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On strongly generalized convex functions
Authors: Awan Muhammad , Noor Muhammad , Noor Khalida , Safdar Farhat
Published: April 2018

The main objective of this article is to introduce the notion of strongly
generalized convex functions which is called as strongly ?-convex functions.
Some related integral inequalities of Hermite-Hadamard and
Hermite-Hadamard-Fej?r type are also obtained. Special cases are also
investigated.
Tauberian theorems for Lambert and zeta summability methods in fuzzy number space
Authors: Yavuz Enes
Published: April 2018

We extend Lambert and zeta summability methods to space of fuzzy numbers and
prove Tauberian theorems for Lambert and zeta summability methods of fuzzy
numbers, the one for zeta summability method providing a new proof when the
sequence is of real numbers.
Existence of positive periodic solutions of fourth-order singular p-Laplacian neutral functional differential equations
Authors: Kong Fanchao , Lu Shiping
Published: April 2018

This work deals with the existence of positive periodic solutions for the
fourth-order p-Laplacian neutral functional differential equations with a
time-varying delay and a singularity. The results are established using the
continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory and some analysis methods.
A numerical example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness and
feasibility of the proposed criterion.
A note on the weakest Taylor term
Authors: Djapic Petar , Uljarevic Vlado
Published: April 2018

We simplify the most general Taylor condition.
Health consequences of domestic violence against women in Serbia
Authors: Mijatovic-Jovanovic Vesna , Cankovic Sonja , Milijasevic Dragana , Ukropina Snezana , Jovanovic Mladen , Cankovic Dusan
Published: April 2018

Background/Aim. Domestic violence against women is a significant public health problem resulting in serious health and social consequences, for women and their families. The aim of this study was to analyze the sociodemographic characteristic of women who were exposed to domestic violence, as well as the impact of violence on women's health. Methods. Data from cross-sectional study from the 2013 National Health Survey in Serbia were used analyzing 6,320 women aged 20?75 years. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were implemented to assess the association of exposure to domestic violence against women with sociodemographic characteristics, as well as with selected health indicators and health risk behaviors. Results. Out of total number of examined women, 307 (4.9%) reported that they experienced physical and/or psychological violence in the last 12 months. Divorced or separated women, poor women and women with poor social support had greater odds for exposure to domestic violence. Women who had experienced domestic violence were less likely to perceived their health as good than women who had not experienced domestic violence [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.47; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.32?0.71], and more likely to report severe or very severe pain (AOR = 2.41; 95% CI = 1.74?3.33), stress and pressure exposure (AOR = 2.62; 95% CI = 1.89?3.64) and depression (AOR = 3.24; 95% CI = 2.08?5.03). Exposure to violence was also associated with the use of sleeping pills or sedative (AOR = 2.21; 95% CI = 1.67?2.93), with frequent use of alcohol (AOR = 1.42; 95% CI = 1.08?1.86) and abortion (AOR = 3.11; 95% CI = 1.48?6.54). Conclusion. Women, victims of domestic violence are more likely to have physical and mental disorders compared to women who are not victims of domestic violence. Violence prevention demands a multisectoral approach, in which the health sector has a central role that includes early identification and recognition of abuse, appropriate care as well as documenting and reporting violence.
Unusual site for metastatic renal cell carcinoma - a case report
Authors: Fejsa-Levakov Aleksandra , Amidzic Jelena , Ilic-Sabo Jelena , Lakic Tanja , Vojinov Sasa , Grbic Dragan
Published: April 2018

Introduction. The most common malignant tumor of the kidney is renal cell carcinoma (> 90%). The metastasis of the renal cell carcinoma in lingual base is very rare. Case report. Patient, 74 years old, renal cell carcinoma underwent radical nephrectomy with evacuation of regional lymph nodes and without any further therapy. After two years of disease-free period, patient appeared with the symptom of difficult swallowing. Ultrasound showed tumor spreading in number of organs. Histopathological analysis of tissue from lingual base confirmed metastatic tumor. Conclusion. After radical surgical treatment of the malignant disease, it is important to examine multiple organ systems. Appropriate approach to the diagnostics and evaluation the entire condition of the patient in this stage of the disease, especially lingual base can relieve patients discomfort and provide prolonged survival, even if the prognosis is unfavourable.
Biochemical and functional quality assessment of platelet concentrates
Authors: Vacic Nebojsa , Antic Ana , Stanojkovic Zoran , Vucic Miodrag , Lazarevic Milan
Published: April 2018

Background/Aim. Preparation of platelet concentrate (PC) from a unit of whole blood is a method dependent on a number of factors, which alone or together, can have a significant impact on the quality of the final product. Quality of PCs is determined with criteria defined in the Guide to the preparation, use and quality assurance of the Council of European Committee for Blood Transfusion. The aim of the study was to analyze the quality of PCs prepared from buffy coat (BC) and to allocate the factors of improvement and standardization of the quality of PCs. Methods. The study included a total of 80 PCs prepared from BC according to the standard procedure in the Blood Transfusion Institute Nis. The quality of PCs was determined according to the product volume and laboratory testing on the first (PC1), the third (PC3) and the fifth day (PC5) of the PC storage. The following parameters were determined: platelets, residual erythrocytes and leukocytes count, gas analysis [partial pressure of oxygen, carbon dioxide (pO2, pCO2)], pH, sterility and platelet aggregation triggered by using 3.2, 6.4 and 9.6 ?g collagen/mL (impedance aggregometry). Results. There were significantly lower platelet count, pO2, pCO2 and pH in the PC3 and PC5 samples (p < 0.001). Except for the fulfillment of the criteria for platelet count, all the other quality parameters were in accordance with recommended criteria. Platelet aggregation for all the concentrations of collagen showed a decrease during the storage period, with statistically significant differences for PC3 and PC5 as compared to PC1 (p < 0.01). There was statistically significant decrease in activity of PCs triggered with higher concentrations of collagen (6.4 and 9.6 ?g collagen/mL) in comparison with lower concentration of collagen (3.2 ?g collagen/mL). Conclusion. Platelet count, evaluated biochemical parameters and the platelet function were significantly changed during the storage period. In order to improve the quality of PCs it is important to store the products under proper conditions, change the type of plastic bag for PC storage and use platelet additive solutions (PAS) instead of plasma.
The Effect of Reputation Shocks to Rating Agencies on Corporate Disclosures
Authors: Sethuraman Mani
Published: April 2018

This paper explores the effect of a credit rating agency's (CRA) reputation on the voluntary disclosures of corporate bond issuers. Academics, practitioners, and regulators disagree on the informational role played by major CRAs and the usefulness of credit ratings in influencing investors' perception of the credit risk of bond issuers. Using management earnings forecasts as a measure of voluntary disclosure, I find that investors demand more (less) disclosure from corporate bond issuers when the ratings become less (more) credible. In addition, using content analytics, I find that bond issuers disclose more qualitative information during periods of low CRA reputation to aid investors in assessing credit risk. My findings are consistent with credit ratings providing incremental information to investors and reducing adverse selection in lending markets. Further, consistent with theoretical predictions, my findings suggest that managers rely on voluntary disclosure as a credible mechanism to reduce information asymmetry in bond markets.
Client Likeability in Auditor Fraud Risk Judgments: The Mitigating Influence of Task Experience, the Review Process, and a “Consider the Opposite” Strategy
Authors: Schafer Brad A. , Schafer Jennifer Kahle
Published: April 2018

Auditors contend with an array of management personalities during the course of an audit engagement. Some clients by their nature are more likeable, while others create a stressful or unpleasant environment. We summarize two related research studies that examine whether and how a client's likeability influences auditors' fraud likelihood judgments. Results indicate that more likeable (dislikeable) clients cause lower (higher) auditor judgments of fraud likelihood. Results also indicate this bias operates indirectly by influencing the evaluation of evidence statements made by the client that relate to management pressures or attitudes rather than operating as a global bias on all evidence. Requiring an explanation for the judgment mitigates this bias, but only for experienced auditors. For inexperienced auditors and experienced non-audit CPAs, a prompt to “consider the opposite” mitigates the bias. These findings suggest that education and training can clarify relevant and irrelevant evidence cues in fraud judgments.
Oxidative Stress Inhibits Healthy Adipose Expansion Through Suppression of SREBF1-Mediated Lipogenic Pathway
Authors: Okuno Yosuke , Fukuhara Atsunori , Hashimoto Erika , Kobayashi Hironori , Kobayashi Sachiko , Otsuki Michio , Shimomura Iichiro
Published: April 2018

Recent studies have emphasized the association of adipose oxidative stress (Fat reactive oxygen species [ROS]) with the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders in obesity. However, the causal roles of Fat ROS in metabolic disturbances in vivo remain unclear because no mouse model has been available in which oxidative stress is manipulated by targeting adipocytes. In this research, we generated two models of Fat ROS–manipulated mice and evaluated the metabolic features in diet-induced obesity. Fat ROS–eliminated mice, in which Cat and Sod1 were overexpressed in adipocytes, exhibited adipose expansion with decreased ectopic lipid accumulation and improved insulin sensitivity. Conversely, Fat ROS–augmented mice, in which glutathione was depleted specifically in adipocytes, exhibited restricted adipose expansion associated with increased ectopic lipid accumulation and deteriorated insulin sensitivity. In the white adipose tissues of these mice, macrophage polarization, tissue fibrosis, and de novo lipogenesis were significantly changed. In vitro approaches identified KDM1A-mediated attenuation of sterol-regulatory element-binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1) transcriptional activities as the underlying mechanism for the suppression of de novo lipogenesis by oxidative stress. Thus, our study uncovered the novel roles of Fat ROS in healthy adipose expansion, ectopic lipid accumulation, and insulin resistance, providing the possibility for the adipocyte-targeting antioxidant therapy.
The implementation of contextual teaching and learning in teaching English
Authors: Arianto Arianto
Published: April 2018

The main purposes of this study are (1) to describe the implementation of contextual teaching and learning (CTL) in teaching English, and (2) to investigate the teacher’s difficulties in implementing CTL in teaching English at the seventh grade students of SMPN-1 Palangka Raya. It was used qualitative method. The subject of this study was an English teacher of SMPN-1 Palangka Raya. It was used observation, interview and documentation to collect the data, and for data analysis it was used data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The findings show that (1) the implementation of CTL implemented by the teacher was through some components of CTL which were applied more frequently than others. The questioning, learning community, and modeling were frequently applied. (2) The problems faced by the teacher were the condition of the students who still made some noise, the large amount of students in the class, little attention from the students, and the shyness from the students to speak up.
Analysis of validity and reliability of English formative tests
Authors: Sugianto Aris
Published: April 2018

This study was conducted in order to analyze the English formative tests made by the English teacher of grade VIII of SMPN-4 Mentaya Hulu based on the characteristics of a good test. The indicators to be analyzed were validity and reliability of the test. The validity covered the content and construct validity. The writer applied descriptive method in conducting this study. The population and sample of this study was the English teacher-made tests for the grade VIII of SMPN-4 Mentaya Hulu in the first semester of academic year 2008/2009. The writer analyzed 2 English formative tests as the representative of all English formative tests in the first semester of academic year 2008/2009. Based on the result of the data analysis, the writer found that the English formative test conducted on October 2008 belongs to high validity in its content validity and excellent validity in its construct validity. The English formative test conducted on November 2008 belongs to low validity in its content validity and high validity in its construct validity. While the English formative test both conducted on October 2008 and November 2008 are unreliable.
FOSTERING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING BY PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Authors: Rochmahwati Pryla
Published: April 2018

This research focused on fostering students’ critical thinking through Project-Based Learning. The design of the research was descriptive qualitative method. The subjects were the lecturer of TEFL 1 course and 25 students in C class of the fourth semester of STAIN Ponorogo who took TEFL 1 course. The instruments used are in the form of observation sheet and interview guideline. The data analysis applied in this research used data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that the implementation Project-Based Learning that fosters the students’ critical thinking in TEFL class are through the following steps: (1) Discussing the materials about English Language Teaching Method, (2) working with the group to construct scenario of teaching practice, (3) practicing the scenario, (4) recording the teaching practice into video, and (5) evaluating the video product. Moreover, the result of interview indicates that the students showed significantly positive attitude toward the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Finally, English teachers are recommended to implement Project-Based Learning in EFL class since it facilitates the students to build their critical thinking.

Keywords: critical thinking, Project-Based Learning
Developing Speaking Skill in EFL English Course
Authors: Abadi Citra Priski
Published: April 2018

The main objectives of this study are to describe factors contributing the development of speaking skill, and to describe techniques and strategies used by the teachers to develop speaking skill in EFL English Course (PEACE English Academy and PEACE Camp 4 Boy in Pare, Kediri, East Java). The research design used was an ethnography principle. The subjects of the study were 80 students of PEACE English Academy from 4 class levels, PEACE Camp 4 boy, 4 teachers and 1 home principle. The data were gained from observations, interview, and artifact and field notes. The findings depicted that (1) teachers as the main factor of presage variable were observed using many kinds of strategies, and techniques for developing speaking skills, and (2) appropriate speaking techniques and strategies were used to develop speaking skill in the mentioned different speaking class levels. The strategies and techniques are realized because teachers as the main factor applied some unique ways–how to make the English language classroom to be a lot of fun and dynamic place, to enhance students’ motivation, and to build English atmosphere in class and outside class as well.
The effect of indirect written corrective feedback on students’ writing accuracy
Authors: Shirotha Fastha Bagus
Published: April 2018

Written corrective feedback has proven to be a key tool to improve students writing. Many previous researchers have proven so. Teacher gets to decide their very own written corrective feedback. There are many types of written corrective feedback that can be used in the classroom. They are direct written corrective feedback, indirect, and metalinguistic. The paper presents the effect of using indirect written corrective feedback to improve students’ writing accuracy. The paper is intended to find the best written corrective feedback strategy in the classroom. The study is conducted to 35 low-proficiency ESL students. The writing pretest and posttest are used to measure students’ writing accuracy. The researcher uses a t-test to analyze the data. The result is satisfying. 35 students have shown statistically significant progress in their writing accuracy. The posttest result has outscored the pretest score. Furthermore, it is also shown that indirect written corrective feedback also elicits students’ autonomous learning.
Reformulation, text modeling, and the development of EFL academic writing
Authors: Sulistyo Teguh , Heriyawati Dwi Fita
Published: April 2018

This paper mainly investigates the benefits of the implementation of Reformulation and Text Modelling in an EFL writing setting. Reformulation and Text Modeling (henceforth RTM) is intended to help EFL students understand better how to write academic texts to make their texts sound as nativelike as possible. Therefore, RTM was implemented in a writing class in which 35 students participated as the respondents of the study. They were treated with RTM and their essays were then analyzed to examine the effects of the implementation of RTM on their writing products. Besides, this study investigated further the students’ perception towards RTM in EFL writing settings. The findings of this study proved that RTM is beneficial to improve students’ writing performances and students have positive perceptions on RTM. The implications of the findings for language learning are also discussed.
Listening strategies employed by non-English department students
Authors: Gestanti Rohfin Andria
Published: April 2018

Language learning strategy is one of the influential aspects for students’ success in learning a language. Basically, language learning strategies are closely related to students taking language-related department. However, students from non-English Department also have the indication of using the strategies since English is one of the subjects taught in the curriculum. Thus this study aims to (1) identify what strategies are used by non-English Department students in Listening class and (2) describes to how the use of strategies influence students listening achievement. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with second-semester students from Governmental Science Department as the research subject. A questionnaire, observation, and documentation are used to collect the data. After analyzing the data, it was found that some strategies are used by non-English department students in their Listening subject, namely memory strategies, cognitive strategies, compensation strategies, metacognitive strategies, affective strategies, and social strategies. Moreover, the students use those strategies in moderate level. Thus, a comparison between the level of strategies use and students’ listening scores is made to describe to what extends the use of strategies influence students’ achievements.
21st-century teachers: The students’ perspectives
Authors: Norahmi Maida
Published: April 2018

The issues regarding the demands of creative, innovative, and professional teachers are certainly on the concern of stakeholders and practitioners in education. Substantial efforts were conducted by the government to meet the 21st-century teachers having the four competencies required for being a teacher and coping with the needs of modern education. A survey research was conducted to collect respondents’ opinion as the main source of data to describe whether the 21st-century teachers are on the demands and to gain information that the students have a similar perception to teacher’s competencies required by the government. Seventy-five questionnaires related to the competencies were given to students of English Education Study Program of 2013 to 2016. The questionnaires were aimed at collecting written information dealing with what the students perceived towards the activities implemented by teachers in the process of teaching and learning. The result of questionnaire analysis revealed that most students expected the 21st-century teachers to have skills in teaching and in connecting it with the development of today’s technology and today’s student characteristics. The data also showed that the students constructed the same characteristics of teacher’s competencies required by the government regarding pedagogy, personality, sociality, and professionality.
Parents’ talk and early literacy in preschool children
Authors: Dabiri Asma
Published: April 2018

In this research, children’s early understanding of the functions of print and parents’ mediation, talk about the purpose of writing, and their elaborative reminiscing talk was investigated in Persian preschoolers. The study was a mixed-method type of research. Preschool children (seventeen girls and thirteen boys) and their mothers participated in the study. In order to obtain data, they were involved in a task game (a grocery-list task) obtained from the experts and they discussed a past event together. Analyses of the obtained data revealed that children with better notating skills had parents who provided more assistance when notating and used more elaborative talk, but did not talk more about the purpose of writing. The results suggested that in pre-school years, what parents did and said may play a role in children’s symbolic, numeracy, and literacy development, although it did not relate to children’s mastery of the conventions of print. Finding this continuity is important because it helps researchers revise and bridge theories about parenting and children’s early literacy and numeracy and symbolic development.
A Unique Computational Method for Constructing Intervals in Fuzzy Time Series Forecasting
Authors: Jain Shilpa , Mathpal Prakash C. , Bisht Dinesh , Singh Phool
Published: April 2018

This research article suggests a computational method for constructing fuzzy sets in absence of expert knowledge. This method uses concepts of central tendencies mean and variance. This study gives a solution to the critical issue in designing of fuzzy systems, number of fuzzy sets. Proposed computational method helps in finding intervals and thereby fuzzy sets for fuzzy time series forecasting. Proposed computational method is implemented on the authentic data for the enrolments of University of Alabama, which is considered as benchmark problem in the field of fuzzy time series. The forecasted values are compared with the results of other methods to state its supremacy. Projected computational method along with Gaussian membership function gave promising results over other methods for fuzzy time series for the above said benchmark data.
Comparison of Software Decision Support Systems for Solving a Multicriteria Optimization Problem
Authors: Staykov Boris , Monov Vladimir
Published: April 2018

This article describes in details how multicriteria optimization can be applied to solve a typical business problem for resources planning and manufacturing process optimization in a battery factory. We solve the problem by using an interactive software decision support system WebOptim developed at the Institute of information and communication technologies. The entire problem solving process is described step by step in order to point out the problem specific features as well as to demonstrate the capabilities of the WebOptim software system. For comparison, we have solved the same problem by means of another popular decision support system WWW NIMBUS and both solutions are analyzed and discussed.
Classification of Mental Tasks from EEG Signals Using Spectral Analysis, PCA and SVM
Authors: Neshov Nikolay N. , Manolova Agata H. , Draganov Ivo R. , Tonschev Krasimir T. , Boumbarov Ognian L.
Published: April 2018

Signals provided by the ElectroEncephaloGraphy (EEG) are widely used in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) applications. They can be further analyzed and used for thinking activity recognition. In this paper we proposed an algorithm that is able to recognize five mental tasks using 6 channel EEG data. The main idea is to separate the raw EEG signals into several frames and compute their spectrums. Next, a second-order derivative of Gaussian is applied to extract features and an optimum Gaussian kernel parameters grid search is performed with the help of cross-validation. The extracted features are further reduced by Principal Component Analysis. The processed data is utilized to train SVM classifier which is used for mental tasks recognition afterwards. The performance of the algorithm is estimated on publically available dataset. In terms of 5 folds cross-validation we obtained an average of 82.7% recognition rate (accuracy). Additional experiments were conducted using leave-one-out cross-validation where 67.2% correct classification was reported. Comparison to several state-of-the art methods reveals the advantages of the proposed algorithm.
Special Thematic Section on Semantic Models for Natural Language Processing (Preface)
Authors: Simov Kiril , Osenova Petya
Published: April 2018

With the availability of large language data online, cross-linked lexical resources (such as BabelNet, Predicate Matrix and UBY) and semantically annotated corpora (SemCor, OntoNotes, etc.), more and more applications in Natural Language Processing (NLP) have started to exploit various semantic models. The semantic models have been created on the base of LSA, clustering, word embeddings, deep learning, neural networks, etc., and abstract logical forms, such as Minimal Recursion Semantics (MRS) or Abstract Meaning Representation (AMR), etc.

Additionally, the Linguistic Linked Open Data Cloud has been initiated (LLOD Cloud) which interlinks linguistic data for improving the tasks of NLP. This cloud has been expanding enormously for the last four-five years. It includes corpora, lexicons, thesauri, knowledge bases of various kinds, organized around appropriate ontologies, such as LEMON. The semantic models behind the data organization as well as the representation of the semantic resources themselves are a challenge to the NLP community.

The NLP applications that extensively rely on the above discussed models include Machine Translation, Information Extraction, Question Answering, Text Simplification, etc.
Graph-Based Complex Representation in Inter-Sentence Relation Recognition in Polish Texts
Authors: Janz Arkadiusz , Kędzia Paweł , Piasecki Maciej
Published: April 2018

This paper presents a supervised approach to the recognition of Cross-document Structure Theory (CST) relations in Polish texts. Its core is a graph-based representation constructed for sentences. Graphs are built on the basis of lexicalised syntactic-semantic relations extracted from text. Similarity between sentences is calculated as similarity between their graphs, and the values are used as features to train the classifiers. Several different configurations of graphs, as well as graph similarity methods were analysed for this task. The approach was evaluated on a large open corpus annotated manually with 17 types of selected CST relations. The configuration of experiments was similar to those known from SEMEVAL and we obtained very promising results.
Inclusion of the Public in the Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services and Green Infrastructure Assessments (Results of Structured Interviews with Stakeholders of Commune Liptovská Teplička)
Authors: Moyzeová Milena
Published: April 2018

Nowadays, topics like natural capital assessment, ecosystem services and green infrastructure have become frequent subjects of a number of national and international projects accomplished on local, regional, national and cross-frontier levels. These projects respond to the deterioration of biotopes due to their fragmentation and degradation as a result of constructions and tourism/recreation. This situation requires an economic assessment of ecosystems from the view point of their capacities to satisfy human necessities with simultaneous conservation of the environmental quality, and the optimal status of landscape diversity both in rural and urban areas. The aim of the Green Infrastructure initiative is to stop the loss of land as an irreplaceable natural resource and to contribute to the inclusion of ecological and sustainability aspects into the spatial planning and regional development in rural and urban areas. Green Infrastructure is the tool that may reduce the loss of ecosystem services connected with future occupation of land and improve functions of land. It may support ecological measures aimed at conservation of agricultural landscape and adoption of measures in the sphere of forest and water economies. Important role in the assessment of ecosystems is played not only by the scientists but also by experts and the public at large. This is the reason why ever more stakeholders possessing knowledge of local territory and personal life experience participate in these projects. Their judgments and views, often bearing information important for the above-mentioned assessment, are applied to proposed measures aimed at the improvement of environmental quality and quality of life in terms of sustainability. This article brings the possible example of how to include a selected sample of stakeholders into the assessment of natural capital and ecosystem services on local level in the frame of Green Infrastructure. The aim of this paper is to analyse attitudes of the involved for the evaluation of natural capital and ecosystem services at a local level by means of structured interviews. Obtained views will be applied for the assessment of ecosystem services and proposals aimed at protection and conservation of natural capital and building of green infrastructure. The research was carried out in the model territory of the rural commune Liptovská Teplička.
Concurrent infection of a young tourist by hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis during low budget travel in Southeast Asia
Authors: Wesołowska M. , Rymer W. , Kicia M. , Popiołek M.
Published: April 2018

Strongyloidiasis and hookworm infections are neglected helminth diseases widespread in tropical and subtropical areas. In humans, particularly in immunocompromised patients infections potentially may lead to the life-threatening clinical conditions involving the respiratory as well as gastrointestinal systems. The increased number of tourists travelling to tropical regions is associated with more frequent infection with parasites such as Strongyloides and hookworm. The infection takes place when filariform larvae penetrate the skin exposed to soil, than migrate through the lungs and finally reach the intestine. Travelers are often not aware of how they could get infected. Physicians may suspect strongyloidiasis and hookworm infections in tourists with diarrhea returning from endemic areas, especially when an elevated eosinophilia is observed. In the literature there are many reports about the presence of parasites in indigenous communities, but very few are available regarding travelers. This paper describes a dual infection with hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis in a young female tourist returning from Southeast Asia. To our knowledge, this is the first report of hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis infection in a tourist from Europe, acquired in an endemic area.
Complete genome sequences of three sub-genotype 2.1b isolates of classical swine fever virus in China
Authors: Liu Chunxiao , Li Mingliang , Yin Xingwang , Zhang Hongliang , Xiang Lirun , Zhai Hongyue , Wang Congcong , Kan Yunchao , Yao Lunguang , Tian Zhijun , Leng Chaoliang
Published: April 2018

Introduction

Classical swine fever (CSF) has caused severe economic losses in pig production in many countries. Recent CSF outbreaks in China are mainly associated with sub-genotype 2.1 of CSF virus (CSFV). Although there is abundant information regarding 2.1 isolates, few data are available on whole-genome analysis.

Material and Methods

The biological and genome characteristics of three recently emerged Chinese CSFV isolates, i.e. SD2014-1, SD2014-2, and SD2014-3, were fully analysed.

Results

Sequence analysis showed that the isolates shared 83.4%–95.0% nucleotide identity with eight other CSFV isolates. In addition, the 5′ untranslated region (5′UTR) and the non-structural (NS) proteins NS3, NS4A, and NS4B were more conserved than other regions of the genome. Phylogenetic analysis based on the complete genome sequences or full-length structural protein E2 gene sequences revealed that the three isolates belonged to sub-genotype 2.1b. In addition, several unique molecular characteristics of the 5′UTR, 3′UTR, and E2 were identified.

Conclusion

The genomic variations of the three isolates will support further analysis of virulence determinants and the evolutionary trend of CSFV.
Authors: Trisna Ricci Nurly , Astika Ida Bagus Putra
Published: April 2018

ESOP adalah program yang memberikan kesempatan bagi karyawan untuk memiliki saham perusahaan tempat karyawan tersebut bekerja. Agar dapat meningkatkan kinerjanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Employee Stock Option Plan pada kinerja perusahaan dan return saham. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 34 perusahaan. Metode yang di gunakan adalah purposive sampling, dan teknik analisis data yang dipakai adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil uji hipotesis pertama secara statistik menghasilkan ESOP berpengaruh positif pada kinerja perusahaan. Hasil uji hipotesis kedua secara statistik mrnghasilkan ESOP berpengaruh positif pada return saham. Hasil uji hipotesis ketiga secara statistik menghasilkan kinerja perusahaan berpengaruh positif pada return saham. Hasil uji hipotesis keempat secara statistik  menghasilkan kinerja perusahaan secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap return saham.

Kata Kunci: ESOP, Kinerja Perusahaan, Return Saham
Kemampuan Good Corporate Governance Memoderasi Pengaruh Nilai Perusahaan pada Praktik Perataan
Authors: Permanasari Ni Made Dwi , Suryanawa I Ketut
Published: April 2018

ABSTRAK

Nilai perusahaan merupakan faktor bagi manajemen untuk bertindak oportunistik dengan meratakan laba. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian yaitu mengetahui kemampuan good corporate governance memoderasi pengaruh nilai perusahaan pada praktik perataan laba. Jumlah sampel penelitian selama tahun 2012-2016 pada sektor property dan real estate sebanyak 160 observasian. Metode non probability sampling dengan purposive sampling dipilih dalam penentuan sampel. Proses analisis data dilakukan melalui analisis faktor, uji regresi logistik dan interaksi (MRA). Hasil yang ditemukan yaitu: 1) Nilai perusahaan berpengaruh negatif tetapi tidak signifikan pada perataan laba; 2) Good Corporate Governance tidak mampu memoderasi pengaruh nilai perusahaan pada praktik perataan laba.               

Kata Kunci: nilai perusahaan, praktik perataan laba dan good corporate governance
Budaya Organisasi Memediasi Kualitas Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi dan Kepercayaan Teknologi Informasi Pada Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Pratami Luh Ayu Regita , Damayanthi I Gusti Ayu Eka
Published: April 2018

Sistem informasi akuntansi berbasis komputer penting diterapkan di BPR untuk menghasilkan informasi berupa laporan keuangan yang relevan, akurat dan tepat waktu. Keberlangsungan dan suksesnya suatu organisasi dapat kita lihat dari kinerja yang dimilliki oleh karyawan. Diharapkan karyawan mampu menyelesaikan tugas dan menghasilkan informasi secara tepat waktu, akurat, dan dapat dipercaya. Organisasi perlu memperhatikan faktor-faktor yang memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kualitas Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi dan Kepercayaan Teknologi Informasi Pada Kinerja Karyawan dengan Budaya Organisasi sebagai Variabel Mediasi.Teknik penentuan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik non probability sampling dengan metode purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel sebanyak 90 sampel. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode survei, yaitu menyebarkan kuesioner pada karyawan BPR di Kabupaten Gianyar. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis jalur (path analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kualitas penerapan SIA dan Kepercayaan TI berpengaruh terhadap budaya organisasi di BPR Kabupaten Gianyar. Budaya organisasi, Kualitas penerapan SIA dan Kepercayaan TI berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan di BPR Kabupaten Gianyar. Kualitas penerapan SIA dan Kepercayaan TI melalui budaya organisasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan di BPR Kabupaten Gianyar. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan oleh peneliti berikutnya, sebagai bahan penelitian pada bidang ilmu pengetahuan perilaku organisasi atau ilmu pengetahuan yang sejenisnya.
Pengaruh Modal Intelektual pada Rasio Price to Book Value
Authors: Suryarahman Erlangga , Wirama Dewa Gede
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of intellectual capital consisting of value added capital employed (VACA), value added human capital (VAHU) and structural capital value added (STVA) on price to book value ratio. This study uses secondary data from all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016 with a population of 539 companies. The method of determining the sample is simple random sampling with the determination of the number of samples using Slovin formula that gives 230 companies. Hypothesis testing in this research is done by multiple linear regression analysis technique with a significance level of 5 percent (0.05). The analysis results show that VACA and STVA have a positive effect on price to book value ratio, while VAHU has no effect on price to book value ratio. Suggested for the company, should pay attention to the management of capital employed and structural capital so that resources are used effectively and can create value added for the company.
TIME BUDGET PRESSURE SEBAGAI PEMODERASI PENGARUH DUE PROFESSIONAL CARE DAN PENGALAMAN AUDIT PADA KUALITAS AUDIT
Authors: Savitri Dian Indah , Dwirandra A.A. Ngurah Bagus
Published: April 2018

Kualitas audit merupakan hal yang penting karena kualitas yang tinggi akan menghasilkan laporan keuangan yang dapat dipercaya sebagai dasar pengambilan keputusan. Oleh karena itu, kualitas audit merupakan hal penting yang harus diperhatikan oleh para auditor dalam proses pengauditan. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti pengaruh due professional care dan pengalaman audit pada kualitas audit dengan time budget pressure sebagai variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali tahun 2016. Jumlah sampel yang diambil 62 auditor yang bersedia berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Sampel dalam penelitian ini ditentukan dengan metode purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode survey. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis Regresi Linier Berganda dan Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Penelitian ini berhasil menunjukkan due professional care dan pengalaman audit berpengaruh positif pada kualitas audit. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan time budget pressure memperkuat hubungan due professional care pada kualitas audit dengan hasil pengujian moderasi yang menunjukkan pengaruh positif. Hasil pengujian moderasi antara pengalaman audit dengan time budget pressure menunjukkan pengaruh negatif yang artinya time budget pressure memperlemah hubungan antara pengalaman audit pada kualitas audit.
Pengaruh Konflik Peran Dan Ketidakjelasan Peran Terhadap Kinerja Auditor Dengan Emotional Quotient Sebagai Variabel Pemoderasi
Authors: Cendana Devy Kusuma , Suaryana I Gusti Ngurah Agung
Published: April 2018

Auditors are often confronted by potential role conflict and vagueness of roles thus affecting auditor performance. A person who has a good Emotional Quotient (EQ) can manage his emotions well so that he can better control himself if faced with role conflict and unclear role in performing his duties or role as an auditor so that the resulting performance tends to be better. This study aims to prove empirical evidence of the influence of pera conflict and unclear role on the performance of auditors and the role of emotional quotient in moderating the influence of role conflict and unclear role on the performance of auditors. This research was conducted at Public Accounting Firm in Bali with survey method using questionnaire instrument. The sample size of 72 respondents using the method of determining the saturated samples, and the questionnaire that can be analyzed by 43 analysis shows that role conflict negatively affect the auditor's performance, unclear role negatively affect the auditor's performance, emotional quotient weaken the influence of role conflict on auditor performance, and emotional quotient weakens the influence of unclear role on the auditor's performance.
Authors: Dewi Dewa Ayu Nyoman Stari , Latrini Made Yenni
Published: April 2018

Going concern audit opinion is an audit opinion to evaluate entity’s ability in maintaining the entity’s going concern. The aim of this research is to an earn empirical evidence in regard to the effect of the financial distress and debt default on going concern audit opinion. The population on this research was conducted on companies listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange in the period 2012-2016. Sample chosen by non-probability sampling method with purposive sampling technique. The samples in this research were 190 financial statements data observations, which consist of 38 listed manufactured companies in the Indonesian Stock Exchange in period 2012-2016. The analysis technique used was logistic regression. Based on the results, it can be concluded that financial distress has negative effect on going concern audit opinion and debt default has positive effect on going concern audit opinion.

Keywords: financial distress, debt default, and going concern audit opinion.
Authors: Wulandewi A. A. Ayu Tisna , Wirawati Ni Gusti Putu
Published: April 2018

Good corporate performance will reveal complete CSR information to the public, with the aim of building a positive corporate image, so that investors are interested in investing that impact on increasing company value. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence on the influence of profitability on corporate value with corporate social responsibility (CSR) as intervening variable. This research is conducted on mining companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange 2014-2016. Sample determination method used is to use purposive sampling technique. The number of companies that meet the criteria is 14 companies with the number of 42 observations. Data collection was done by non participant observation method. Technique Analysis of data used is Path Analysis (Path Analysis). The result of testing in this study shows that profitability variables have a positive effect on firm value. While the CSR variable has no effect on firm value. Profitability variables have a positive effect on CSR disclosure. In this research, CSR's role is not found to mediate the effect of profitability on firm value.

 

Keywords: Profitability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Value
Studies on phenol-keto tautomerism, metal ion binding, and free radical scavenging properties of newly synthesized naphthalene-based tetraimine Schiff base
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Özlem
Published: April 2018

In this study, a new tetraimine Schiff base (T1) was obtained by the synthesis of diimine Schiff base
(D1), the reduction of
nitro group of this Schiff base to amino group and the reacting of amino group
with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde, respectively. It was characterized by various
spectroscopic techniques. The phenol-keto tautomerism of Schiff base (T1) was investigated by
UV–vis spectra in different solvents and media. The binding interaction between
T1 and metal ions, i.e.,
Cr3+, Fe3+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Cu2+,
Co2+, Pb2+, Ag+ and Ba2+ was
confirmed in DMF-HEPES buffer (v/v, 1:1) by UV–vis spectroscopy. It showed the
favorable coordination toward Cu2+, Co2+ and Fe3+
ions. In the presence of Cu2+, Co2+ and Fe3+
ions, yellow color of T1
solution changed to colorless. The 1:1 binding stoichiometry between T1 and Cu2+, Co2+,
Fe3+ ions was established using Job’s plot. The binding constants
(Ka) were calculated to be 1.22 x 104 M-1, 1.62 x 104
M-1 and 5.79 x 104 M-1 for Cu2+, Co2+
and Fe3+ ions, respectively, by Benesi–Hildebrand equation. In
addition, T1 was also
found to be potent scavenger of DPPH radicals with half-maximal scavenging
concentration (SC50) value less high than that of the standard,
ascorbic acid.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA TIM
Authors: Hendrawan Andi , Yulianeu Aneu , Cahyandi Kristian
Published: April 2018

The organization is currently in a peace-filled environment. The speed of product development, customer response, and troubleshooting can all have a dramatic effect on organizational and team performance levels.The research aims to prove the influence of team competence dimensions on team performance. So that will be obtained picture Dimension where the most influential in team performance. The study used a sample of 40 teams selected by Random Sampling Method of 130 UMKM (Small and Medium Micro Enterprises) engaged in various fields. The data were collected by questionnaire, observation, and interview. The research instrument used a Likert scale that has been modified by Likert scale. The results showed that: knowledge influenced to team performance (accepted), skill influence to team performance (rejected), nature-influenced to team performance (accepted) and motivation influence to team performance (accepted).
LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA BERPENGARUH TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN
Authors: Sofiyan Rizali
Published: April 2018

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk membuktikan bahwa lingkungan kerja dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pelayanan. Lokus studi diarahkan pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Ciamia (RSUD). Lokus dipertimbangkan karena rumah sakit memiliki ke khasan dalam lingkungan kerja dan kepuasan kerja meskipun masih domain pegawai negeri tapi harus berorientasi pada pencapaian kualitas dan standar mutu yang ditetapkan nasional. Metode yang dilakukan adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian mengungkap bahwa  hubungan antar bawahan dengan pimpinan paling dominan mempengaruhi variabel lingkungan kerja.Jika lingkungan kerja ditingkatkan maka kualitas pelayanan akan meningkat. Pada hasil indikator kepuasan watak/genetik dianalisis paling dominan mempengaruhi variabel kepuasan kerja.Jika kepuasan kerja ditingkatkan maka kualitas pelayanan akan meningkat. Pada indikator memberikan perhatian yang tulus dan bersifat individual atau pribadi (empathy) paling dominan mempengaruhi variabel kualitas pelayanan. Jika lingkungan kerja dan kepuasan kerja ditingkatkan makakualitas pelayanan akan meningkat.