bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do Managers Disclose or Withhold Bad News? Evidence from Short Interest
Authors: Bao Dichu , Kim Yongtae , Mian G. Mujtaba , Su Lixin (Nancy)
Published: July 2018

Prior studies provide conflicting evidence as to whether managers have a general tendency to disclose or withhold bad news. A key challenge for this literature is that researchers cannot observe the negative private information that managers possess. We tackle this challenge by constructing a proxy for managers' private bad news (residual short interest) and then perform a series of tests to validate this proxy. Using management earnings guidance and 8-K filings as measures of voluntary disclosure, we find a negative relation between bad-news disclosure and residual short interest, suggesting that managers withhold bad news in general. This tendency is tempered when firms are exposed to higher litigation risk, and it is strengthened when managers have greater incentives to support the stock price. Based on a novel approach to identifying the presence of bad news, our study adds to the debate on whether managers tend to withhold or release bad news.

Data Availability: Data used in this study are available from public sources identified in the study.
The Expansion of Casino Gambling in the United States—State Revenues and Public Interest Implications
Authors: Camp Julia M. , Hartley Carol A. , Kelly Patrick T.
Published: July 2018

Casino gambling has greatly expanded in the United States since 1988. This paper considers the public interest implications of this change, including increased social costs and state revenues from casinos that can help address these costs. We describe casino growth, including the role of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in casino development. After reviewing the research associated with casino social costs and state revenues, we select a number of states, concentrating in the northeastern United States, and describe the state revenues from casinos along with the funding that is provided for problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. We find a lack of consistency in the state casino tax rates, resulting revenues, and support for problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. Since billions of dollars of revenues are potentially at stake, state leaders should consider employing a strategy to capitalize on these revenues, given the increasingly prevalent social costs associated with casinos and the need to support problem gambling prevention and treatment programs.
Effects on performance of a 90° optical hybrid due to rotation of a 45° reflector scanner in a free space optical communication terminal
Authors: Jiang Lun , Wang Chao , Liu Zhuang , Zhang Li-Zhong , Tong Shou-Feng , Jiang Hui-Lin
Published: July 2018

The effects on the performance of a 90° optical hybrid due to rotation of a 45° reflector scanner in a free space optical communication terminal were analyzed. A geometrical model of the 45° reflector was first established. Its polarization transmission characteristics were analyzed by three-dimensional polarization calculus, and the effect on the response of the 90° optical hybrid was analyzed. The relationship between the scanning angle in the pitching and azimuth directions and the effects on the beam ratio and phase shift were simulated for both a polarization-maintaining film and Ag. The results showed that the performance of the 90° optical hybrid was hardly affected during scanning of 45 ± 12° in the pitching direction for both the polarization-maintaining film and Ag, but the phase shift of the 90° optical hybrid changed markedly during scanning from −12° to 12° in the azimuth direction, especially for Ag. These results may be useful in the design of coherent laser communication systems.
Combat Training for Horse and Rider in the Early Middle Ages
Authors: Gassmann Jürg
Published: July 2018

The cavalry horse, tactics and training in Western Europe – the Euro-pean provinces of the Roman Empire of the West and the Frankish Empire – du-ring the Early Middle Ages (c. 500-1000) are still subject to many myths in both popular media and academic literature. Source material is admittedly thin, yet it is specific enough to allow us to correct many of these misconceptions and outright errors.

The article initially summarises the current state of knowledge on the war horse of the period, by reference to the archaeological record. It then reviews the cavalry’s battlefield tactics, derives the skill level required to execute the manoeuvres described in the sources, and analyses where and how this training could have been provided.

The information gleaned provides an insight into the skills and expertise neces-sary to achieve the requisite sophisticated level of horsemanship. We shall argue that these imply a considerable investment in organisational infrastructure, per-sonnel and institutional memory, which has so far not received much academic attention, and has wider implications for our view of the era.
On the Art of Fighting: A Humanist Translation of Fiore dei Liberi’s Flower of Battle Owned by Leonello D’Este
Authors: Mondschein Ken
Published: July 2018

The author presents a study of Bibliothèque National de France MS Latin 11269, a manuscript that he argues was associated with the court of Leonello d’Este and which represents an attempt to “fix” or “canonize” a vernacular work on a practical subject in erudite Latin poetry. The author reviews the life of Fiore dei Liberi and Leonello d’Este and discusses the author’s intentions in writing, how the manuscript shows clear signs of Estense associations, and examines the manuscript both in light of its codicological context and in light of humanist activity at the Estense court. He also presents the evidence for the book having been in the Estense library. Finally, he examines the place of the manuscript in the context of the later Italian tradition of fencing books. A complete concordance is presented in the appendix.
Internal ministerial advisory bodies: An attempt to transform governing in the Slovak Republic
Authors: Sedlačko Michal , Staroňová Katarína
Published: July 2018

In the Slovak Republic, a number of internal ministerial advisory bodies, intended to provide high-quality analyses and evidence based policy making for national policy, have been established over the last two years. We have studied how the rational technocratic model of scientific policy advice as a specific mode of governing, acted out through these new institutional sites of expertise, survives in a highly politicised environment of the Slovak public administration. Central to our study was the reconstruction of an intersubjective account central to the work of organising on which the analytical centres and their staff, as well as their patrons, participate. Complementary to this, we focused on intersubjectively shared elements of the analysts’ community and subculture within the dominant CEE public administration culture. The vision of governing with expertise shared by analytical centres rests on the principles of transparency, orientation on professional merit (primarily econometric, analytical skills), voluntarism, conflict avoidance, political opportunism and institutional autonomy. Analytical centres identify themselves as a distinct professional group – in fact, they form a distinct organisational subculture around traits such as demographic characteristics (predominantly young males with economic or mathematical/IT background), symbols, hierarchies, working culture, humour, as well as artefacts. Analysts see their mission in the provision of impartial, objective analytical evidence for informed decision making, yet they negotiate the boundary between politics and expertise on a daily basis, and, as we found, in numerous aspects of analysts’ work politics cannot be entirely bracketed.
Software Algorithm Synthesis for Diesel Electronic Control Unit
Authors: Prohorenko A. , Dumenko P.
Published: July 2018

Nowadays global engine construction gets significant progress at a technological level, but specified manufacturers do not release any information about the composition, the structure of the algorithms and the software used by their equipment. It is possible to obtain information only fragmentary and, for example, the description of the electronic control unit algorithm is completely missing. This is a barrier for small companies to improve and adjust existing engines for specific purposes. The present paper describes and develops algorithm synthesis for an electronic diesel engine regulator. Mathe-matical modelling of the automatic control system has been carried out within the framework of the research. The results of the research have demonstrated the efficiency and sustainability of automatic electronic control system using the proposed algorithm.
Nonlinear Thermodiffusion in Gases at Moderate Temperatures
Authors: Janavičius A.J. , Turskienė S.
Published: July 2018

The paper discusses the properties of the nonlinear thermodiffusion equation corresponding to the diffusion processes, which occur with a finite velocity. In the previous papers, A. J. Janavičius proposed the nonlinear diffusion equation with the diffusion coefficient directly proportional to the concentration of impurities. This equation provides a more exact description of the profiles of impurities in Si crystals. The heat transfer in gases carries a greater average kinetic energy based on nonlinear diffusion of gas molecules from hot regions to the coldest ones with a finite velocity by random Brownian motions. In this case, the heat transfer in gases can be described by using nonlinear thermodiffusion equation with heat transfer and thermodiffusion coefficients directly proportional to temperature T. The obtained approximate analytical solutions are successfully applied in defining temperature profiles and heat transfer coefficients in gases as well as providing opportunities for practical applications. It has been concluded that heat spreading in gases depends on temperature differences and pressure in gases.
Study of the Operational Properties of Bistable Smectic-A Liquid Crystal Displays
Authors: Maltisovs M. , Krumins K. , Ozols A. , Pikulins D.
Published: July 2018

Nowadays liquid crystal display (LCD) is an integral part of humans’ everyday life. High demand for new and innovative LCD products force LCD industry to develop and implement new types of LCDs. Bistable smectic-A (SmA) LCD is one of the most promising devices for smart glass applications due to long-term bistability, low haze at clear state, low transmittance at scatter state and low power consumption.

The study describes the most relevant conclusions obtained from frequency response testing and electric current measurements of bistable SmA LCD samples. Bistable LCDs have two states: opaque (light scattering state) and focal conic (transparent state). Switching between clear and scatter states and vice versa is a frequency dependant process. The conducted research on bistable SmA LC frequency response provides important knowledge about operation principles of the smart glass devices.
Synchronization of Non-Linear Dynamic Systems Under the Conditions of Noise Action in the Channel
Authors: Golevych O. , Pyvovar O. , Dumenko P.
Published: July 2018

Areas of optimal amplitudes and minimal spectral unevenness of Rucklidge chaotic signals with better correlation abilities are demonstrated in the present research. A model of chaotic synchronization and information transmission system is implemented. The effect of the synchronization feedback coefficient and signal-to-noise ratio on the systems noise immunity is shown.
Degradation of sertraline in water by suspended and supported TiO2
Authors: Rejek Maja , Grzechulska-Damszel Joanna
Published: July 2018

Pharmaceutical pollutants have been detected in many countries in surface and ground water after treatment in wastewater treatment plants. The presented studies concern the photocatalytic removal of one of SSRI antidepressants - sertraline from water using TiO2 photocatalyst. The process was conducted using two laboratory installations with periodic and flow reactors. Two forms of TiO2 was used in the photocatalytic reactions: suspended and supported onto a glass fabric. The studies shown that with increasing initial concentration of pharmaceutical, photoactivity decreases. For the initial concentration of 0.025 g/dm3, the best results – 94% removal – was achieved for the process conducted in the periodic reactor with TiO2 supported onto a glass fabric.
Biosorption of Cu2+ and Ni2+ Ions From Aqueous Solutions Using Waste Dried Activated Sludge Biomass
Authors: Aslan Sukru , Yildiz Sayiter , Ozturk Mustafa
Published: July 2018

Adsorption of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions onto the waste powdered activated sludge biomass (PWB), which was obtained from the biological wastewater treatment plant, was investigated in this experimental study. The effects of contact time, pH, temperature, initial sorbate and sorbent concentrations on the adsorption were determined. The BET surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter of PWB were found to be about 0.51 m2/g, 0.0053 cm3/g, and 41.4 nm, respectively. Considering the R2 value, qexp and qcal, the Langmuir and Freundlich models were well described for Cu(II) and Ni(II) adsorption, respectively. The adsorption mechanism of Cu(II) and Ni(II) onto the PWB could be better simulated by the pseudo-second-order kinetic mechanism than the pseudo-fi rst-order, intra particle diffusion and Elovich models. Thermodynamic aspects of the adsorption of heavy metals were also investigated. Considering the applied desorbing agents for reuse of PWB for Ni(II) recovery, desorption cycle is not feasible due to the deterioration of the PWB structure.
Modelling and Assessment of a Single Pile Subjected to Lateral Load
Authors: Abbas Jasim M. , Chik Zamri , Taha Mohd Raihan
Published: July 2018

A three-dimensional finite element technique was used to analyse single pile lateral response subjected to pure lateral load. The main objective of this study is to assess the influence of the pile slenderness ratio on the lateral behaviour of single pile. The lateral single pile response in this assessment considered both lateral pile displacement and lateral soil resistance. As a result, modified p-y curves for lateral single pile response were improved when taking into account the influence lateral load magnitudes, pile cross sectional shape and flexural rigidity of the pile. The finite element method includes linear elastic, Mohr-Coulomb and 16-nodes interface models to represent the pile behaviour, soil performance and interface element, respectively. It can be concluded that the lateral pile deformation and lateral soil resistance because of the lateral load are always influenced by lateral load intensity and soil type as well as a pile slenderness ratio (L/D). The pile under an intermediate and large amount of loading (in case of cohesionless soil) has more resistance (low lateral displacement) than the pile embedded on the cohesion soil. In addition, it can be observed that the square-shaped pile is able to resist the load by about 30% more than the circular pile. On the other hand, pile in cohesionless soil was less affected by the change in EI compared with that in cohesive soil.
Mites of the Family Laelapidae (Acari, Mesostigmata) Associated with Scarab Beetles in Ukraine
Authors: Trach V. A. , Joharchi O.
Published: July 2018

One genus (Coleolaelaps Berlese, 1914) and five species (Coleolaelaps agrestis (Berlese, 1887), C. inopinatus Grandi, 1925, H. integer Berlese, 1911, H. krameri (G. et R. Canestrini, 1881) and Gaeolaelaps rhizotrogi (Mašán, 1998)) are recorded for the first time in Ukraine. Morphological characters of female and male of Hypoaspis integer to complement the description are provided.
Ambiente e sustentabilidade: desafios e perspetivas para a geotecnia
Authors: José Roque António
Published: July 2018

A Geotecnia Ambiental e a Geotecnia Sustentável são duas subdisciplinas recentes da Geotecnia e estão diretamente relacionadas com o desenvolvimento de soluções para a proteção da saúde pública e do ambiente. Encontram-se, por isso, na vanguarda dos desafios da engenharia da construção no século XXI, onde a sustentabilidade é um dos imperativos mais importantes. Por outro lado, estando inseridas num dos mercados de maior crescimento atual a nível mundial, perspetivam-se excelentes oportunidades económicas para as empresas geotécnicas. As prioridades emergentes nas duas subdisciplinas são diversas e requerem estreita cooperação com outras disciplinas (ambiente, geologia, química, biologia, ciência dos materiais, entre outras), para os avanços serem mais rápidos e com melhores resultados e os desafios vencidos. Os tópicos selecionados para este trabalho são reunidos nestas quatro áreas: alterações climáticas, economia circular, remediação de terrenos contaminados, e sustentabilidade e mineração dos aterros de resíduos.
Aplicação de métodos numéricos na interpretação de resultados de medições de tensões em maciços rochosos
Authors: Lamas Luís , Espada Margarida , Muralha José , Vieira de Lemos José
Published: July 2018

Neste trabalho apresenta-se uma metodologia, que tem vindo a ser utilizada no LNEC, para estimar o campo de tensões inicial em maciços rochosos, a partir dos resultados de ensaios de medição de tensões in situ, recorrendo a modelos numéricos. Nesta metodologia são consideradas as condições do maciço rochoso, tais como a topografia do terreno, a pré-existência de escavações subterrâneas e a eventual heterogeneidade do maciço. Apresentam-se os tipos de ensaios realizados e exemplos de aplicação da metodologia em estudos que foram efetuados para estimar o campo de tensões a ser utilizado nos cálculos do projeto de diversas obras subterrâneas construídas em Portugal. É apresentado, em maior detalhe, um caso de estudo recente de determinação do campo de tensões iniciais para o projeto de uma central hidroelétrica subterrânea, escavada num maciço rochoso heterogéneo, em que são pormenorizados os aspetos relacionados com a construção do complexo modelo numérico tridimensional e discutidos os resultados obtidos.
Modelo de partículas 3D para o estudo da fratura em rocha com base em diagramas de Voronoi da estrutura granular
Authors: Candeias Mariline , Monteiro Azevedo Nuno , Luísa Braga Farinha Maria
Published: July 2018

Os modelos de partículas, ao terem em conta a estrutura granular da rocha, consideram de forma explícita a variabilidade associada ao material, razão pela qual têm sido aplicados com sucesso no estudo da fratura em rocha. Neste trabalho é apresentado um modelo de partículas 3D com base nos diagramas de Laguerre-Voronoi da estrutura granular, que permite ter em conta de forma aproximada uma geometria do tipo poliédrica mantendo a simplicidade e o reduzido esforço computacional característico dos modelos de partículas esféricas. Propõe-se então um modelo de contacto múltiplo no qual a superfície de contacto é definida com base nas facetas dos diagramas de Voronoi. O modelo de partículas é validado com base em ensaios experimentais em rocha (triaxiais, uniaxiais e ensaio Brasileiro). Apresentam-se vários estudos paramétricos que evidenciam a influência dos parâmetros do modelo de partículas nas propriedades macroscópicas elásticas e resistentes obtidas numericamente. É ainda analisada a relevância de um modelo de contacto com leis de enfraquecimento bilinear em tração e corte que conduz a valores coerentes de tração última em ensaios de tração diretos e em ensaios Brasileiros.
Nasal Contact Endoscopy for the in vivo Diagnosis of Inverted Schneiderian Papilloma and Unilateral Inflammatory Nasal Polyps
Authors: Romano Fabrizio Ricci , Voegels Richard Louis , Goto Elder Yoshimitsu , Passarelli Prado Flavio Augusto , Butugan Ossamu
Published: July 2018

Background

Inverted schneiderian papilloma is an entity surrounded by controversies ranging from its etiology to the indication of treatment. Any method that permits histopathological analysis without damage to the tissue studied deserves to be investigated. In this study, we tested a new noninvasive method, i.e., nasal contact endoscopy.

Methods

The main alterations visible on nasal contact endoscopy were described in 11 patients with inverted papilloma and in 8 patients with unilateral inflammatory nasal polyps. The characteristics showing the differentiation between the two entities were defined and these findings were presented to inexperienced examiners.

Results

The significant characteristics for differentiation between the two diseases were the presence of vacuolized cells, cellular heterogeneity, cell clusters, a ciliated respiratory epithelium, and vascular patterns. Two of the three examiners showed a statistically significant high rate of correct diagnosis.

Conclusion

Nasal contact endoscopy may be an effective method for the differential diagnosis between inverted schneiderian papilloma and inflammatory polyps even when the examiner is inexperienced.
Contemporary Assessment of the Disease Burden of Sinusitis
Authors: Bhattacharyya Neil
Published: July 2018

Background

The objective of this study was to determine the disease burden of sinusitis relative to other medical conditions.

Methods

The adult sample of the National Health Interview Survey for calendar years 1997 to 2006 was analyzed, extracting 1-year prevalence data for the disease conditions sinusitis, hay fever, peptic ulcer, acute asthma, and chronic bronchitis. Disease burden data for emergency room visits, general and specialist visits, health care spending, and workdays lost were also extracted. The influence of each disease condition on disease burden variables was statistically determined. Comparisons among outcomes variables were conducted across disease conditions to determine their relative economic and health care impacts.

Results

Adult patients were studied (313,982; mean age, 45.2 years). The 1-year disease prevalences were: sinusitis (15.2%), hay fever (8.9%), ulcer (2.4%), acute asthma (3.8%), and chronic bronchitis (4.8%). Patients with sinusitis were significantly more likely to: visit the emergency room (22.7% versus 17.4%, p < 0.001), spend greater than $500/year on health care (55.8% versus 45.0%, p < 0.001), and see a medical specialist (33.6% versus 22.3%, p < 0.001), than those without sinusitis. Patients with sinusitis missed an average of 5.67 workdays per 12 months versus 3.74 workdays for those without (p < 0.001). The number of workdays lost with sinusitis was similar to that of acute asthma (5.79 workdays, p > 0.05), and health care spending with sinusitis was significantly greater than that of ulcer disease, acute asthma, and hay fever (p < 0.004).

Conclusions

Sinusitis imparts a significant disease burden both within and outside of the health care system that is comparable with or exceeds that of other conditions commonly thought to be more serious.
House-Dust Mite Nasal Provocation: A Diagnostic Tool in Perennial Rhinitis
Authors: Chusakul Supinda , Phannaso Chuntima , Sangsarsri Saengduan , Aeumjaturapat Songklot , Snidvongs Kornkiat
Published: July 2018

Background

In perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR), the skin-prick test (SPT) is a good diagnostic tool to identify the specific allergens. A nasal provocation test (NPT) is used to identify allergens and to confirm the diagnosis. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal cutoff values of symptom and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) changes after dust-mite NPT for predicting PAR. We also studied the relationship of the changes of symptoms in NPT and the wheal size of SPT.

Methods

One hundred five patients with perennial rhinitis underwent the NPT to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and the SPT. The NPT was assessed by changes in symptoms and PNIF. The optimal cutoff values of the symptoms score and PNIF changes after the NPT for predicting the SPT were determined using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The relationship of the wheal sizes of SPT and the changes from the NPT were analyzed.

Results

Forty-eight patients had a positive SPT to D. pteronyssinus, of whom 33 patients had a positive NPT by increases of the symptom score. Twenty patients had a positive NPT by decreases of PNIF. The area under the ROC curve was 0.85 for symptom score changes and it was 0.612 for PNIF changes. There was a significant correlation between the wheal size of the SPT and symptom changes in the NPT.

Conclusion

Nasal provocation is a valuable test to confirm the diagnosis of D. pteronyssinus allergy, especially when the wheal from the SPT is small. The symptom change after the house-dust mite NPT is better than the PNIF change for predicting the PAR.
Risk of Stroke among Patients with Rhinosinusitis: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan
Authors: Wu Chin-Wen , Chao Pin-Zhir , Hao Wen-Rui , Liou Tsan-Hon , Lin Hui-Wen
Published: July 2018

Background

Research has found evidence that chronic inflammation may promote atherosclerotic disease. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that rhinosinusitis is a risk factor for stroke.

Methods

This prospective cohort study comprised patients recorded on the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2005 (LHID2005) who had received a diagnosis of rhinosinusitis (n = 53,653) between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005. A control group (1:4) drawn from the same database was matched for age and gender (n = 214,624). Each patient was followed up using data entered until the end of 2006. Cox proportional hazard regressions were performed to evaluate the hazard ratios (HRs) after adjusting for potential confounding factors.

Results

We found that patients with rhinosinusitis were more likely to suffer strokes than the control population, after adjusting for potential confounders (adjusted HR, 1.39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.28∼1.50). The HR of stroke was 1.39 (95% CI, 1.28∼1.51) for acute sinusitis patients, and 1.34 (95% CI, 1.04∼1.74) for chronic sinusitis patients.

Conclusion

Both acute and chronic sinusitis are risk factors or markers for stroke that is independent of traditional stroke risk factors. Further research in this important area of epidemiology is warranted.
Effective Ways of Assessment Which Motivate Students Nowadays (Case Study: “Ahmet Dakli” High School, Elbasan-Albania)
Authors: Erbas Dr. Isa , Pajova Adela
Published: July 2018

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The Use of Learning Methodologies for Children Returned from Emigration
Authors: Jaupi Klotilda , Byzyka Arjola
Published: July 2018

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Review of the Arberesh Lexicology
Authors: Hudhëra Evis
Published: July 2018

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Servant Leadership as a Predictive Factor of Teachers Job Satisfaction
Authors: Georgolopoulos Vasileios , Papaloi Evangelia , Loukorou Konstantina
Published: July 2018

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Reading Ability as a Learning Experience and Meaning Making in Class: the Case of Greek Primary Schools
Authors: Papadopoulou Smaragda , Goumas Stamatis
Published: July 2018

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The Albanian “Social Education” Textbook and the Construction of Self-Concept
Authors: Dani Esmeralda
Published: July 2018

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The Relationship between Lecturer Feedback about Academic Performance and Academic Progress of Students
Authors: Xhomara Nazmi , Bara Gezim
Published: July 2018

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Religious Myth Utopia Resembled in “the Sound and the Fury”: Dilsey’s Episode
Authors: Karakaçi Dalila
Published: July 2018

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Characterisation of the Average Worker Employed Under Flexible Forms of Employment –Report on the Study of Individual Differences in the Context of Sociodemographic DataConcerning Polish Workers
Authors: Dobrowolska Małgorzata , Paruzel-Czachura Mariola , Stasiła-Sieradzka Marta , Sikora Jagoda
Published: July 2018

The paper presents the sociodemographic data obtained as a result of an empirical study carried out on a groupof n=2118 workers employed under what is referred to as flexible forms of employment, within a more extensiveresearch project entitled “Occupational problems of individuals working under flexible forms of employment –the psychological perspective”. The inspiration to focus on this particular part of the research was provided bya trend observed in the international literature, analysing the profile of an average flexible worker in highlydeveloped countries. An analysis of the study sample of flexible workers shows that the group included ratheryoung people, with a similar share of women and men, living in big cities, and with a rather short length ofservice; they were well-educated, married people with children, with a small number of previous employers,and mostly working in the private sector. The Polish study sample matches the descriptions of the averageflexible European worker.
Factors for Sustenance of Livelihood Entrepreneurs
Authors: Nagarajan Chandrasekaran
Published: July 2018

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An Empirical Analysis of Customer Experience in E-Business Supply Chain
Authors: Ramasubramaniam Ramasubramaniam
Published: July 2018

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Financial Literacy and Level of Financial Competence in Pre-University Students: a Comparison by Academic, Personal and Family Profile
Authors: Camisón-Haba Sergio , Almendros José Antonio Clemente , Guerra María Isabel Borreguero
Published: July 2018

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Expert Evaluation of the Expression of Personal Competencies in Professional Activities
Authors: Kunskaja Svetlana
Published: July 2018

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Occupational Burnout as a Consequence of Workaholism – An Outline of the Problem Based on Studies of Polish Women Running Their Own Business Activity
Authors: Dobrowolska Małgorzata , Paruzel-Czachura Mariola , Chudzicka-Czupała Agata
Published: July 2018

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Is the Marginal Effect of Education on Income Diminishing?
Authors: Shahor Tal
Published: July 2018

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The Relation between Corporate Social Responsibility and Bank Reputation: A Review and Roadmap
Authors: Lorena Antonio
Published: July 2018

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Financial Institutions and Chinese Investment: The Review of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Policy
Authors: Babar Samreen Fahim , Zeeshan Yasir
Published: July 2018

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The Economics of Waste Recycling in Iraq: Wasted Resources and Lost Opportunities
Authors: Musheb Jassim Mohammed
Published: July 2018

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An Evaluation of Urban Open Spaces in Larisa, Greece
Authors: Kyriakidis Charalampos , Bakogiannis Efthimios
Published: July 2018

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Prediction of Delays in Construction Projects in Algeria
Authors: Roumeissa Salhi , Karima Messaoudi , Souad Sassi Boudemagh
Published: July 2018

Project construction has never been a simple act, because it is conditioned by specific constraints of cost, time, quality, and it includes a degree of uncertainty. So, time is a vital aspect by which project success is judged; for this purpose, deadline compliance is a paramount question in project construction. In Algeria, delay has invaded the majority of projects. Therefore, it is necessary to give more importance to time management to reach the stage of projects success. As saying goes, “you can’t manage what you do not measure”; the quantification or the prediction of delays appears necessary to arrive at a good mastery and a better management of time. The objective of this paper is to quantify the probability of delays in construction projects. For this reason, data from 30 public projects has been collected, and then categorized into 4 groups according to their types: school groups, college, high school, administrative buildings and economic infrastructures. Subsequently, the simple linear regression method is used to develop prediction model for the public projects in Algeria; to enable managers and practitioners to predict possible delays. This prediction is intrinsic to minimize the risks, to widen the field of reflection and especially to increase the chances of project success.
Role of Communication and Technology in Crisis Management
Authors: Guembour Abderraouf , Nadira Raki
Published: July 2018

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Nigeria and the Challenges of Internal Security in the 21st Century
Authors: Nwagboso Chris I.
Published: July 2018

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When Physical and Social Distances Produce An Analogical Perceptual Bias in the Ebbinghaus Illusion
Authors: Moinier Kévin , Gasquet Juliette , Murday Vincent
Published: July 2018

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Separation of Powers in the Kuwaiti Criminal Justice System: A Case Study
Authors: Alhajri Abdulrahman F S H
Published: July 2018

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Shifting Paradigm? Long-Term Value Creation as a Normative Principle in a Hostile Takeover: Evidence from the Netherlands
Authors: Verdoes N.T. Pham T.L.M , Nijland J.
Published: July 2018

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Means of Linguistic Expression in Frang Bardhi's 'Apology of Scanderbeg - On the Occasion of the 550th Anniversary of the Death of the National Hero
Authors: Bramo Elvis
Published: July 2018

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The Status of Writer Illustrators (Autorstrator) in the Position of a Writer and Illustrator in Postmodern Illustration Books
Authors: Agah Masoud Mojaveri
Published: July 2018

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Critical Factors in English Teachers’ Professional Development in China – A Case Study
Authors: O’Sullivan Kathy
Published: July 2018

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Storytelling and the Inculcation of Virtue in Learners on Cognitive Science, Communication Theory and Virtue Ethics
Authors: Grönum Nico
Published: July 2018

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Fiscal Decentralization as an Instrument for Economic Development of Local Government in Albania
Authors: Cand. PhD , Koxhaj Andrea
Published: July 2018

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Interim Management and Organizational Support: Applications for the Human Resource Professional
Authors: Sterneck Dm Robert S.
Published: July 2018

Interim management is a situation that virtually every leader will encounter at least once in their career. On an organizational level, unplanned vacancies may occur for a variety of reasons including personnel rotations, illness, organizational re-structuring, or performance. While the situation is common, most organizations approach interim leadership on an ad-hoc basis and do not have the structures or support systems in place to effectively manage interim leadership needs. This article distills and integrates interim leadership research into an assessment approach and application across managerial levels and organizational types. This approach serves as an avenue for the Human Resource practitioner to understand, develop, and adapt organizational policy and support systems to prepare for interim management needs.
A Business Model Innovation Through Canvas Model:the Case of “Perfect past Times Mall”
Authors: ÖZBEK Tuğba , Turken Serhat
Published: July 2018

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Social Enterprises like the Right Step for Economic Development for Kosovo
Authors: Loku Afrim , Gogiqi Fatlum , Qehaja Vesë
Published: July 2018

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How to Incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility into DNA of the Companies?
Authors: Sahin Ayse
Published: July 2018

In my presentation I would like to treat corporate social responsibility (CSR) from a legal perspective and especially discuss how to achieve an effective application of the CSR codes and principles. In this respect I would like to discuss solution proposals such as emphasizing compliance programs or certification systems and especially the question how CSR principles could be regulated by legislations with binding character, as hard law instruments. This is also mentioned as the ultimate goal of the CSR in the summary of European Commission’s Multi-Stakeholder Forum “The ultimate goal of CSR should be to embed social responsibility into DNA of companies, rendering it absolete through normative compliance”. Corporate Social Responsibility, is an approach that companies should conduct their business in a responsible and fair way and that they should take responsibility of their impact on society. CSR, has different pillars such as sustainability, environment, human rights, investment, public procurement etc… Among all these different subsectors, I will treat the applicability of the CSR principles mostly from the sustainability perspective. Since CSR has so many different facets and propose a general policy of good conduct rather than concrete specific rules and legal provisions, stays as a vague concept and need to be defined and concretized. CSR has no description and is not regulated in the national codes and legal systems. However, there are a lot of regulations, guidelines and standards prepared by international authorities and organizations and the European Commission.
Investigating the Nexus between Financial Development and Economic Growth in SEE 10 Economies
Authors: Rama Arlind
Published: July 2018

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Contribution of the Cointegration Theory to the Study of the Volatility of Financial Markets: Case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange
Authors: Sifouh Nabil , Oubal Khadija , Bayoud Sara
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the long-term relationship between stock prices and dividends for a sample of companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange between 2002 and 2016 using the cointegration theory especially its developments in panel data. Our results show that prices are more volatile than dividends, which rejects the possibility of their anticipation by the dividend discount model under the assumption of efficient markets.
A Study on the Dynamic Relationship between Wealth Gap and Economic Growth in China
Authors: He Yugang
Published: July 2018

With the economic globalization, the relationship among all countries has become more and more closed (this phenomenon is often called “global village”). The wealth also flows more freely than that of before in the world. Due to this, there is a better improvement in our everyday life. But it also raises many livelihood issues such as the wealth gap. At present, the wealth gap problem has become one of the biggest serious problems in each country, especially, in the developing countries. Because of this, quantities of scholars and economists spare no effects to explore the dynamic relationship between wealth gap and economic growth. In this, this paper sets China who is the biggest developing country in the world with bigger wealth gap as an example. The annual time series data from 1980 to 2016 is applied to analyze the dynamic operating mechanism between wealth gap and economic growth in China. All datum are sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics of the People’s Republic of China. Using the vector error correction model to conduct an empirical analysis, the dynamic operating mechanism between them will be fully understood. Then, the results of this empirical study will provide some ideas as reference for China’s government to settle the wealth gap.
Remittance Analysis and their Economic Aspect, Kosovo Case
Authors: Prekazi Ylber
Published: July 2018

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Economic Growth in Kosovo as a Challenge to Environmental Preservation in the Republic of Kosovo
Authors: Matoshi Ruzhdi , Veseli Besa
Published: July 2018

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The Dynamics of Foreign Direct Investment in Albania. Comparison with the Western Balkan Region
Authors: Çakërri Lorena , Madani Filloreta
Published: July 2018

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Material Management, Information Technology, and Marketing Performance: Implications for Sustainable Business Development in Africa
Authors: Omotayo Adegbuyi Omotayo , Kehinde O.J. , Abidemi Adegbuyi Abimbola
Published: July 2018

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Measuring Sustainability of a Tourist Destination: Applying the Delphi Method to Build a System of Indicators
Authors: Abdelmajid Charrass , Mina Elgraini
Published: July 2018

Today, measuring sustainability level of a tourist destination is one of the main obstacles to achieve sustainable tourism (Zamfir & Corbos, 2015). Indeed, sustainability assessment remains a difficult task because of subjectivity unavoidable in this process (McKercher, Mak, & Wong, 2014). Moreover, destination stakeholders’ find the scientific methods very sophisticated and often incomprehensible. In this context, it is necessary to develop new instruments theoretically solid and feasible to measure the sustainable development of a tourist destination. Indeed, identification and measurement are the main unresolved problems of sustainable development because of the difficulties arising from the ill-defined nature of sustainability concept and the diversity of tourism stakeholders in a tourist destination (Farsari & Butler, 2007). The conflict of interest of stakeholders and the simplicity induced by this approach can cut the role of indicators to marketing argument without impacting the sustainability of the destination (Rajaonson and Tanguay, 2010). As a result, the Delphi method is an alternative approach that fills the inadequacies of the two previous approaches. It involves submitting indicators from the consensual policy process to scientist’s evaluation to assess their relevance and applicability. The present paper proposes an alternative method of measuring sustainability of a destination; it presents the results of a Delphi survey conducted at local level of destination to measure the tourism transition towards sustainability. The results of these expert surveys highlight the list of indicators used for sustainable development monitoring; it is both recognized by the experts and acceptable destination’s stakeholders.
Measuring the Impact of Exchange Rate on Industrial Output in Nigeria
Authors: Segun Ogunmuyiwa Micheal , Adedayo Adelowokan Oluwaseyi
Published: July 2018

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An Environment without Barriers
Authors: Spahiu Adem
Published: July 2018

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Gender Differences in Health Self-Perception in Older Adults in Primary Health Care in Brazil
Authors: de Lima Saintrain Maria Vieira , Pinheiro Cleoneide Paulo Oliveira , de Amorim Rosendo Freitas , de Sousa Araújo Santos Zelia Maria , Santos Flaviano da Silva , Frota Mirna Albuquerque , Vieira-Meyer Anya Pimentel Gomes Fernandes
Published: July 2018

The men-to-women ratio shows that women outnumber men, and aging-related aspects signal differences between older men and older women, confirming gender-based differences in aging. Our study aimed to foster discussion on gender and its consequences for health, considering the perceived and self-reported health of older people attending primary health care facilities. We carried out a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Northeastern Brazil, with people aged 60 or older who were individually interviewed using a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic data (age, gender, marital status, income, education), systemic health (self-reported diseases), oral health and perceived general health (ipresent and past year health status). Participants were 821 older people whose age ranged from 60 to 100 years, with a mean of 69.7 years. There was a predominance of women (n=580; 70.6%). Participants presented low levels of education and income. Women were 1.3 times more likely to present systemic diseases and 1.5 times more likely to use medications compared with men. Women were more edentulous and presented more soft tissue problems than men. There were no differences in self-perceived general health and past year health status among the participants. The participants’ self-reported health status revealed women are at an increased risk of getting sick, thus demonstrating gender-based inequalities in health among older adults. Public health policies need to improve people's access to primary care, especially in disadvantaged socioeconomic classes. Strategies should include financial support for health, retirement and social security policies to diminish gender-based inequalities in health.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Spiritual Intervention on Perception of God and Attitude toward Death in Women with Breast Cancer
Authors: Mehr Saeedeh Sarafraz , Saberian Narjes , Akbari Mohammad Esmaeil , Asem Fatemeh Modarresi
Published: July 2018

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Subsidiarity in Environmental Issues: Nuances and Shifts
Authors: Riguera Florencio R.
Published: July 2018

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Psychological Biases, Main Factors of Financial Behaviour - A Literature Review
Authors: Dervishaj Blerina
Published: July 2018

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The Success Models of Financing the Artificial Reproductive Techniques and the Albanian Case
Authors: Zyberaj Jonada
Published: July 2018

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When is the Integration of Students with Special Educational Needs Successful? - A Good Practice Example - School N.O. Brasov, Romania
Authors: VOINEA Mihaela , Topala Ioana Roxana , Bota Alina Oana
Published: July 2018

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Moving on the Chain: Push-Pull Factors Affecting the Migration of Laotian Workers to Udon Thani, Thailand
Authors: Chamaratana Thanapauge , Sangseema Thawatchai
Published: July 2018

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The Relationship Between the Language of Tourism, Tourism and Sociology
Authors: Irimiea Silvia Blanca
Published: July 2018

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Deconstruction of Gender Stereotypes Through Fashion
Authors: Akdemir Nihan
Published: July 2018

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The Use of Peer Assessment to Improve Students’ Learning of Geometry
Authors: Omar Siti Nabilah Pengiran , Shahrill Masitah , Sajali Masriatol Zuraifah
Published: July 2018

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Evidence-Based Social Sciences: A New Emerging Field
Authors: Zarghi Nazila , Khorasani Soheil Dastmalchian
Published: July 2018

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Gender Differences in Effective Participation of the Elected People's Representatives to the Union Parishads of Bangladesh: Token Presence or Effective Participation
Authors: Talukdar Imdadul Haque , Österman Karin , Björkqvist Kaj
Published: July 2018

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Empirical Understanding of Social Protection Programmes in Southwest Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: A Postmodern Perspective
Authors: Rahman Md Mostafizur
Published: July 2018

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Universal Standards for Developing Curricula for Migrant Children: A Model from Beijing
Authors: Vanderjack Marcus L.
Published: July 2018

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Classroom Observation for the Professional Development of Myanmar University Lecturers in a Singapore Cross-Cultural Context: Perception of Abilities and Learning Based on ‘Nine Events of Instruction’
Authors: Lam Siew Hong
Published: July 2018

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How much Artistic Freedom is permitted when it comes to Language? - Analysis of a Crime Novel
Authors: Svoboda Manuela , Zagar-Sostaric Petra
Published: July 2018

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Rethinking Journalism Education in Spain: the Gap Between University Studies and the Labour Market
Authors: Curiel Eva Herrero
Published: July 2018

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Scoring Higher Grades at ‘O’ Level Exam Through N-Theory Strategy
Authors: Samuel Samikkanu Jabamoney s/o Ishak
Published: July 2018

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The Acculturation and Ethnic Identity of the Albanian Immigrants in Italy
Authors: Brokaj Matilda , Brokaj Rezarta
Published: July 2018

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Would Isolationist Presidents Cause War?
Authors: Küntay Ismail Burak
Published: July 2018

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People Exchange: A British Councils Post-Colonial Distinguished Cultural Investment
Authors: Sahel Malika
Published: July 2018

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Organizational Communication-the Importance of Communication Strategy in Times of Crisis for the Organization
Authors: Abrashi Gazmend
Published: July 2018

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Laws and Their Inaction with Socioterminology - The Case of Urban Terminology
Authors: Papamihali Eva
Published: July 2018

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About the Discourse of the Necessity of Military Intervention in Brazil for the Restoration of Order in the Country: Analytical Notes
Authors: Baronas Roberto , Bonani Tamires
Published: July 2018

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Structural and Cultural Barriers for Women to Leadership: Case of Albania
Authors: Berisha Anisa , Koldashi Keda
Published: July 2018

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Analysis of Some Indicators of the Social Insurance System in Albania
Authors: Gjini Valbona
Published: July 2018

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PEMURNIAN MINYAK GORENG BEKAS MENGGUNAKAN ADSORBEN BIJI ALPUKAT TERAKTIVASI
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani
Published: July 2018

Abstract This research had been conducted in the use of avocado seed powder (Persea americana Mill) as an adsorbent to reduce peroxide and free fatty acids of the used cooking oil. The aim of  this research was to determine the best activator of avocado seed powder as an adsorbent to reduce peroxide and free fatty acids of the used cooking oil. This research used the variation of activators, consist of  hydrochloric acid (HCl), citric acid (C6H8O7), sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium hydrogen phosphate (Na2HPO4) solutions. The result showed that the best activator of avocado seed powder by HCl which gave the highest free fatty acid reduction was 0,26%. Meanwhile, the best activator of avocado seed powder by C6H8O7 which gave the highest peroxide value reduction was 1,8 Meq/Kg . These results had qualified as the maximum limits of SNI cooking oil were 0.3% for the concentration of free fatty acids and 2 Meg/kg for the peroxide value of cooking oil. Keywords: adsorbent, avocado seed powder, used cooking oil