impact of the Directive 2013/34/EU on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings on reporting in Ukraine with reference to signing the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The author then suggests possible changes in the current classification of companies, formats and components of financial statements, as well as accounting methods.
New records of marine ornamental shrimps (Decapoda: Stenopodidea and Caridea) from the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Prakash Sanjeevi , Ajith Kumar Thipramalai Thangappan , Subramoniam Thanumalaya
Published: December 2016

Marine ornamental shrimps found in tropical coral reef waters are widely recognized for the aquarium trade. Our survey of ornamental shrimps in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu (India) has found three species, which we identify as Stenopus hispidus Olivier, 1811, Lysmata debelius Bruce, 1983, and L. amboinensis De Man, 1888, based on morphology and color pattern. These shrimps are recorded for the first time in Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu. Detailed information, including the description of specimens, habitat and distribution, is provided.
Penafsiran Quraish Shihab tentang al-Fath dalam QS. al-Nashr
Authors: Budiman Ade
Published: December 2016

Every interpretation is a product of a mufassir, so that different interpreters, it will be have different products. This is going to try to be revealed in this article. However, this interpretation will be discussed is the interpretation of one of the characters Indonesian interpreter, M. Quraish Shihab. We explain it by review this monumental work, Tafsir al-Misbah. Differences in interpretation that will be shown taking sample of the word al-Fath in the surah al-Nasr. This paper concludes that the meaning of al-Fath in the Tafsir al-Mishbah is opening everything covered, either in the form of material and spiritual. Thus, al-Fath covers two things; the first, something that can be reached with a biological eye (and other senses), such as; open the door and close it. Secondly, something which can be reached with the eyes psychological, such as; opening distress and eliminate misery.
Sejarah dan Perkembangan Kritik Matn Hadis
Authors: Irham Masturi
Published: December 2016

Prophet Muh}ammad recommends to us, the Muslims to always keep and save his Sunnah of alteration and forgery. In addition, the Prophet Muh}ammad also invited and called for his Sunnah preserved and passed on to others. Instead, the Prophet threatens those who lie on his behalf, also those who add and subtract, especially falsifying his hadith, criticism of honor becomes a necessity in the narration hadith. If at the present time, the researchers’ hadith criticism has been presented with the concept of honor that has been established, it is different from previous periods. Criticism of honor has a history that may not be forgotten and will always experience growth. Discussion on the issue will be reviewed in this article. The article also stated that the seriousness of the researchers’ tradition from generation to generation has never diminished, despite the criticism of the method used matn not exactly the same as before.
Metode Penafsiran al-Zuhaylî dalam al-Tafsîr al-Munîr
Authors: Ainol Ainol
Published: December 2016

The first and the foremost authority interprets the Koran is the Prophet Muhammad because he was receiving a direct Koran. After the Prophet, the authority was followed by his companions, tâbi‘în, and mufassir afterward. Interpretations performed above the companions known as tafsîr bi al-ma’thur. This commentary underlies the discussion and its source in history. This method became known as a method of interpretation of the Koran is called the method of history. In addition, the method used at that time was the tafsîr bi al-ra’y underlying source on reasoning and ijtihâd. One contemporary commentator who try to combine the two sources of the interpretation is Wahbah al-Zuhaylî. The interpretation of the content approached the Koran, from a classic interpretation that many make al-ma’thur as the source and from the angle of the many modern and contemporary make ra’y as the source
Pengembangan Human Relation Perspektif Nilai-nilai al-Qur’an
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad
Published: December 2016

Not least the manager (leader) who failed to carry out its duties and functions. This is largely due to the lack of attention to the human relations aspect in building a spirit of togetherness as one of the most dominant factor in the success of management. Since the beginning of its creation, mankind has been designed as a creature who can not live alone. Therefore, one man inevitably need to Communicate and Interact with other human beings. This study intends to examine the conceptual meaning of human relations and the urgency with psychological and sociological approach in the perspective of the values of the Koran, Because The Qur’anic principle is to guide human life. The shift in the orientation of this communication is Inseparable from the human relations that is increasingly widespread and seamless, everyone can relate to anyone who desired, Including Westerners and their world. The existence of two human relationships that must be Followed by two cultures is then led to the change tendency of the relations between the two models
Kajian Tafsir di Indonesia
Authors: Rohman Taufikur
Published: December 2016

Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. It is of course also has a significant correlation with the need for a true understanding of the Koran as the main guideline in the life of a Muslim. This paper attempts to discuss the development of interpretation studies in Indonesia. However, because of the many works of commentary that exist in Indonesia, then this paper will explain in more detail in the full interpretation 30 chapters, while the commentaries that are thematic, and which only focus on certain papers will cover more briefly author so hopefully this study will cover the whole work of interpretation that exist in Indonesia comprehensively but solid content. The development of the interpretation of the Koran in Indonesia is somewhat different. Study commentary in the Arab world develop quickly and rapidly, because Arabic is the language, so they do not experience significant difficulties to understand the Koran. This is different to the Indonesian people whose native language is not Arabic.
Keadilan Sahabat Nabi dalam Perspektif Fuad Jabali
Authors: Fadlilah Nur
Published: December 2016

Companions of the prophet Muhammad is believed to be the best there ever was Muslim in an Islamic society. The majority of Muslim believe that all the companions of the Prophet is legally fair. The are other views on justice companions into the following categories. a) there is no difference between the companions of the prophet with other Muslim communities whenever and wherever, b) justice companions of the prophet is only given to those who are close to the prophet, and c) justice friends must be determined engagement their slander. Expert hadith of the Prophet, because to save its authentic hadith that the prophet (to be used as evidence in the practice of religious teaching in everyday life) tend to increase the number of friends by creating high standars no to put people into this prestigious group. People Mu‘tazilah considered reasonable as the most important tool in interpreting revelation. Therefore, the Mu’tazilites regard hadith prophet less important than the sense that it tend to limit the number of friends by creating higher standards.It can reduce the number of hadith prophet drastically and educe their role in upholding dogma than sense
Problematika Naskh dalam Diskursus Kajian Hadis
Authors: Syaifullah H
Published: December 2016

In a certain problem was also still found various editorial hadith that seem contradiction between which one hadith the and with the other one hadith from this point was born the discussion of naskh in the hadith. This paper finds thas scholars divided in two on responding the naskh, namely (1) scholars who accept the existence of naskh al-hadîth and (2) scholars who rejet the naskh al-hadîth. Naskh does not reduce the perfection of revelation because in the naskh there is no purpose to measure the level of adherence to Allah and as a form of God compassion in human. More over naskh can be happen based in the indicators that all downstream to revelation
Peningkatan Kecerdasan Anak Melalui Pemberian ASI dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Hanafi Yusuf
Published: December 2016

Todays health researchs prove that the breast milk contains a lot of content that is not found in milk formula, especially immunologic substances. Breast milk contains anti-infective agents that are clean and free of contamination. Immune substances that exist in immunoglobulins, secretory, and lactoferrin as well as the presence of factors that can stimulate Lactobacillus bifidus to protect baby’s digestive tract. Lately also known that breast milk can increase children’s intelligence. It could be due to nutritional milk, methods, or durations of breastfeeding. Research shows that a Taurine, Decosahexanoic acid (DHA) and Arachidonic acid (AA) exist in breast milk is very useful in the formation of the baby’s brain cells and accelerate the stimulus from the receptor organ to the brain, so that the response can be given in a fast time. Yet long before the WHO, researchers and human rights activists has been intensifying exclusive breastfeeding, the Koran was first called to breastfeed h}awlayn kâmilayn two full years. The Relevances between the activity of breastfeeding for two full years and the brain development of baby will be discussed in this paper.
Bacaan dan Pembacaan al-Qur’an yang Hidup di Masyarakat
Authors: Rusydi M
Published: December 2016

The Koran is a book of Muslims, which of the information itself mentions him with different names. Of these names at least we can identify the function and basic paradigm carries for Muslims in particular and humanity in general. Every Muslim believes that the Koran is the holy book of miracles and can solve human problems and save them not only in the world but also the hereafter. Thus the Koran always pay attention to the safety and welfare of mankind in the world and the hereafter. This is the paradigm which is owned by the Koran. Unfortunately, the recent reality does not show it. Koran only a Muslim home decor and read without meaning. Soon, the Koran has lost its significance. Therefore, this article seeks to reflect the issues through a methodological approach. Reflection should show how to build a live reading of the Koran. although the writing still needs further reflection, I just hope it can inspire us to fix it
Metode Memahami Hadis-hadis Kontradiktif
Authors: Anas Mohamad
Published: December 2016

Activity of hadith external criticism (sanad) and also internal criticism (matn) is the obligation of the observers in order to put its existence together with the Koran as the base of religious argumentation. The process of criticism should be done, knowing that there is no guareantee of hadith which are up to the Muslims society categorized of accepted hadith. In addition to a wide variety of methods to criticize sanad, there are also various offers for hadith editorial criticizing. One of them is the science of mukhtalaf al-hadîth. The existence of this knowledge arises when doing data documentation (takhrîj hadîth) in the shade of the same-similar meaning. It will not be separated from the findings of controversial-looking hadith, and therefore the existence of such controversy should be sought in order to offer solutions with a strong suspect and also sort out the existing data to be placed in the proper position. Thus, this paper focuses on any viable solutions when dealing directly with the hadiths suspected controversial
Evolusi Embrionik Manusia dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Ja’far Suhermanto
Published: December 2016

This article attempts to reread passages of the Koran on human creation process; QS. al-Hajj [22]: 5, QS. Hûd [11]: 61, QS. al-Sajdah [32]: 7, QS. al-Saffât [37]: 11, QS. al-Rahmân [55]: 14 and others. The verses are read in order in accordance with the process of the creation of man. The recitation of this time directed at scientific interpretation. Therefore, some of the views of modern science such as medical and others taken into consideration and presented back in it. These readings provide information about the stage of evolution in human creation, not Darwin’s theory of evolution, but the evolution of embryonic, is called Darwinian evolution that occurs in the womb, not in the real world. Based on this it can also be known that man is not the off spring of other animals-which can be said to be lower than beings. This is because human beings as “I” or “nafs” is not limited to a combination of physical and spiritual, but also has a sense or qalb
Tafsir Gender dalam Tafsîr al-Manâr tentang Asal Kejadian Perempuan
Authors: Bilqis Fajarwati Ana
Published: December 2016

The Koran presents the topic of women in many verses and letters. But the most is in the letter al-Nisâ’ so that he is often called al-Nisâ’ al-Kubrâ. Although the Koran is the holy book of eternal truth, interpretation cannot be avoided as a relative. Historical development of various sect of kalâm, fiqh, and sufism is positive proof of the relativity of appreciation of religious Muslims. At one period, the levels of intellect into dominant, on the other period, the levels of emotionality become prominent. That is why the perception of women among Muslims, especially in self commentators, also varies from age to age the majority of Muslims are stuck with so many results ijtihâd of the scholars then regarded as a religion that cannot brain-tweaking and could not be bothered. But this fact does not actually like it. Therefore, this paper attempts to dismantle understanding of religious texts that have been used as legitimating for patriarchal mindset away from gender equality.
Problematika Tafsîr bi al-Ra’y dalam Lintas Mazhab dan Generasi
Authors: Achmad Danial
Published: December 2016

Attempts to interpret the Koran according to God’s will done many Muslim scholars in order to make the Koran as a guide to life. Diverse products that leave the interpretation of the rationale, methods and background exegetes in different ranges of time and place are emerging in all generations. The diversity of interpretations of this product is reasonable conditions on the way the dynamics of history. Al-Tabarî, ‘Abduh, al-Zamakhsharî, and al-Tabâtabâ’î is most commentators who have given a big hand in developing the methodology of interpretation and unravel the meanings contained in the Koran. Similarly, the Shahrûr, although it only partially interpret the Koran as interpreted thematic (mawdû‘î). Therefore, an important step to be taken is the objectivity of studies related ittijâh, manhaj, and results interpretation to then be selected and distinctions, in order to know whether that interest is already making an interpretation of the purpose of an examination rulings or rulings which is allowed, such as ijtihâd of the Prophet, his companions, tâbi‘în, or imams schools.
Penafsiran Sayyid Qutb terhadap Amthâl al-Qur’ân dalam Tafsîr Fî Zilâl al-Qur’ân
Authors: Alfiah Halida Putri
Published: December 2016

In conveying messages of teachings, the Koran uses a variety of ways. One of the ways in which the Koran is using amthâl. Amthâl al-Qur’ân is the message of the Koran are delivered with parables, which likens abstract things with concrete, with the aim that the messages easier to understand. This article will specifically dissect the interpretation of Sayyid Qutb against amthâl al-musarrahah in Fî Zilâl al-Qur’ân using thematically, as judged able to know fully and comprehensively the purpose of a theme discussed. The purpose of the amthâl al-mus}arrah}ah is a parable in which is described by the word mithâl or something that shows tashbîh. In the Koran, the verses relating to amthâl al-musarrahah found 22 verses are included in the classification amthâl al-makkîyah and 20 verses amthâl musarrahah included in the classification amthâl al-madanîyah. However, this article will only discuss the interpretation of Sayyid Qut}b in QS. al-Rûm [30]: 27, QS. al-Ra‘d [13]: 17 and 35, QS. al-Nûr [24]: 35, and QS. Muhammad [47]: 1-3 and 15
Inkâr al-Sunnah pada Aspek Kodifikasi Hadis
Authors: Mz Zainuddin
Published: December 2016

One aspect that makes a bunch of people does not believe in the existence and role of sunnah is the delay of codification itself. Peoples also considered that hadith’s codified in various references are not what are worth ascribed to the Prophet, but rather a form of the companions comprehension of the Prophet’s directives and statements. That is why, there are different editorial ranges between one companion to another, even the mutawâtir lafzî was not separated from this editorial differences. This paper high lights how was the process of hadith codification, so that we can find a common points which are closely related to the authenticity and validity of a hadith. Studying on such topic (the process of hadith codification and classification), shows how professional the hadith scholars in memorizing and maintaining Sunnah of the Prophet, to bring the science of isnâd (‘ilm al-isnâd) which is never possessed by any other religion. This is the climax of the way clergy maintaining the authenticity of the Prophet sayings. That is, whenever one states todays about a hadith, definitely, its authenticity and validity would be detected through the scienc.
Hadis dalam Perspektif Ahmad Hassan
Authors: Fatih M
Published: December 2016

The emergence of comprehension to back to the Koran and Sunnah in Indonesia is not only driven by the reality of Islamic beliefs which is mixing with other elements, but also caused by the system of understanding of Islamic teaching which are considered less precise. Call it like understanding the meaning of sunnah, ijtihâd, ittibâ‘, taqlîd, and others. Ahmad Hassan, a Muslim thinker who is affiliated to the organizations that called PERSIS, came up to take a role in the struggle of the above problems. Armed with a depth of knowledge, a breadth of knowledge and mastery of sciences, Hassan appeared to prove that the Koran and Sunnah has been more than adequate as a source of Islamic teachings without requiring additional elements. In this regard, it is important to listen to his ideas in the field of hadith as the second source after the Koran. This simple paper tries to capture the thought of Hassan’s hadith and his contribution to the development of hadith studies in Indonesia.
Klarifikasi al-Darwîsh atas Pandangan Orientalis tentang Kontradiksi Ayat al-Qur’an dengan Kaidah Nahw
Authors: Tidjani Amnah
Published: December 2016

This paper will examine clarification Muhy al-Dîn al-Darwîsh against charges orientalistabout the authenticity of the Koran. Today, these allegations go back voiced by the Egyptian Coptic priest Zakaria Batrousin his book Tasâulât Hawl al-Qur’ân. One of the accused is the assertion that the Koran contains errors and defects in terms of language, as it is considered contrary to the rules nah}w. From here finally Zakaria concludes that the Koran is not the work of God, but a bouquet of Muhammad, because God could do no wrong. What does Zakaria is a fragment of a long journey Orientalist in reviewing the Eastern world, especially the Islamic religion who has written neatly in history. By writing the book I‘râb al-Qur’ân al-Karîm wa Bayânuh, al-Darwish wanted to prove that what is alleged Zakaria just nonsense. This book is written with a light and easy to understand language readers, especially for the orientalists who lack the ability to understand the science nahw and Arabic literature.
Integrasi Ilmu Sosial dengan Teks Agama dalam Perspektif Tafsir al-Qur’an
Authors: Rosadisastra Andi
Published: December 2016

To reconnect the Islamic religious sciences with science world needed a multi-disciplinary group involving Islamic scholars want any worldly Muslim scholars. Koran can be a source of inspiration or a source of known science knowledge without having to be stuck on a wall of separation between the proclamation creator of the science of Islamic and non-Islamic. Interpretation is not just an attempt to read the text, but it should be a transformation efforts and solutions to social problems of life. It required a tool, namely the nature of philosophy or theory and social sciences related to the study of interpretation in question. Then the development of the concept of “methodology sanctification Islam” is an attractive offer for the efforts to realize the interpretation of verses epistemology social, or can also be referred to as “Integrative Epistemology Social Interpretation” (IESI). IESI can be used as a tool for social interpretation of the verses and it is a further development of integrative interpretation
Toll-Like Receptor 9 Stimulation Induces Aberrant Expression of a Proliferation-Inducing Ligand by Tonsillar Germinal Center B Cells in IgA Nephropathy
Authors: Muto Masahiro , Manfroi Benoit , Suzuki Hitoshi , Joh Kensuke , Nagai Masaaki , Wakai Sachiko , Righini Christian , Maiguma Masayuki , Izui Shozo , Tomino Yasuhiko , Huard Bertrand , Suzuki Yusuke
Published: December 2016

The TNF family member a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL; also known as TNFSF13), produced by myeloid cells, participates in the generation and survival of antibody–producing plasma cells. We studied the potential role of APRIL in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). We found that a significant proportion of germinal centers (GCs) in tonsils of patients with IgAN contained cells aberrantly producing APRIL, contributing to an overall upregulation of tonsillar APRIL expression compared with that in tonsils of control patients with tonsillitis. In IgAN GC, antigen–experienced IgD−CD38+/−CD19+ B cells expressing a switched IgG/IgA B cell receptor produced APRIL. Notably, these GC B cells expressed mRNA encoding the common cleavable APRIL-α but also, the less frequent APRIL-δ/ζ mRNA, which encodes a protein that lacks a furin cleavage site and is, thus, the uncleavable membrane-bound form. Significant correlation between TLR9 and APRIL expression levels existed in tonsils from patients with IgAN. In vitro, repeated TLR9 stimulation induced APRIL expression in tonsillar B cells from control patients with tonsillitis. Clinically, aberrant APRIL expression in tonsillar GC correlated with greater proteinuria, and patients with IgAN and aberrant APRIL overexpression in tonsillar GC responded well to tonsillectomy, with parallel decreases in serum levels of galactose-deficient IgA1. Taken together, our data indicate that antibody disorders in IgAN associate with TLR9–induced aberrant expression of APRIL in tonsillar GC B cells.
Coordination Game in Bidirectional Flow
Authors: Yanagisawa Daichi
Published: December 2016

We have introduced evolutionary game dynamics to a one-dimensional cellular- automaton to investigate evolution and maintenance of cooperative avoiding behavior of self-driven particles in bidirectional flow. In our model, there are two kinds of particles, which are right-going particles and left-going particles. They often face opponent particles, so that they swerve to the right or left stochastically in order to avoid conflicts. The particles reinforce their preferences of the swerving direction after their successful avoidance. The preference is also weakened by memory-loss effect. Result of our simulation indicates that cooperative avoiding behavior is achieved, i.e., swerving directions of the particles are unified, when the density of particles is close to 1/2 and the memory-loss rate is small. Furthermore, when the right-going particles occupy the majority of the system, we observe that their flow increases when the number of left-going particles, which prevent the smooth movement of right-going particles, becomes large. It is also investigated that the critical memory-loss rate of the cooperative avoiding behavior strongly depends on the size of the system. Small system can prolong the cooperative avoiding behavior in wider range of memory-loss rate than large system.
A primer for working with the Spatial Interaction modeling (SpInt) module in the python spatial analysis library (PySAL)
Authors: Oshan Taylor M
Published: December 2016

This primer provides a practical guide to get started with spatial interaction modeling using the SpInt module in the python spatial analysis library (PySAL).
Predicting High-Impact Pharmacological Targets by Integrating Transcriptome and Text-Mining Features
Authors: Mayburd Anatoly , Baranova Ancha
Published: December 2016

Purpose: Novel, “outside of the box” approaches are needed for evaluating candidate molecules, especially in oncology. Throughout the years of 2000-2010, the efficiency of drug development fell to barely acceptable levels, and in the second decade of this century, levels have improved only marginally. This dismal condition continues despite unprecedented progress in the development of a variety of high-throughput tools, computational methods, aggregated databases, drug repurposing programs and innovative chemistries. Here we tested a hypothesis that the economic impact of targeting a particular gene product is predictable a priori by employing a combination of transcriptome profiles and quantitative metrics reflecting existing literature. Methods: To extract classification features, the gene expression patterns of a posteriori high-impact and low-impact anti-cancer target sets were compared. To minimize the possible bias of text-mining, the number of manuscripts published prior to the first clinical trial or relevant review paper, as well as its first derivative in this interval, were collected and used as quantitative metrics of public interest. Results: By combining the gene expression and literature mining features, a 4-fold enrichment in high-impact targets was produced, resulting in a favourable ROC curve analysis for the top impact targets. The dataset was enriched by the highest impact anti-cancer targets, while demonstrating drastic differences in economic value between high and low-impact targets. Known anti-cancer products of EGFR, ERBB2, CYP19A1/aromatase, MTOR, PTGS2, tubulin, VEGFA, BRAF, PGR, PDGFRA, SRC, REN, CSF1R, CTLA4 and HSP90AA1 genes received the highest scores for predicted impact, while microsomal steroid sulfatase, anticoagulant protein C, p53, CDKN2A, c-Jun, and TNSFS11 were highlighted as most promising research-stage targets. Conclusions: A significant cost reduction may be achieved by a priori impact assessment of targets and ligands before their development or repurposing. Expanding a suite of combinational treatments could also decrease the costs, while achieving a higher impact per developed ligand. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
A Comparative Study of Organizational Role Stress and Organizational Commitment Among The University Faculty Members of India and Saudi Arabia
Authors: Qazi Sayeeduzzafar , Nazneen Afroze
Published: December 2016

Stress is define as a dynamic condition in which an individual is confronted with an opportunity , constraint , demand related to what he or she desires and for which the outcome is perceived to be both uncertain and important. Organizational role stress comes from three sectors i.e. job and organization, social factor and intra-psychic factor. Organizational commitment is defined as “an individual psychological bond to the organization, including a sense of job involvement, loyalty and belief in the values of the organization”. The cross cultural study was conducted on 245 Faculty members working in various Indian and Saudi Arabian universities using questionnaire method and standardized psychometric tests were used to collect the data on the variable under investigation. The study reveals that faculty members of Saudi Arabia were shown moderate level of organizational role stress and low level of organizational commitment while their Indian counterparts were shown high level of organizational role stress and moderate level of organizational commitment. The organizational role stress dimensions were found to be negatively correlated with organizational commitment means if the organizational role stress will go up the commitment level of the faculty members will go down and affect the performance of the faculty members negatively. The data were also analyzed using other demographic variables and the obtained results were discussed.
Metodología Para La Evaluación Técnica De Proyectos De Infraestructura Educativa
Authors: Verdugo Bernal Catalina Margarita , Cano Avendaño Mariela del Carmen , Arellano Barriga Alfonso Patricio , Balseca Sampedro Otto Fernando , Guadalupe Carla Sofía Arguello , Díaz Mayota Paulina Beatriz , Granizo Paredes Oscar Iván , Rodríguez Guerra Juan Hugo
Published: December 2016

This article describes a technical evaluation of studies or consultancies, using an adaptation of the methodology of multi-criteria analysis, usually applied in prioritization of programs and projects and evaluation of development projects. The methodology allows integration of the different criteria expressed by a group of professionals responsible for review and approval of consultancy studies used for the implementation of the country’s new Millennium Educational Units. The result of the technical evaluation of consulting with this methodology is quantitative, but qualitative variables complement our work.
Production Modes, Marx’s Method and the Feasible Revolution
Authors: Jossa Bruno
Published: December 2016

In Marx, the production mode is defined as a social organisation mode which is typified by one dominant production model which confers significance on the system at large. The prominence of production modes in his overall approach provides clues to the identification of the correct scientific method of Marxism and, probably, of Marx himself. The main aim of this paper is to define this method and to discuss a type of socialist revolution which appears feasible in this day and age.
Multicultural Teacher Preparation in Practice: A Hermeneutical Disposition
Authors: Bilal Muhammad , Abbas Rizvi Syed Asad
Published: December 2016

It is a fact that learning to teach is basically a social and practical activity that is supported and informed by theoretical reflections. Field experience and realities should be the core component of any teacher preparation program. That is why, most of the teacher education programs based on theory into practice model. The main aim of this research is not to reject this model, but to sketch out an alternative way of teacher preparation that is based upon teacher’s own context and socio cultural settings or in other words teacher preparation must be organized Hermeneutically. The hermeneutical approach of Hans-Georg Gadamer, is not only of philosophical importance but contains practical implications also. The concepts of understanding, interpretation and application are the core concepts of teacher preparation. In contrast to adopting an entire theory as the guiding principle to the whole content and practice of teacher preparation courses, this research argue for the focus to be on inculcating a hermeneutic disposition in all teachers preparation programs and courses. Hermeneutics is basic to human interaction, especially in dealing with student-teachers belongs to diverse socio-cultural settings or multicultural environment. The main argument or focus of this research is that it is necessary that the teacher preparation programs must be consider the problem of multiculturalism (inter and intra cultural). Multicultural Teacher Preparation (MTP) or hermeneutical mode of teacher preparation plays an important role in the preparation of teachers. It will be helpful for teachers to develop a deep level understanding of students needs belongs to various backgrounds and perspectives, not through applying a predetermined model of classroom activities, but through helping future teachers to recognize their own prejudices and how these help to determine their understandings of diversity in their future classrooms. Developing a hermeneutic disposition in teachers training facilitates and enrich experience of future teachers. A mixed method design was used to conduct the study.
Determinants of Career Choice among Students of Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
Authors: Tetteh Zotorvie Justice Stephen
Published: December 2016

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the major factors that influence the career choice among the professional level students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana). The study also examined the stage or time in the academic life of the students that they decided on accounting as a career. A questionnaire-based survey was the main method used for this study. Exploratory factor analysis and descriptive analysis were employed to determine the key factors influencing the students’ career choice in accounting and the timing of the students’ decision to choose accounting as a career. The study showed that personal and job prospects factors such as students’ interest in accounting, high earnings expectation, availability of jobs, prestige and teacher influence were the most important factors that influence the career choice among students of The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana). Less important factors included influences of advertisement, peers and parents or family members. The study also revealed that majority of the students, 50.2%, made their decision to pursue a career in accounting at the Senior High School level, followed by 18.6% deciding when they were at Basic School level.
Exploring the Constructed Corporate Governance Index’s Effect on the Firm Performance and Firm Value: An Empirical Study on Service and Industrial Companies Listed in Amman Stock Exchange
Authors: S. Alsoboa Sliman
Published: December 2016

The purpose of this study is to investigate corporate governance’s quality for Shareholding Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange; to see how corporate governance index (CGI) and firm performance and firm value are associated; and last but not the least is to check how CGI affects firm performance and firm value. A comprehensive CGI containing 112 points was constructed and analyzed for years 2010 and 2015. It reported that the Jordanian industrial and service companies have a good CGI during these two years. Pearson correlation has showed positive but weak relationships between CGI and all variables in the two years. Multiple regression analysis was performed to evaluate corporate governance index effects on the performance and the value of firm. The results did not support the hypotheses that CGI significantly affects these two variables. To reach to better corporate governance in Jordanian industrial and service companies, the Jordanian authorities might need to modify the inconsistence between laws and corporate governance rules.
The Extent of Mathematics Teacher's Awareness of Their Students' Misconceptions in Learning Geometrical Concepts in the Intermediate Education Stage
Authors: Ahmad Al-Khateeb Mohammad
Published: December 2016

This study aims to examine and highlight the extent of mathematics teacher's awareness of their student's geometrical misconceptions and mistakes in the intermediate education stage. The sample consisted of (400) first grade students and (40) teachers. The results showed that intermediate education stage students suffered from various geometrical misconceptions such as parallelogram, trapezoid, rhombus, etc. Additionally, the study spotlighted mathematics teachers' lack of awareness of their student's mistakes due to their poor introductory techniques, inability to put suitable instructional plans to teach geometrical concepts and analyze them into their sub-components, incapability to use various instructional methods to teach such concepts, and other negative factors. The study proposed some recommendation to benefit from by all concerned parties in the teachinglearning process to overcome students' geometrical misconceptions including educational planners, curricula authors, educational supervisors, and teachers. Finally, the study suggested some hints on future research in this field.
Determinar Estrategias Para La Administración De Riesgos Laborales Y Su Impacto En La Competitividad De Las Empresas
Authors: Juárez Cerros Carlos Alfredo , Bribiescas Silva Francisco Arturo
Published: December 2016

To be a competitive company, it’s necessary that the quality has a high sense of importance for managers; some indicators such as market impact, the gradual increase in the interest of the academic community, the changes in its principles and practices and the organization of experts in the field, show the progress of this topic in organizations. Companies seek management systems that can be easily implemented, and in turn manage them effectively according to their different activities to achieve remain in an increasingly competitive environment; the key to effectively manage quality and risk prevention, is how to meet regulatory requirements and increasingly demanding needs of its main audiences: customers, society and workers, and at the same time allow them to be competitive. In this paper some authors suggest a number of tools for managing occupational hazards that can be used in any business, in order to identify different analysis methodologies and risk controls, based on them are consulted, develop a process that contributes to the continuous improvement of working environments for workers; it is also necessary to implement surveys in the manufacturing sector to corroborate the impact of occupational risk management in the competitiveness of enterprises.
Le Traitement Antibiotique Dans La Pédiatrie
Authors: Papanov Stoyan , Petkova Ekaterina , Dimitrova Zlatka , Georgieva Vania , Ivanov Kalin , Ivanova Stanislava , Mladenov Rumen
Published: December 2016

The current study should be paid extra attention because antibiotics are main cluster of drugs for treatment of child infections and illnesses. They are the most commonly prescribed medicines for children, relatively expensive and consume 60-70% of the budget for treatment of child illnesses, with exclusion only in malign sickness. OBJECT: The current study represents common classification of antibiotics and the most commonly used antimicrobial agents during childhood. RESEARCH METHODS - Systematic approach and critical analysis of the available scientific periodicals - Interview method of the survey (survey data pediatricians and general practitioners in the region of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.) - Own research on the issue. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Most often, doctors use: Broad-spectrum penicillins: Amoxicillin, Amopen, Ospamox, Duomox First generation cephalosporins: Ospexin, Cephalexin Second-generation cephalosporins: Cefaclor Third generation cephalosporins: Abricef, Cefotaxime, Rocephin, Fortum Fourth generation cephalosporins: Maxipime Macrolides: Macropen Aminoglycosides: Gentamicin, Amicacine CONCLUSION: No significant differences are observed in the prescribed by the general practitioners and pediatricians antibiotics.
The Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Practice: An Endodontic Case Report
Authors: Monea Monica , Monika Kovacs , Suciu Nicoleta , Mihai Pop
Published: December 2016

We aim to present a case of obliterated root canal which was successfully treated in our dental faculty using these new techniques. Teeth with calcified root canals referred for endodontic treatment pose pa rticular diagnostic and treatment challenges. Usually these are intact traumatized anterior teeth without symptoms except of slight discoloration, without apical radiolucency. The thorough knowledge of endodontic anatomy and the use of modern equipment as the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and operating microscope are the basis for long term clinical and radiological success of these cases. The use of rotary endodontic instrumentation in conjunction with chelating agents as EDTA have been advocated for the endodontic instrumentation of narrow or obliterated root canals, where the apical dentin is usually more mineralized. CBCT images offered superior information in comparison to conventional radiographs but it must be taken into consideration only for difficult cases, due to higher radiation dose and costs.
Impact Des Réformes Sur La Compétitivité De La Production De Riz En Côte d’Ivoire Et Analyse De Sensibilité
Authors: Landry Achy
Published: December 2016

The rice landscape since independence from the Ivory Coast to the present, is characterized by a series of government policies for the sector. The latest is the Revised National Strategy for Development of the rice sector (NRDS) 2012 - 2020. The central objective of this study is to analyze the impact on the competitiveness of producers, strategic guidelines defined by the NRDS. Our results indicate that it will generally have a positive effect on the competitiveness of production systems. But we find her, the existence of unfavorable conditions for the cultivation of upland rice system. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis completing the foregoing analysis is performed. The results of this simulation show that: i) the increase in yield was identified as the only factor able to improve both financial profitability, external competitiveness (comparative advantage), reducing at the same time support producers; ii) the competitiveness of local rice increased with the overvaluation of the CFA. All these previous analyzes using the Policy Analysis Matrix (MAP) as an analytical model.
La Diffusion Des Contenus Televisuels Et Les Pratiques De Reception Des Spectateurs A L'ere Du Numerique
Authors: Honoré Kahi Oulaï
Published: December 2016

The objective is to question broadcasting methods and TV reception practices in the digital area. In this logic, we first adopt a literary review and then an investigation using a questionnaire and a semi-directing talk. The data show that media convergence is conceptualized in its technological and cultural parameters. It is perceived like a change of perspective to figure out the evolution of media and its various uses in terms of broadcasting process and consumption posture. The broadcasting processes concern the exploitation of the multiplicity of screens, methods of publication and the use of sociotechnical devices. The individual and collective practices of consumption vary according to the user's technical and technological skills which induce various viewing postures.