bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The User Pays's Principle and the Electricity Sector: A South African Case
Authors: Maphosa Michael
Published: January 2020

This paper discusses the user pays's principle (UPP) within the South African developmental state concept. The essence of the paper is to ascertain whether UPP can be implemented in the electricity sector without necessarily harming the developmental state agenda taking into account the challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty in South Africa. In this paper, we present the arguments in support of the UPP in the electricity supply industry (ESI) and its building blocks. The paper analyses the role of regulatory authority in the implementation and adoption of the UPP. Finally, the paper analyses the role of UPP in the developmental state concept and the challenges of implementing it. The analysis shows that adoption of inclining block tariff (IBTs) was based on the individual's perceived ability to pay and not on UPP while the free basic electricity (FBE) policy is a government-funded initiative meant to provide electricity to poor households. The paper also found that the ESI currently has high levels of inefficiencies in production and use, procurement and operation of utilities, cross-subsidisation, infrastructure and maintenance backlogs which may hinder the full implementation of UPP. Lastly, although the full implementation of UPP could incentivise efficient operation of the ESI and attract the much-needed investment in the sector, the UPP system will pose serious challenges considering the countryâ€™s three main problems: inequality, unemployment and poverty.
Happiness Index for Human Resource Management Practitioners Associated with the Professional Body
Authors: Maleka Molefe Jonathan , Swarts Ilze , Mmako Magdeline
Published: January 2020

The study explored the perceptions of human resource management (HRM) practitioners in South Africa, using the following happiness dimensions: positive emotions, job-related wellbeing, affective commitment, employee engagement and distributive justice. The research approach was quantitative, and the research design was descriptive and longitudinal (i.e. over a two-year period). The convenience sampling technique was used to select participants. In 2016, the sample size was 204, and in 2017, the sample size was 76. The data were collected at the conventions hosted by the Institute of People Management (IPM). The major findings were that the majority of the participants were females, were employed on a full-time basis, had degrees, earned R40 000 and above, and were not unionized. Participants rated the positive emotions negatively, suggesting that they were disaffected with their remuneration, and they rated the job-related wellbeing, affective commitment, employee engagement and distributive justice items positively. The implication of this study for policymakers is that they must review their remuneration policy and practices. The implication for managers is that they might struggle to keep HRM practitioners effective, motivated, and having cordial relationships.
Critical Assessment of Banking Institutions in South Africa
Authors: Fotso Bakam , Edoun E. I
Published: January 2020

Banks play an important role in a countryâ€™s economy through investments, deposits and withdrawals. Many banking products are sold to clients to meet their financial needs and obligations. Their performances are therefore very critical in supporting socio economic development. Financial institutions still facing challenges linked to the lack of financial previsions through the use of financial tool that allows preventing financial distress. Banks are not always well-managed because managers lack capacity and the sound knowledge in dealing effectively with the analysis of risk and return and decision-making. The current study highlights and gives orientations on key performance indicators that bank can use to manage their financial conditions in advance in a sustainable manner. The major objective of this research is to critically assess the South African banks performance using Financial Ratio Analysis (FRA)and descriptive statistics through comparative financial statement analysis form 2010 to 2013 betweenâ€œ the big fourâ€ South African banks. In using correlational analysis, the study aim to establish the link between exogenous and endogenous variables of bank performance. The results showed that FirstRand bank was the best achiever with a higher level of performance following by Standard bank, then Absa and Nedbank. Furthermore, it appears that there is a strong relationship between bank performance and bank size because the volume of assets represents the bigger source of bank incomes. This study opens door to further study including both large and small banks and a comparative analysis between two research methods. The paper is divided into five major sections.
Academics' Perceptions of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) for Sustainable Development
Authors: Boodhoo Suvera , Parumasur Sanjana Brijball
Published: January 2020

In light of business leadersâ€™ failings, including corporate corruption, the financial crisis and various ecological system crises there is a growing expectation that management education institutions should be leading thought and action on issues related to corporate responsibility and sustainability. Therefore, there is a need to ascertain management education institutionsâ€™ ability to ensure responsible and sustainable management education. This paper seeks to assess academicsâ€™ perceptions of how the University of KwaZulu-Natal has adopted the United Nation (UN) supported initiative, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), to ensure responsible and sustainable management education in South Africa. The sample was drawn using the probability sampling technique called cluster sampling. Permanent academic staff from the Graduate School of Business and Leadership and the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance who responded to the structured, self-administered questionnaire formed the sample. Questions asked related to fostering a sustainable culture, strategically adapting curriculum, creating learning environments, aligning research, fostering sustainable partnerships and encouraging constant dialogue with regards to PRME. In order to assess the implementation of the PRME for sustainable development, a quantitative research design was adopted. This is the first study, to the researcherâ€™s knowledge, to examine the University of KwaZulu-Natalâ€™s Graduate School of Business and Leadership and the School of Management, Information Technology and Governanceâ€™s motives, effects and challenges of engaging in PRME. The study has also explored key aspects such as the adaptation of teaching practices by the academic staff, the role of academics and diversification that influences the decision of the Graduate School of Business and Leadership and School of Management, Information Technology and Governance to participate in PRME. The results indicate that academic staff in both schools is engaging in activities that pursue the cause of sustainable development. There is evidence of addressing modern societal and environmental challenges by fostering change in design in curricula, fostering a sustainable culture and creating a learning environment. However, evidently more careful and deliberate attention needs to be given to fostering constant dialogue and aligning PRME and research to enhance economic, environmental and social development. This study provides a model/framework to present current practices and obstacles/setbacks experienced in adopting PRME and will present recommendations to facilitate the adoption of PRME by UKZN.
Customer Service Expectations from South African Alcoholic Beverage Suppliers in Urban and Rural Areas
Authors: Beukes Jacques , Prinsloo Hein , Pelser Theuns G
Published: January 2020

South African alcoholic beverage suppliers (SAABS) have to focus their efforts on quality customer service as a means of differentiation. Quality of service is a competitive advantage and serves as a marketing tool for many companies; it also contributes to customer loyalty and retention. Offering quality service is considered an essential strategy for success and survival in todayâ€™s competitive business market. A commitment to quality must start from the top of any organisation, be it a service delivery company or a manufacturing or merchandising business, and spiral down to the bottom. SAABS need to understand their customersâ€™ perceptions of the service offering, their existing relationship with the company and their levels of satisfaction. The study set out to measure the service delivery expectations and realisations of customers that receive delivery from SAABS based on their geographical location. It required the implementation of a descriptive research method. The target population comprised customers of SAABS situated in the Gauteng, Western Cape and North West Provinces of South Africa. A sample size of 926 was realised. The results from the study indicate that customers expect the SAABS to deliver on all five service quality dimensions but fail to do so to their satisfaction. If the SAABS used the proposed customer relationship management (CRM) framework, it can improve on their service delivery and customer service. This, in the long run, will improve customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention.
The Relationship between Learning Orientation and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa
Authors: Motsepe Evelyn , Fatoki Olawale
Published: January 2020

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important vehicle in income re-distribution, poverty alleviation, employment creation and contribute to the gross domestic product of South Africa. However, SMEs in South Africa suffer from a weak level of performance and a high failure rate. The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of learning orientation on the performance of SMEs. A quantitative approach was used, while a self-administered questionnaire was also employed during data collection process. A three- section questionnaire covering demographic information, learning orientation variables and performance variables was prepared and distributed randomly to a selected sample of 390 SME owners in Msukaligwa Local Municipality in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. A total of 181 questionnaires were returned. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation and regression analysis were used for data analysis. The Cronbachâ€™s alpha was used to measure reliability. The results of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between learning orientation and the performance of SMEs. Recommendations to improve the learning orientation of SMEs are suggested.
Effects of Brain Drain on the South African Health Sector; Analysis of the Dynamics of its Push Factors
Authors: Mlambo Victor H. , Adetiba Toyin Cotties
Published: January 2020

While there has been a plethora of studies that addresses migration in Africa, many have yet to successfully unpack the effects of brain drain on the South African health sector. Using textual analysis of the available literature relevant to the topic under consideration; this work seeks to identify the major structural and socio-economic push factors that drive the migration of health professionals in South Africa, relying on Revestainâ€™s laws of migration and Leeâ€™s push/pull theory of migration. The study also looks at explaining other factors that contribute to the migration of health professionals in South Africa. We argue that for South Africa to retain health professionals, the government needs to increase the training of health workers, improve their working conditions and security, upgrade infrastructure and ensure availability of resources as well as develop a more open immigration policy prioritizing skilled immigration.
A Comparative Analysis of Effects of Education on Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Growth
Authors: Wilfred Akinola Gbenga , Bokana Gerry Koye
Published: January 2020

This study aims to analyze and to compare the effects of various levels of education on the economic growth of some selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 1980 and 2015.It is hypothesized in the study that various levels of education have significant positive impacts on the economic growth of some selected sub-Saharan Africa countries over the stated period. Fixed effect Least Square Dummy Variable (LSDV) and a robust version of System Generalized Methods of Moment (SYSGMM) are adopted as model estimating techniques. Results from the LSDV model indicate increasing positive impacts of various levels of education on the economic growth of the thirty selected SSA countries. This trend of significance is corrected in the dynamic model, but with negative effects on the lower levels of education on growth while higher education output which negatively impacted on growth is reversed. The study systematically compares the effects of education on growth when higher education is included and when it is excluded both at the enrolment and output level in the regression model. We found different results at each instance for the various levels. Therefore, the major conclusion of this study is that higher education human capital at the output level appears to be the most significant of all the levels of education. However, this advantage enjoyed by higher education could have been as a result of cumulative effects from other levels of education over time. We, therefore, conclude that higher education should be supported with strong education policy implementation, as this could have a positive impact on SSA economic growth.
Oil Price Fluctuations and the Future of Saudi Arabian Non-Oil Traded Sector: An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Algaeed Abdulaziz Hamad
Published: January 2020

The major focus of this paper is to investigate theoretically and empirically the effects of non-linear oil price changes on Saudi manufacturing (traded) sector covering the period of 1970 till 2015, utilizing structural vector autoregressive (SVAR) approach. The Dutch disease syndrome will be clarified, and the impacts of oil price variations (increase and decrease) are investigated. Johansenâ€™s testing procedure result asserts the existence of stable long-run relationship between real traded sector (MANUFACTURING), oil price increase and decrease, real government expenditure (GOEX), real exchange rate (REX), and the mining sector (MINING). The findings confirm that OILshock(+), and REX influence MANU negatively, while the spending effect, GOEX affects MANU positively. However, this could be attributed to the government efforts to nullify the Dutch disease symptoms. Given, the obtained testsâ€™ results, the exchange rate REX appreciation confirms the existence of the Dutch disease, and consistent with the Dutch disease literature and findings. The Manufacturing sector harmed enough to the degree that government has to subsidize.
Antecedents of Employee Intention to Stay: A Study of Employees in Zimbabwean SMEs
Authors: Chinomona Elizabeth
Published: January 2020

Most research conducted on the influence of employee perception of equity (EPE), organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB), organisational commitment (OC) and turnover intention (ITS) has been on large organisations and little attention has been paid to SMEs. Studies on EPE and OCB have not filtered down to SMEs in developing countries. The primary objective of the study is to investigate the influence of OCB, EPE and OC on ITS in Zimbabweâ€™s SME sector. It also sought to ascertain the kind of relationships between OCB and OC, EPE with OC, OCB with ITS, EPE with ITS and finally OC with ITS. Structured questionnaires were distributed to SMEs in five major cities. A quantitative method using Smart PLS was employed to test the relationships among the three hypotheses. The results showed that there is a positive relationship between the three proposed hypotheses. Based on the findings, recommendations will be made to both the government policy makers and SME owners. The proposed study is expected to have practical and theoretical implications to both the policy makers in the government and the owners of small businesses in Zimbabwe. In addition, it will provide added insights and new knowledge to the existing body of literature on human resource management, hitherto not studied extensively in developing countries of Southern Africa and Zimbabwe in particular.
Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa
Authors: Agbobli Edem Korku , Oni Olabanji , Fatoki Olawale
Published: January 2020

The study focused on identifying the relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) To determine the level of market orientation among small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa, (2) To establish if there is any relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. The study was exploratory in nature and utilised the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 268 questionnaires were distributed to small businesses owners/managers in the Vryburg region of South Africa. 207 questionnaires were returned, 9 questionnaires out of the 207 returned were incorrectly filled. Simple random sampling, a probability sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The Cronbachâ€™s Alpha co-efficient was used to measure reliability.  The findings revealed that the majority of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa are market oriented. The findings further show that there is a positive relationship between market orientation and the performance of small business in the Vrburg region of South Africa. The study proposed the formalisation of small businesses, the development of strategic cultures as well as entrepreneurship and business management training for small business owners and managers.
A Riordan array approach to Apostol type-Sheffer sequences
Authors: Riyasat Mumtaz
Published: January 2020

In this article, the generalized Apostol type-Sheffer sequences are introduced
and their properties including the quasi-monomiality, determinant form and
series and conjugate representations are derived via Riordan array
techniques. The generalized Apostol-Bernoulli, Apostol-Euler and Apostol-
Genocchi-Sheffer sequences are considered as their special cases. Certain
examples are framed in terms of the generalized Apostol Bernoulli-associated
Laguerre sequences, generalized Apostol-Euler-Hermite sequences and
generalized Apostol-Genocchi-Legendre sequences to give the applications of
main results. The numerical results to calculate the zeros and approximate
solutions of these sequences are given and their graphical representations
are shown.
On some sufficient conditions for periodicity of meromorphic function under new shared sets
Authors: Banerjee Abhijit , Ahamed Molla
Published: January 2020

This paper deals with the two set sharing problem related to the uniqueness
of a function and its shift operator. With the help of two new range sets we
shall significantly improve a number of results in the literature. At the
last section we shall exhibit certain examples to show that some conditions
used in our results are the best possible.
Numerical analysis of influence of different track structures on vibration response of subway
Authors: Zhou Xin
Published: January 2020

Taking Beijing metro line 5 as the research vehicle model, the influence of different track structure on subway vibration is analyzed. According to the coupling dynamic equations of vehicle rail, the coupling dynamic equations of vehicle body models under integrated rail bed, plate rail bed and floating plate rail structure are established, respectively, and the vibration response of vehicle body models under three kinds of rail structure is calculated. The evaluation indexes of dynamic characteristics of rail coupling are analyzed. The analysis results show that with the increase of subway speed, the vertical displacement and acceleration between the vehicle and the middle point of the track gradually increase, and the vibration response of the fourth wheel to the maximum wheel-rail force also gradually increases. With the increase of the buried depth of subway tunnel, the maximum vertical displacement and ground motion acceleration of the three tracks gradually decrease, which indicates that this method can accurately analyze the vibration response of subway under different track structures.
Reliability analysis of gear transmission system of aeronautical turbine starter under multi-constraint
Authors: Zhang Bing , Gao Jian-Guo , Min Gui-Long , Liu Shoushuo
Published: January 2020

At present, there are some problems in the reliability analysis method for gear transmission system of aeronautical turbine starter, such as low accuracy of finite element model, low efficiency of analysis and low accuracy of analysis results. To this end, a reliability analysis method for the gear transmission system of aeronautical turbine starter under multi-constraint is presented. A 3-D model of the gear pair of aeronautical turbine starter is constructed in UG. The model is input into the finite element software for meshing. The gear transmission of aeronautical turbine starter under working conditions is simulated by defining boundary conditions and applying loads, which provides a basis for reliability analysis of gear transmission system of aeronautical turbine starter. The reliability of the gear transmission system of the aeronautical turbine starter is evaluated by the comprehensive evaluation method, and the reliability of the system is evaluated by the contact of the evaluation results. According to the evaluation results, the reliability analysis of the gear transmission system of the aeronautical turbine starter is realized under the condition of multi-constraint. The experimental results show that the proposed method has high analysis efficiency and high analysis accuracy.
Comprehensive Glycomic Analysis Reveals That Human Serum Albumin Glycation Specifically Affects the Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Different Anticoagulant Drugs in Diabetes
Authors: Qiu Hongyan , Jin Lan , Chen Jian , Shi Min , Shi Feng , Wang Mansen , Li Daoyuan , Xu Xiaohui , Su Xinhuan , Yin Xianlun , Li Wenhua , Zhou Xiaoming , Linhardt Robert J. , Wang Zhe , Chi Lianli , Zhang Qunye
Published: January 2020

Long-term hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes leads to human serum albumin (HSA) glycation, which may impair HSA function as a transport protein and affect the therapeutic efficacy of anticoagulants in patients with diabetes. In this study, a novel mass spectrometry approach was developed to reveal the differences in the profiles of HSA glycation sites between patients with diabetes and healthy subjects. K199 was the glycation site most significantly changed in patients with diabetes, contributing to different interactions of glycated HSA and normal HSA with two types of anticoagulant drugs, heparin and warfarin. An in vitro experiment showed that the binding affinity to warfarin became stronger when HSA was glycated, while HSA binding to heparin was not significantly influenced by glycation. A pharmacokinetic study showed a decreased level of free warfarin in the plasma of diabetic rats. A preliminary retrospective clinical study also revealed that there was a statistically significant difference in the anticoagulant efficacy between patients with diabetes and patients without diabetes who had been treated with warfarin. Our work suggests that larger studies are needed to provide additional specific guidance for patients with diabetes when they are administered anticoagulant drugs or drugs for treating other chronic diseases.
Den røde underverden. Hemmelig kommunistisk virksomhed i Skandinavien mellem to verdenskrige
Authors: Skak Mette
Published: January 2020

Abstract in English: The Red Underworld. Secret Communist Activity in Scandinavia between the World WarsMette Skak reviews The Red Underworld. Secret Communist Activity in Scandinavia between the World Wars (original title Den røde underverden. Hemmelig kommunistisk virksomhed i Skandinavien mellem to verdenskrige).
Organising and Developing the CB Staff
Authors: Celuch Krzysztof
Published: January 2020

Contemporary convention bureaus play a crucial role in the functioning of destinations within the meetings industry. People managing these units, as well as the employees, are facing a difficult task. The challenge is to skilfully combine all the functions and manage relations not only between the team members, but also with the convention bureau’s stakeholders (members, representatives of the local industry, potential events’ organisers, partners, etc.). The staff of convention bureaus may comprise from one up to more than a dozen people. This depends on the location of the institution (physically
and legally) and on its financial possibilities and strategy, which includes its functions, roles and objectives. The number is not directly proportionate to, but it does depend on, the size of the represented destination and its potential in the meetings industry. These factors determine the composition of the team, which may include: the president (director, head, manager, leader), marketing specialist, association and corporate market specialist, PR, social media and sales specialist, a person responsible for preparing offers or bids, a person who monitors and analyses data, in particular the ICCA/UIA database, and a person specialising in finances and accounting.
Managing Stakeholders to Destination Marketing
Authors: Celuch Krzysztof
Published: January 2020

Stakeholders are a crucial and indispensable element of convention bureaus’ operations. They are persons (or groups of persons) with direct or indirect interest in the effects of the bureaus’ operations. A stakeholder with direct interest may be a convention bureau founder, its members (if the bureau has a membership structure), enterprises which draw direct benefits from convention bureaus operations (hotels, restaurants, attractions), employees of the meetings industry, clients and even competitors. The interests of these persons and organisations in the operations of a particular convention bureau and in the effects of the operations are of a very strong and specific nature. Stakeholders with an indirect interest are organisations associated in the sector of stakeholders directly influencing the formation of the role and character of convention bureaus. The connection may be very strong, as is the case with service suppliers for the meetings industry, or quite weak, which may be illustrated with the example of the association bringing together owners of houses where the meetings industry employees are accommodated, that is an organisation which is not directly related to a given structure.
Manjapuik Limau Sebelum Upacara Perkawinan (Studi Etnosain Pada Masyarakat Jorong Rumah Panjang Nagari Selayo Tanang Bukit Sileh Kecamatan Lembang Jaya Kabupaten Solok)
Authors: Resita Lola , Fitriani Erda , Mardhiah Desy
Published: January 2020

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan mengenai pengetahuan masyarakat Jorong Rumah Panjang dalam manjapuik limau sebelum upacara perkawinan dan mendeskripsikan keyakinan masyarakat Jorong Rumah Panjang penganut Islam terhadap kesaktian roh nenek moyang. Penelitian ini dianalisis dengan teori Ethnoscience yang dikembangkan oleh James P Spradley. Ethnoscience menekankan bahwa data yang disodorkan adalah data kognitif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tipe penelitian etnografi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasi partisipasi, wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan pola pikir masyarakat Jorong Rumah Panjang penganut ajaran islam yang melaksanakan manjapuik limau tidak begitu saja muncul, pemahaman itu muncul berdasarkan pengalaman atau bukti yang telah terjadi. Masyarakat Jorong Rumah Panjang yang melaksanakan manjapuik limau disebabkan berberapa alasan yaitu pengetahuan masyarakat tentang manjapuik limau dan keyakinan terhadap kesaktian roh nenek moyang.
Pengaruh Motivasi Terhadap Minat Mahasiswa Akuntansi Mengikuti Program Brevet Pajak (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa PTS Di Semarang Tahun 2019)
Authors: Saifudin Saifudin , Darmawan Bella Fazrine
Published: January 2020

Taxation Licence Program established to improve the taxation quality of a professional tax consultant in the future. The Taxation Licence program will not produce a professional tax consultant which acceptable by the company if the students did not have high motivation to study about tax in professional way. Based on this background, the objectives of this research is to analyzed if carrier motivation, economic motivation, quality motivation, and social motivation as the independent variable have some effects on accounting students interest to joining in Taxation Licence program as a dependent variable. The sample of this research using direct survey method that distributed to 324 respondents of accounting students in Economics and Business Faculty of Soegijapranata University (UNIKA), Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA), and Dian Nuswantoro University (UDINUS). Data in this research were obtained using questionnaires and were analyzed. The hypothesis testing in this research using outer model and inner model analysis with SEM PLS release 3. The result of this analysis showed that all of the independent variable, such as career motivation, economic motivation, quality motivation, and social motivation significantly affect accounting students interest to joining in Taxation Licence program. It indicated that a self motivation for having an taxation licence was more competitive than just graduates from undergradute accounting program, so they become more professional and get better career in taxation.
El santuario fenicio del Cerro de la Tortuga (Málaga). Un ensayo de interpretación
Authors: Martín Ruiz Juan Antonio
Published: January 2020

Las excavaciones arqueológicas llevadas a cabo en la década de 1960 en el yacimiento malagueño del Cerro de la Tortuga exhumaron un santuario periurbano de carácter rural que podemos relacionar con la ciudad fenicia de Malaca. Sin embargo, la falta de rigor de estos trabajos ha provocado que su análisis resulte sumamente problemático, por lo que habitualmente suele relegarse en los estudios sobre el ámbito religioso colonial en el mediodía peninsular. Por ello creemos de interés ofrecer un ensayo interpretativo en el que se aborda el examen de sus estructuras edilicias y los materiales documentados, así como las prácticas rituales llevadas a cabo al mismo tiempo que intentamos establecer un marco cronológico en el que situarlo.
Evaluating the Application of Lean Six Sigma in the Creative Industry: The Case of a Spanish Company in an Islamic Country
Authors: Cerdá Suárez Luis Manuel , García Vaquero Martín
Published: January 2020

The presence of cultural, creative and experiential projects in several Islamic countries evidences that the characterization of their main dimensions in diverse operational processes is a very interesting research question. From a comparative perspective, the application of Lean Six Sigma in the context of cultural institutions and organizations shows the usefulness to intervene on certain variables at different levels of management performance. This paper aims: 1) to describe the characterization of Lean Six Sigma as a set of techniques providing positive outcomes in the creative industry; and 2) to evaluate empirically the main dimensions for success of these core processes at a museum in an Islamic country. Firstly, this research describes a review of those approaches and secondly a rigorous managerial process is presented and validated. The results and conclusions of this research are relevant in decisions of cultural policy, but also on the operational practice and management theory in the scope of this study.
Respons Pertumbuhan dan Fisiologi Beberapa Varietas Tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.) Asal Kultur Jaringan yang Diberi Cekaman Genangan Air
Authors: Soleh Mochamad Arief , Rosniawaty Santi , Sofiani Erza Febrilla
Published: January 2020

Tanaman tebu merupakan komoditas utama penghasil gula. Produksi tebu dipengaruhi oleh faktor abiotik yaitu air. Sebaran curah hujan yang tidak merata akibat pemanasan global berpotensi terjadinya penggenangan di areal pertanian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi respons sifat-sifat pertumbuhan dan fisiologis bibit tebu asal kultur jaringan yang diberikan cekaman genangan air. Percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 8 perlakuan, 4 ulangan dan setiap plot terdiri dari 3 tanaman. Perlakuan terdiri dari 4 jenis varietas yang berbeda yaitu PSJT 941, PS 862, PSJK 922 dan Kidang Kencana pada kondisi normal dan penggenangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat respons pertumbuhan dan fisiologi yang berbeda dari setiap varietas yang diuji. Varietas yang menunjukkan respons terbaik adalah PSJT 941 pada parameter tinggi tanaman yaitu 161,7 cm; varietas PS 862 pada parameter jumlah anakan 3,75 buah, bobot kering tajuk yaitu 38,68 g dan akar 48,70 g; varietas PSJK 922 pada konduktansi stomata (ks)yaitu 261,6 mmol H2O·m-2·s-1; dan varietas Kidang Kencana pada fv/fm yaitu 0,723.
Pengaruh Fraksi Ekstrak Buah Pare (Momordica Charantia L.) Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Glukosa Darah Tikus yang Diinduksi Streptozotocin
Authors: Parawansah Parawansah , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Sudayasa I Putu , Kholidha Andi Noor , Eso Amiruddin , Nuralifah Nuralifah
Published: January 2020

Pare adalah tanaman yang sering dimanfaatkan sebagai obat tradisional dalam menyembuhkan berbagai jenis penyakit, diantaranya diabetes mellitus. Kandungan charantine, polypeptide-p, vicine dan antioksidan memiliki potensi menurunkan kadar glukosa darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas anti diabetik fraksi ekstrak buah pare dalam menurunkan kadar glukosa darah dan gambaran histopatologi jaringan pankreas tikus yang diinduksi streptozotocin. Penelitian ini menggunakan post test only control group design. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 5 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol positif, kelompok kontrol negatif, kelompok fraksi etanol ekstrak buah pare, kelompok fraksi etil asetat ekstrak buah pare, dan kelompok n-heksan ekstrak buah pare. Pengukuran kadar glukosa darah dilakukan pada saat sebelum dilakukannya induksi STZ, setelah induksi STZ, hari ke 4 dan hari ke 7 pemberian fraksi ekstrak buah pare menggunakan glukometer dan spektrofotometer. Pada hari ke 7 dilakukan pembedahan untuk pengambilan sampel darah dan pankreas tikus. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah kruskal-wallis dilanjutkan uji mann-withney. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara penurunan kadar glukosa darah tikus diabetes mellitus yang diberi fraksi n-heksan ekstrak buah pare dengan kelompok kontrol negatif (p-value<0,05). Sementara itu berdasarkan pemeriksaan histopatologi jaringan pankreas tikus yang diberi fraksi ekstrak buah pare 400 mg/kg diperoleh nilai positif ++. Terdapat aktivitas anti diabetik fraksi ekstrak buah pare dengan presentase tingkat penurunan kadar glukosa darah tikus tertinggi oleh pemberian fraksi n-heksan ekstrak buah pare 400 mg/kg. Terdapat perbedaan gambaran histopatologi jaringan pankreas tikus pada kelompok yang diberi fraksi etanol, fraksi etil asetat, dan fraksi n-heksan terhadap kelompok kontrol positif dan kontrol negatif.
Formulasi dan Evaluasi Fisik Masker Wajah Gel Peel Off Ekstrak Kulit Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus Polyrhizus)
Authors: Tanjung Yenni Puspita , Rokaeti Anti Malep
Published: January 2020

Buah naga merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) merupakan salah satu buah yang memiliki banyak manfaat bagi kesehatan, dimana kandungan antioksidan tertinggi berada pada kulit buah naga merah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui formulasi masker wajah gel peel off ekstrak kulit buah naga merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) dengan variasi konsentrasi polivinil alkohol (PVA) yang memenuhi syarat evaluasi fisik gel. Masker wajah gel peel off dengan kandungan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah dibuat dalam tiga formula dengan variasi konsentrasi polivinil alkohol (F1 : 6%, F2 : 10%, dan F3 : 14%) sebagai pembentuk lapisan film. Evaluasi fisik yang dilakukan, yaitu berupa uji organoleptis, uji pH, uji viskositas, uji waktu kering, dan uji daya sebar yang dilakukan selama penyimpanan 28 hari pada suhu ruang (25oC) dan suhu dingin (8oC). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa formula masker wajah gel peel off ekstrak kulit buah naga merah memenuhi syarat evaluasi fisik selama penyimpanan 28 hari pada suhu dingin untuk formula F2 dan F3. Hasil evaluasi fisiknya yaitu kedua formula memiliki bentuk yang konsisten, tidak mengalami perubahan warna dan bau, memiliki pH yang memenuhi syarat dan stabil yaitu berada pada pH 6, pada uji daya sebar dan uji waktu kering memenuhi syarat yaitu daya sebar antara 5,12-6,82 cm dan waktu kering antara 25-30 menit. Formula masker wajah gel peel off ekstrak kulit buah naga merah dengan variasi konsentrasi PVA yang memenuhi syarat evaluasi fisik gel selama penyimpanan 28 hari pada suhu dingin adalah F2 dan F3.
Caught between Two Worlds: A Non-Verbal Account of the Culture Shock in the First Bilateral “Exchanges” between France and the Joseon Kingdom (Korea)
Authors: Buja Elena
Published: January 2020

International relations often cause culture shock not only for the foreigners visiting a country but also for the residents of that country. While nowadays this shock can be diminished by making people who move to another country become more aware of and understand the differences between cultures through all sorts of sources of information, this was not so easy at the end of the 19thcentury.

In this paper, my intention is to bring to light the culture shock experienced by one of the first French persons to set foot in the Joseon Kingdom (current Korea) and by the first Korean woman who travelled to France at the turn of the 19thcentury. I will investigate some non-verbal elements of culture, such as artefacts, food, and habits, which often make foreigners feel frustrated and confused, becoming incapable of interacting in a meaningful way in the new culture. The framework I will use is the “culture shock model” put forward by Oberg (1954), according to which this phenomenon unfolds in 4 stages: the “honeymoon”, the crisis, the adjustment, and the adaptation. The data is provided by Kyung-Sook Shin’s (2007) novel,Yi Jin, based on a true story (translated into Romanian asDansul privighetorii de primăvară, 2017, Humanitas), from which I have excerpted the most relevant fragments regarding the topic.

The paper concludes with the idea that, at least in the time which creates the temporal backdrop of the investigated novel, the absence of intercultural encounters, the lack of solid information about each other’s cultures as well as the different patterns of experience of the main characters lead to their estrangement.
Large-vessel Giant Cell Arteritis: A Rare Cause of Acute Upper Limb Ischemia – Case Presentation and Review of the Literature
Authors: Makó Katalin , Ureche Corina , Horváth Emőke
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Acute upper extremity ischemia is an uncommon vascular emergency due to a relatively rich collateral network and low workload of the upper limb. Its consequences depend on the site and etiology of the arterial occlusion.

Case presentation: Aiming to emphasize the emerging role of Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute upper limb ischemia, we report the case of a 70-year-old female, with severe left arm resting pain and digital cyanosis. Due to the patient’s age and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors, cardioembolic or thrombotic arterial occlusion would have been the most likely diagnosis in this case, but the color Doppler ultrasound revealed severe left axillary arterial stenosis with hypoechoic wall swelling, being highly suggestive for arteritis. Temporal artery biopsy was performed, which confirmed giant cell arteritis. An excellent clinical response was obtained after initiation of treatment.

Conclusion: In acute upper limb ischemia, color duplex ultrasound provides quick information about the etiology and localization of arterial lesions, offering characteristic findings in case of large-vessel giant cell arteritis.
Proper Infrastructure Design at High Vertical Loads, Nearby Waterfront Structures
Authors: Petrisor Dogaru , Krkljus Djordje , Daniel Vlăescu
Published: January 2020

Hence economic growth requires more and more investments in the harbor area, especially nearby waterfront structures, a special attention must be taken into account regarding proper infrastructure design for structures with high vertical loads. At the same time, we have to consider the good behavior of the new design structures and also their impact on the existing nearby waterfront infrastructure. Being adjacent to waterfront structures and due to the limited available space, these structures are typically tall and narrow, and exert average soil pressures on the order of 300KPa. These loads can only be accommodated by ground with an adequate bearing capacity. This publication presents case studies of waterfront projects like grain silos storage facility. Available results for the certification and monitoring of the works are also presented, as well as other considerations based on the author’s experience.
GPR Application for Risks Detection in Subsurface Engineering Construction Projects
Authors: Alsharahi Gamil , Faize Ahmed , Maftei Carmen , Driouach Abdellah
Published: January 2020

The aim of this work is to study and explore the causes of the landslide in different locations using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology. GPR uses the electromagnetic method related the high-frequency pulse that used widely in various field. The experimental study focused on the investigation of the landslide in the road by GPR method with antenna 200 MHz. The landslides become serious problems and required various technique and methods to investigate it in several places. GPR measurements present a useful technique for studies and investigation of the problem. The GPR can be categorized in the first place as an experimental method surveys landslide depths were recognized at 1-10 m below the natural terrain level. The results obtained revealed the causes of landslides on the road.
The Quest for the Ideal Darcy-Weisbach Friction Factor Equation from the Perspective of a Building Services Engineer
Authors: Ciprian Bacoţiu
Published: January 2020

The calculation of the friction factor involved in the Darcy-Weisbach equation has a key role in the accurate assessment of distributed head losses. For the turbulent flow regime, this friction factor was mathematically expressed in the form of the Colebrook-White (C-W) equation, widely accepted by engineers and scientists. Nevertheless, the C-W equation is an implicit one and must be solved using numerical methods. This is a major disadvantage for the average engineer, who always prefers an explicit equation which could be easily integrated into his familiar spreadsheet environment. The present paper is investigating some of the most used explicit alternatives to the C-W equation, with respect to several case scenarios taken from typical Building Services hydraulic calculations.
The Concept of Deification in Greek and Syriac
Authors: Seppälä Serafim
Published: January 2020

The early patristic authors dealt with the idea of deification in varying circumstances, in relation to different questions, and in more than one language. This article examines Syriac and Greek discourses and vocabularies related to deification in Early Christian and Post-Chalcedonian sources, concentrating on the Syriac tradition, which is less studied. The comparison illustrates certain similarities and differences. The most striking difference is, perhaps surprisingly, that in the Syriac tradition, the idea of deification is prevalent but specific terms to indicate it are almost never used. The incommensurability of the discourses exemplifies the conceptual difficulties at the emergence of the schisms between the Greek and Syriac speaking parts of Christendom.
Implementasi Asas Keseimbangan Bagi Para Pihak dalam Perjanjian Baku
Authors: Prasnowo Aryo Dwi , Badriyah Siti Malikhatun
Published: January 2020

Businessman are required to increase the efficiency of transaction time in serving consumers, therefore a practical agreement is made and the contents have been determined by one party so that the other party does not have the opportunity to negotiate and is in the position of "take it or leave it". The standard agreement does not reflect the principle of the balance of the parties to the contract. The method used in this study is normative juridical, which refers to legal norms contained in the legislation, court decisions, using data in the form of qualitative data and using a descriptive analytical approach. In the event of an imbalance during the formation or arrangement of an agreement, the contents of the agreement or implementation of the agreement, the principle of balance is present by offering a general responsibility for the application of a variety of norms as well as assessing and determining whether there is a fair agreement. To create a balance of rights and obligations of the parties in this case, an agreement needs to contain the principle of balance, fairness and fairness which is a guideline as well as a sign in regulating and forming agreements that will be made so that eventually it will become an agreement that applies to the parties.
Studi Kritis Pengenaan Pajak Penghasilan Final Bagi Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah
Authors: Maharatih Ni Wayan
Published: January 2020

The tax is the most important sector for the country in the framework of national development. Government Regulation Number 46 the Year 2013 of income taxes from businesses that received or obtained taxpayers who have certain gross circulation create worry and fear the small businessmen who are pioneering efforts. The purpose of this research was to know and analyze the arrangements regarding the imposition of Final income tax on perpetrators of small medium enterprises according to the Government Regulation number. 46 the year 2013. This type of research is the study of the law normative approach to legislation. The results showed that according to article 2 paragraph (1) the Government Regulation Number 46 the Year 2013 mentioned businessmen who generate income that does not exceed Rp 4.8 Billion in future tax levied a tax of 1% of the total circulation gross (revenue) per month. But in fact, the imposition of a tax of 1% for small medium enterprises whose income Rp Rp-300jt 4, 8 m is not carried out effectively.

Pajak merupakan sektor terpenting bagi negara dalam rangka pembangunan nasional. Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 46 Tahun 2013 tentang Pajak Penghasilan dari Usaha yang diterima atau diperoleh wajib pajak yang memiliki peredaran bruto tertentu membuat khawatir dan ketakutan pelaku usaha kecil yang sedang merintis usahanya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaturan mengenai pengenaan PPh Final pada Pelaku UMKM menurut Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor. 46 Tahun 2013. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan. Penerapan tarif 1% dari pendapatan bagi Pelaku UMKM tidak bisa dipahami kecil, mengingat Pendapatan ini dihitung bukan dari hasil keuntungan, karena tidak bisa dijamin jika berpendapatan  besar maka pasti keuntungannya besar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Menurut Pasal 2 ayat (1) Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 46 Tahun 2013 disebutkan pelaku usaha yang menghasilkan pendapatan yang tidak melebihi Rp. 4,8 Miliar dalam satu masa pajak dikenakan pajak sebesar 1% dari jumlah peredaran bruto (pendapatan) setiap bulan. Namun pada kenyataannya, pembebanan pajak 1% bagi UMKM yang berpendapatan Rp. 300jt-Rp. 4,8M tidak terlaksana secara efektif. Apalagi pengenaan 1% dari pendapatan ini dianggap tidak adil karena dibebankan tanpa melihat apakah pelaku UMKM ini berada dalam keadaan untung ataupun rugi, dan juga diberlakukan bagi seluruh pelaku UMKM.