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Influência, Intertextualidade e Pós-Modernismo no Concerto Grosso n. 1, de Alfred Schnittke, e na Série Brasil 2010 n. 6 - Concerto para Violino e Cordas, de Dimitri Cervo: Um estudo comparativo
Authors: Cervo Dimitri
Published: May 2016

Nesse artigo procuramos elucidar como e em que contextos ocorrem relações intertextuais no processo composicional do Concerto Grosso n. 1 de Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998), e na Série Brasil 2010 n. 6 - Concerto para Violino e Cordas, de Dimitri Cervo (1968-). Para tal fim utilizamos referenciais teóricos e categorias analíticas propostas por estudiosos do assunto como Bloom ([1973] 2002), Hatten (1985), Straus (1990), Korsyn (1991) e Klein (2005). Através de análise musical, realizamos um estudo comparativo das obras em questão, e também investigamos essas obras a luz do conceito de pós-modernismo em música, através de referenciais teóricos propostos por Kramer (1995, 2002), e Tillman (2002).
Le concept de théâtre musical en Italie
Authors: Guerrasio Francesca
Published: May 2016

La notion de « théâtre musical » dans la seconde moitié du xxe siècle, attire l’attention de nombreux compositeurs en Europe. En Italie, l’intérêt pour le théâtre musical se manifeste au cœur de la production et de la réflexion musicales d’avant-garde dans les années soixante. Des compositeurs tels Luigi Nono, Luciano Berio, Salvatore Sciarrino (pour n’en citer que trois) possèdent la volonté de reconstruire le monde musical autour d’une nouvelle approche créative indifférente au scandale, qui mette en lumière la richesse qu’une telle expérience peut apporter, et la volonté communicative qui en résulte. L’absence d’interventions communicatives, des esthétiques arides et des exécutions monotones sont le résultat d’une approche pseudo-scientifique de la musique fondée sur des analyses stériles et sur des calculs mathématiques. Il est nécessaire, pour ces compositeurs, de « communiquer » à l’aide d’un discours qui doit être porteur d’un sens, d’une familiarité, d’une connaissance, d’un amour : d’un rapport affectif et émotionnel touchant à tous les protagonistes/récepteurs d’un tel langage. L’exploration du coté inexploré de l’expérience musicale est à la base d’un renouvellement essentiel de formes de théâtre considérées comme traditionnelles et révolues (comme l’opéra lyrique).
Affects and Effects of Indigenous Tanzanian Traditional Music in Christian Worship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Mkallyah Kassomo
Published: May 2016

This paper explores specific musical and cultural attributes that make indigenous Tanzanian music traditions effective in church worship in Dar es Salaam, the foremost metropolis in this East African nation. Based in empirical evidence, it argues that the power of indigenous Tanzanian music traditions, in heightening the religious experience of believers, is inherent in musical attributes--melody, harmony and rhythms--as well as the cultural aesthetics that facilitate the believers’ identification with such local music. Specifically, the article shows how the power of indigenous Tanzanian music to arouse deep and demonstrable emotions among church members is attributable to the characteristics of traditional music and its cultural usage. Indeed, as the article affirms, the strength of these culturally-rich indigenous Tanzanian music traditions can be traced to their African origins and the traditional attributes and aesthetics that make them deeply religious and powerful in generating emotions.
Assessment Practices of Preparatory Year English Program (PYEP): Investigating Student Advancement through Third and Fourth Levels
Authors: Obaid Rana
Published: May 2016

This small-scale mixed method research focuses on investigating the way Preparatory Year English Program (PYEP) female students in a Saudi tertiary level institution context are assessed and how they are advanced from level three (Pre-intermediate) and level four (Intermediate). A four-point agreement scale survey was conducted with fifteen English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in the PYEP to critically investigate the issue from their own perspective. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight EFL students studying in PYEP in the third and fourth levels. The analysis of the data indicated that teachers were lenient in grading students. They tend to adjust grading practices to the benefit of the students, so students were allowed to pass and progress to the next level up. Additionally, the interviewed students argued that teachers could help them by granting them up to five grace marks to pass their exams. The study also showed that teachers possessed sufficient power in assigning grades following assessment. They used this power to the advantage of their students to make them advance to the following level. The study concludes with suggestions and recommendations for further research.
Trajetória artística de Alphonsus Benetti
Authors: Brasil Luana De Siqueira , Corrêa Ayrton Dutra
Published: May 2016

Com a presente investigação pretende-se conhecer e divulgar a trajetória artística de Alfonso Benetti, pintor conhecido nacional e internacionalmente pela sua produção de grande porte na esfera da pintura. O referido artista é Coordenador de um dos ateliês de pintura do Centro de Artes e Letras da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – RS. Sua construção é intensa e constante, trabalhando a figura feminina nas mais variadas possibilidades representacionais. Embora tenha explorado as linguagens do desenho e da xilogravura sua opção foi decisiva pela pintura.Palavras-chave  : Trajetória artística; pintura; investigação.
¿Qué significa aprender desde Proyectos de Indagación?
Authors: Valle Lutiere Dalla
Published: May 2016

El entrelazamiento entre Cine y Educación es el punto dónde he partido para la construcción de esta investigación. A través de indagaciones desarrolladas en una signatura del curso de Licenciatura dado por Fernando Hernández ( Historia y Curriculum de Educación Artística de la Universidad de Barcelona/ BBAA/ UB/ ES) y a partir de la película francesa “Entre les Murs” y los Proyectos de Indagación construidos por las estudiantes del Curso. Los elementos que desde allí surgieron nos sirven para pensar otras formas de investigación y construcción de conocimientos en la academia. Tomando por base la Perspectiva Construccionista y de los Estudios de la Cultura Visual a partir de Proyectos de Trabajo, el objetivo principal de este labor fue saber qué significa aprender desde Proyectos de Indagación, desde el cine y qué aportaciones a los Estudios de la Cultura Visual podremos tejer. De esta manera, tomando parte de las Pedagogías Culturales, Educación de la Cultura Visual y Prácticas Artísticas Colaborativas, lo que presento es un recogido del proceso desarrollado y un análisis de lo vivido/construido. Palabras clave:  Proyectos de Indagación – Proyectos de Trabajo – Aprendizaje Colaborativo – Cine - Educación
De l’ONF à Télé-Québec : le parcours de Pierre F. Brault, compositeur de musique de film et de télévision
Authors: Perron-Brault Alexis
Published: May 2016

Le compositeur québécois Pierre F. Brault (1939-2014), surtout connu pour la musique de la populaire série télévisée Passe-Partout, a principalement oeuvré dans les milieux télévisuels et cinématographiques. Il a composé 86 trames sonores, notamment pour les films Rouli-Roulant (Claude Jutra, 1966), Red (Gilles Carle, 1970), LeVent (Ron Tunis, 1972) ainsi que La faim (Peter Foldès, 1973). Au début de sa carrière, Brault a également mis en musique les textes des chansonniers Robert Charlebois, Clémence Desrochers et Claude Gauthier. Il a par la suite touché à l’enseignement de la musique (École nationale de théâtre, 1971-1975) et à la production d’albums (Tout l’monde est malheureux, 1975). Dans ses oeuvres, le compositeur a exploré plusieurs genres, dont le jazz, le rock psychédélique et la musique électroacoustique. Sa trajectoire met en évidence certaines réalités propres aux musiciens de l’image et les compromis auxquels ils doivent faire face. Malgré tout, Brault a pu bénéficier d’une diffusion à grande échelle propre au cinéma et à la télévision ainsi que de conditions salariales avantageuses. Dans cet article sont résumées, en grande partie à l’aide de sources inédites, les principales étapes de la vie professionnelle de Pierre F. Brault et est proposée une réflexion sur le rôle de la musique de film et de télévision dans sa carrière.
La dissociation musique/images dans Jurassic Park : un élargissement des pratiques compositionnelles de l’âge d’or hollywoodien dans la partition de John Williams
Authors: Huvet Chloé
Published: May 2016

Revendiquant une filiation avec les compositeurs de l’âge d’or hollywoodien et faisant valoir des conceptions relativement similaires quant à la place et au rôle de la musique au sein du film, John Williams est souvent représenté dans la littérature spécialisée comme l’héritier direct des pionniers du symphonisme.

Tandis que les études des partitions de Williams restent souvent focalisées sur le synchronisme, il apparaît au contraire intéressant d’analyser les procédés de mise à distance entre la musique et l’image. Cette étude de la musique composée pour Jurassic Park, laquelle n’a encore fait l’objet d’aucune recherche musicologique véritablement approfondie, interroge l’apport et la singularité de Williams au regard des pratiques antérieures de la dissociation musique/images. Cette approche permet aussi de faire ressortir les lacunes du discours dominant sur un compositeur contemporain.

En effet, une analyse méticuleuse de la partition de Jurassic Park permet de mettre au jour un hiatus entre ce discours dominant et la pratique effective du compositeur. Williams ne se contente pas de reprendre les types de décalage musique/images employés par les pionniers du symphonisme, mais élargit les procédés et réévalue leur utilisation. En outre, certains modes de dissociation apparaissent comme spécifiques au compositeur. Dans plusieurs scènes, Williams renforce la discontinuité du montage afin de mettre en valeur un changement dramatique soudain. Une distance musicale est aussi créée par rapport aux dialogues, aux réactions des personnages et aux références visuelles. Se démarquant du 100 pour cent musical, la partition accorde une place importante au silence, la musique étant absente aux moments dont l’accompagnement est traditionnellement convenu. Enfin, s’écartant des pratiques du symphonisme hollywoodien, Williams se livre à un traitement relativement inattendu et personnel de la mort, tandis que sa musique nuance la perception d’un happy end en nimbant les derniers plans d’un voile triste et mélancolique.
Vox et machina : lorsque l’électronique redéploie la voix dans les opéras de Philippe Manoury (En écho, 60e Parallèle, K…, La Frontière, La Nuit de Gutenberg)
Authors: Tissier Brice
Published: May 2016

À la fois compositeur et chercheur, Manoury s’est très tôt intéressé à l’interaction en temps réel entre les instruments acoustiques et les nouvelles technologies liées à l’informatique musicale, telle que développée à l’Institut de recherche et coordination acoustique/musique (Ircam) à partir des années 1980. Après Répons (première version en 1981) de Pierre Boulez, le besoin se fait en effet sentir de casser la rigidité de l’outil électronique et d’explorer au-delà du dialogue conventionnel instrument/ordinateur, afin d’élaborer, enfin, une symbiose réciproquement profitable, malléable en concert, et constamment renouvelable, à la manière d’une interprétation concertante. Après l’instrument, le compositeur devait très rapidement se pencher sur la problématique soulevée par la voix. À partir de 1993, Manoury travaillera ainsi à la capture, puis au traitement numérique de la voix en temps réel, d’abord par une analyse des composantes acoustiques du son, puis une manipulation de ces composantes. Le cycle de mélodies En écho (1993-1994) pour soprano et électronique représentera le premier stade de cette réflexion, toujours dans le cadre de recherches expérimentales.

Si le chercheur Manoury recherche l’innovation, le compositeur Manoury, quant à lui, se tourne aussi volontiers vers les institutions et les genres musicaux traditionnels, dont l’opéra et la musique chorale. L’écriture vocale de Manoury, que l’on peut qualifier de simple et naturelle, témoigne d’une grande flexibilité et est le fruit d’une réflexion qui prend en compte les limites du langage post-sériel, et dont témoignent ses différents opéras. Or, ce retour au genre-roi ne saurait se priver de l’innovation électronique nouvellement créée ; 60e Parallèle (1995-1996), K… (2000), La Frontière (2003) et La Nuit de Gutenberg (2011) intègrent une partie électronique, profitant, pour chaque opus, des avancées de la technique au service de la voix et de l’art lyrique. L’objet de ce texte est de proposer une approche globale des différents projets lyriques de Manoury, afin de mettre notamment en lumière le rôle de plus en plus prononcé de la transformation électronique sur le plan dramatique, et d’étudier également le réel travail de réciprocité entre l’instrumental et l’électronique.
Quelques réflexions anthropologiques et religieuses sur la permanence, les modifications et la disparition de certains rites juifs autour de la mort
Authors: Lavoie Jean-Jacques
Published: May 2016

En indiquant comment certains rituels juifs autour de la mort sont restés inchangés au cours des siècles, tandis que d’autres ont été modifiés ou abandonnés, cet article vise un double objectif : montrer, d’une part, que la tradition est un véritable lieu de créativité et, d’autre part, que les rites dévoilent une tension entre la vie et la mort. On constate en effet que selon certains rites le défunt doit être traité comme un vivant, tandis que l’endeuillé doit être considéré comme un mort.
Low-temperature growth of single-walled carbon nanotube using Al2O3/Pd/Al2O3 multilayer catalyst by alcohol gas source method at high vacuum
Authors: Kiribayashi Hoshimitsu , Ogawa Seigo , Kozawa Akinari , Saida Takahiro , Naritsuka Shigeya , Maruyama Takahiro
Published: May 2016

We carried out single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) growth at 500 and 600 °C using Al2O3/Pd/Al2O3 multilayer catalysts on SiO2/Si substrates by the alcohol gas source method. When the ethanol pressures were 1 × 10−4 and 1 × 10−3 Pa, radial-breathing-mode (RBM) peaks and sharp G band peaks appeared in Raman spectra, indicating the growth of SWCNTs even at 500 °C. When the growth temperature and ethanol pressure were 500 °C and 1 × 10−4 Pa, respectively, the growth rate decreased gradually with the growth time, but the SWCNT growth continued for more than 4 h and the diameter distribution changed as the growth proceeded. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements showed that oxidized Pd catalyst particles were reduced to metallic states after the SWCNT growth started.
Design of thermal-noise-harnessing single-electron circuit for efficient signal propagation
Authors: Hirashima Ryo , Oya Takahide
Published: May 2016

We propose a new single-electron (SE) circuit that can improve the signal propagation speed by harnessing thermal noise efficiently. Generally, an SE circuit has some weaknesses. It is very sensitive to thermal noise and it takes a long time for signal propagation. To solve these problems, we focus on a unique function at an output terminal (an axon) of a neuron that can improve the signal propagation speed because of its distinctive structure. It is expected that a new high-speed SE circuit can be realized by mimicking the structure of the neuron. Here, we indicate the possibility of improving the signal propagation speed by harnessing the thermal noise in one-dimensional neuromorphic single-electron oscillators. Moreover, we designed a two-dimensional neuromorphic single-electron oscillator as an advanced circuit and confirmed its tolerance to thermal noise. Our study will be useful for constructing novel devices that actively use noise energy in the future.
Chlorine-based inductively coupled plasma etching of GaAs wafer using tripodal paraffinic triptycene as an etching resist mask
Authors: Matsutani Akihiro , Ishiwari Fumitaka , Shoji Yoshiaki , Kajitani Takashi , Uehara Takuya , Nakagawa Masaru , Fukushima Takanori
Published: May 2016

We report the etching properties of tripodal paraffinic triptycene (TripC12) used as a thermal nanoimprint lithography (TNIL) resist mask in Cl2 plasma etching. Using thermally nanoimprinted TripC12 films, we achieved microfabrication of a GaAs substrate by Cl2-based inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching. Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed that the chemical structure of TripC12 remains intact after the ICP etching process using Cl2. We believe that TNIL using TripC12 films is useful for fabricating optical/electrical devices and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMSs).
Direct fabrication of Cu/Cu2O composite micro-temperature sensor using femtosecond laser reduction patterning
Authors: Mizoshiri Mizue , Ito Yasuaki , Arakane Shun , Sakurai Junpei , Hata Seiichi
Published: May 2016

Micro-temperature sensors, which composed of a Cu2O-rich sensing part and two Cu-rich electrodes, were directly fabricated by femtosecond laser reduction patterning of CuO nanoparticles. Patterning of the microstructures was performed by laser scanning with pitches of 5, 10, and 15 µm. Cu2O-rich micropatterns were formed at the laser scan speed of 1 mm/s, the pitch of 5 µm, and the pulse energy of 0.54 nJ. Cu-rich micropatterns that had high generation selectivity of Cu against Cu2O were fabricated at the laser scan speed of 15 mm/s, the pitch of 5 µm, and the pulse energy of 0.45 nJ. Electrical resistivities of the Cu2O- and Cu-rich micropatterns were approximately 10 Ω m and 9 µΩ m, respectively. The temperature coefficient of the resistance of the micro-temperature sensor fabricated under these laser irradiation conditions was −5.5 × 10−3/°C. This resistance property with a negative value was consistent with that of semiconductor Cu2O.
Competitive interactions between corals and turf algae depend on coral colony form
Authors: Swierts Thomas , Vermeij Mark JA
Published: May 2016

Turf algae are becoming more abundant on coral reefs worldwide, but their effects on other benthic organisms remain poorly described. To describe the general characteristics of competitive interactions between corals and turf algae, we determined the occurrence and outcomes of coral–turf algal interactions among different coral growth forms (branching, upright, massive, encrusting, plating, and solitary) on a shallow reef in Vietnam. In total, the amount of turf algal interaction, i.e., the proportion of the coral boundary directly bordering turf algae, was quantified for 1,276 coral colonies belonging to 27 genera and the putative outcome of each interaction was noted. The amount of turf algal interaction and the outcome of these interactions differed predictably among the six growth forms. Encrusting corals interacted most often with turf algae, but also competed most successfully against turf algae. The opposite was observed for branching corals, which rarely interacted with turf algae and rarely won these competitive interactions. Including all other growth forms, a positive relationship was found between the amount of competitive interactions with neighboring turf algae and the percentage of such interaction won by the coral. This growth form dependent ability to outcompete turf algae was not only observed among coral species, but also among different growth forms in morphologically plastic coral genera (Acropora, Favia, Favites, Montastrea, Montipora, Porites) illustrating the general nature of this relationship.
Cordycepin inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory and matrix degradation in the intervertebral disc
Authors: Li Yan , Li Kang , Mao Lu , Han Xiuguo , Zhang Kai , Zhao Changqing , Zhao Jie
Published: May 2016

Cordycepin is a component of the extract obtained fromCordyceps militarisand has many biological activities, including anti-cancer, anti-metastatic and anti-inflammatory effects. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a degenerative disease that is closely related to the inflammation of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells. The effect of cordycepin on NP cells in relation to inflammation and degeneration has not yet been studied. In our study, we used a rat NP cell culture and an intervertebral disc (IVD) organ culture model to examine the inhibitory effects of cordycepin on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced gene expression and the production of matrix degradation enzymes (MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4, and ADAMTS-5) and oxidative stress-associated factors (nitric oxide and PGE2). We found a protective effect of cordycepin on NP cells and IVDs against LPS-induced matrix degradation and macrophage infiltration. In addition, western blot and luciferase assay results demonstrated that pretreatment with cordycepin significantly suppressed the LPS-induced activation of the NF-κB pathway. Taken together, the results of our research suggest that cordycepin could exert anti-inflammatory and anti-degenerative effects on NP cells and IVDs by inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB pathway. Therefore, cordycepin may be a potential treatment for IDD in the future.
A reappraisal ofPolyptychodon(Plesiosauria) from the Cretaceous of England
Authors: Madzia Daniel
Published: May 2016

Pliosauridae is a globally distributed clade of aquatic predatory amniotes whose fossil record spans from the Lower Jurassic to the Upper Cretaceous. However, the knowledge of pliosaurid interrelationships remains limited. In part, this is a consequence of a few key taxa awaiting detailed reassessment. Among them, the taxonPolyptychodonis of special importance. It was established on isolated teeth from the mid-Cretaceous strata of East and South East England and subsequently associated with numerous finds of near-cosmopolitan distribution. Here the taxon is reassessed based on the original dental material from England, with special focus on a large collection of late Albian material from the Cambridge Greensand near Cambridge. The dental material is reviewed here from historical and stratigraphic perspective, described in detail, and discussed in terms of its diagnostic nature. The considerable morphological variability observed in the teeth attributed toPolyptychodon, together with a wide stratigraphic range of the ascribed material, possibly exceeding 35 Ma (early Aptian to ?middle Santonian), suggests that the taxon is based on a multispecies assemblage, possibly incorporating members of different plesiosaur clades. Due to the absence of any autapomorphic characters or unique character combinations in the original material,Polyptychodon interruptus, the type species ofPolyptychodon, is considerednomen dubium. From a global perspective,Polyptychodonis viewed as a wastebasket taxon whose material originating from different localities should be reconsidered separately.
Localization and segmentation of optic disc in retinal images using Circular Hough transform and Grow Cut algorithm
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad , Fraz Muhammad Moazam , Barman Sarah A.
Published: May 2016

Automated retinal image analysis has been emerging as an important diagnostic tool for early detection of eye-related diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. In this paper, we have presented a robust methodology for optic disc detection and boundary segmentation, which can be seen as the preliminary step in the development of a computer-assisted diagnostic system for glaucoma in retinal images. The proposed method is based on morphological operations, the Circular Hough transform and the Grow Cut algorithm. The morphological operators are used to enhance the optic disc and remove the retinal vasculature and other pathologies. The optic disc center is approximated using the Circular Hough transform, and the Grow Cut algorithm is employed to precisely segment the optic disc boundary. The method is quantitatively evaluated on five publicly available retinal image databases DRIVE, DIARETDB1, CHASE_DB1, DRIONS-DB, Messidor and one local Shifa Hospital Database. The method achieves an optic disc detection success rate of 100% for these databases with the exception of 99.09% and 99.25% for the DRIONS-DB, Messidor, and ONHSD databases, respectively. The optic disc boundary detection achieved an average spatial overlap of 78.6%, 85.12%, 83.23%, 85.1%, 87.93%, 80.1%, and 86.1%, respectively, for these databases. This unique method has shown significant improvement over existing methods in terms of detection and boundary extraction of the optic disc.
Leadership Behavior of NGO Managers and Directors in Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Authors: Derindag Mehmet Rizal
Published: May 2016

Non-government organizations (NGOs) have played a pivotal role in community development and nation building in the Philippines. However, there is a paucity of literature on the leadership behaviors of NGO leaders and how these influence performances of NGOs in the country. This study aimed to determine leadership behavior of selected NGO directors in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City in Northern Mindanao Philippines. The Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire, a previously validated questionnaire, was used in this study. Approval from four selected NGOs in Northern Mindanao was sought prior to the collection of data. These NGOs were selected based on their common goal of achieving the Millennium Development Agenda. Informed consent was obtained from 100 participants of these NGOs. Data from the questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings showed that the most common leadership behavior was Considerate, Facilitative, Autocratic and Participative Leadership behaviors. Findings suggest that NGO leaders in Northern Mindanao tend to involve members during decision-making and place a high value on the contributions of the members. Findings could form baseline data on leadership behaviors of NGO leaders in Northern Mindanao. It is recommended that associations between leadership behavior and performances of the NGOs should be investigated in future studies. Keywords - Management, leadership behavior, non-government organizations, descriptive-survey, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Knowledge Management and Business Continuity Practices of the Central Bank of the Philippines
Authors: Resurreccion Josefina L. , Sy Maria Victoria U.
Published: May 2016

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas formulates and implements monetary policies to attain its mandated responsibilities of maintaining price stability and attaining a sustainable and balanced growth.  To concretize these goals, BSP pursues knowledge management practices to accumulate the right kind of information and render timely business services. Furthermore, the Bank adheres to the concept of business continuity to avoid any disruption in the delivery of services if business outages do occur.The primary purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which knowledge management and business continuity practices were implemented among the various regional and branch offices of BSP.  The research was done with the end view of proposing an intervention scheme to strengthen its implementation.  The study made use of the descriptive method of research using the questionnaire as the primary source of data.  The findings revealed that the practices on the two projects were manifested to a great extent that contributed to the improvement of the Bank’s services.  However, it can be gleaned from the results that there is a need to revisit the various components of the two projects periodically to ensure its relevance in attaining sustainable economic and financial objectives.   Keywords - Business Education, Central Bank of the Philippines, monetary policies, knowledge management, business continuity practices, sustainable and balanced growth, descriptive design, Philippines, Asia
Entrepreneurial Competencies and Intension of Selected Graduating College Students
Authors: Convocar Jeremias L.
Published: May 2016

Entrepreneurship is extensively recognized as an important factor that contributes to the economic development and growth of a country. This study aimed to determine the level and prevailing entrepreneurial competencies and intention of 170 randomly selected graduating students of WVSU Lambunao Campus during the second semester of the school year 2013-2014. The descriptive-correlational research employed the published Personal Entrepreneurial Competence (PECs) Self-Rating Questionnaire (in SERDEF, 2007) and Linan and Chen (2009) behavioral-intention-oriented scale. The result showed that the graduating students had “good or strong” entrepreneurial competence with goal setting, information seeking, and persistence as the prevailing competencies. They had “above average” entrepreneurial intentions with the exception of non-business related course and those with no entrepreneurial experience. A significant difference was found in the graduating students’ entrepreneurial intention when they were grouped according to the nature of their course. A positive and significant relationship was found between graduating students’ entrepreneurial competence and entrepreneurial intention. It means that strong entrepreneurship education will increase students’ intention to explore an entrepreneurial career. The study recommends for the strengthening of entrepreneurial education aiming at intensifying students’ entrepreneurial competencies and potentials for a successful business career.   Keywords - Business Education, entrepreneurial competence, intention, college, graduating students, descriptive-correlational, Iloilo, Philippines
The Catalytic Role of Small and Medium Enterprises: Basis for Entrepreneurial Development
Authors: Abduwani Taki Al
Published: May 2016

Small and Medium Enterprises is an engine in the market economy that contributes the sustainable growth and employment generation in Oman, United Arab Emirates. This study describes the policies of entrepreneurship as regards to the role of SME towards the developmental programs in the Sultanate of Oman. The descriptive survey design was used to provide a systematic description of what is involved in the collection of primary data through a questionnaire. The respondents were the 242 SME personnel along the four districts of Muscat, Oman. The findings revealed that the respondents have a lot more to undertake to push SMEs towards strengthening the entrepreneurial ventures in terms of culture, workforce, training and government support aspects. The study also revealed that cultural, workforce and managerial barriers were observed, thus need to be addressed. Emphasis on professional organizations for trade associations and international linkages were crucial to improving SMEs
Small Retail Strategy to Improve Performance and Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Echdar Saban
Published: May 2016

Small retail business is more sustainable compared with the large business. In Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, there are some retail businesses, and they need to be more competitive to survive. The study intended to analyze the influence of service orientation, entrepreneurial, market, location and product selection on the performance of small retail businesses and their influence on the performance of small retail businesses on competitive advantage. This is a descriptive study. The researcher collected data by interview and questionnaire using a sample of 120 respondents. Using SEM analysis, data were treated through the AMOS program. The results showed that the service orientation, market orientation, location and selection of products had a significant positive effect on the performance of small retail businesses. Besides that, this study showed that the performance of small retail businesses significantly and positively affected the retail businesses’ competitive advantage.
Power of Capitalism on Banking Accounting Practice in Indonesia
Authors: Shonhadji Nanang , Ludigdo Unti , Irianto Gugus , Kamayanti Ari
Published: May 2016

Marxists argue that the history of human civilization is based on economic interests or basic structure. The International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) in Indonesia is part of historical materialism, conceived in the form of ideas and concepts by the organic intellectuals of the respective social organization, economy, and international politics. This study explores the interest of the global society toward the IFRS implementation. This is done to promote the spirit of liberalism, which must be as more profitable for the capitalist class. The bankers and accounting associations were interviewed. It was found that IFRS is the political and economic interest of the global society for making the banking practice in Indonesia. It was also found that the creation of capitalism hegemony is formed through the consensus of the interests of capitalist society.
Constructing the Constructs of Quality Management and Work Productivity from the Lenses of Two Generational Cohorts: Millennial and Non-Millennial
Authors: Revilla Roberto DV. , Maningas Zandra N. , Encabo Floricon V.
Published: May 2016

The research aimed to 1) (re)construct views of Millennials and Non-Millennials vis-a-vis its impact on delivery of quality service; increasing work productivity; maintenance of facilities and equipment; and building up institutional image; 2) ascertain how these two generational cohorts deliver quality outcomes; and 3) draft policy interventions that can address management needs two generational cohorts in terms of sustaining Quality Management efforts. Eight millennials and nine non-millennials research participants, comprising faculty members, administrators, and employees in First Semester of AY 2014-2015 served as research respondents.  This descriptive study employed qualitative analysis of data gathered using focus group discussion. Results revealed that both generational cohorts look at QM as a culture, one that requires objective evidence, CI, and delivery of quality service; and something that must be communicated and implemented or managed by open- minded and innovative leaders. Further, the generational cohorts have similar views on the policy intervention that can be made to sustain the QM such as effective communication; QMS design improvement, and continual review of processes. A quality management framework was developed using the lenses of two generational cohorts that can be tested in Letran Calamba and other higher education institutions.
Teaching Effectiveness: Its Influence to Students’ Attitude towards Entrepreneurship and Their Academic Achievement in Business Subjects
Authors: Suico Ida T.
Published: May 2016

The study was conducted to determine the teaching effectiveness, its influence on students’ attitudes towards entrepreneurship and their academic achievement. The respondents of this study were teachers teaching entrepreneurship subject and fourth-year students taking such subjects in selected SUCs in Iloilo and Antique, Philippines. The instruments used in this study were an evaluation form for teaching effectiveness and grades of students in entrepreneurship. Frequency and mean were used to analyze descriptive data. T-test, One-way analysis of variance, and Pearson r were used for inferential statistics set at 0.05 alpha. Results showed the teachers’ level of teaching effectiveness was “highly effective.” The overall attitude of students towards entrepreneurship was “good” while their academic achievement on the subject was also good (85.65). No significant differences existed on teachers’ level of teaching effectiveness based on their age, the length of teaching experience, training, membership in business organizations and teaching performance. Moreover, these variables did not significantly influence teaching effectiveness and students’ attitude toward entrepreneurship and students’ academic achievement.
Chinese and French Consumer Perceived Risk in Online Shopping: The Role of Uncertainty Avoidance
Authors: ZHENG LILI , PLAISENT MICHEL , PECQUET PASCAL , BERNARD JR. PROSPER
Published: May 2016

The perceived risks associated with online shopping have a critical effect on consumer decision making. Cultural values provide a good theoretical basis for understanding perceived risk. With such an increasing online consumer spending in China and France and significant cultural differences, better understanding of online shopping risk as perceived by e-shoppers in these two countries becomes particularly relevant. However, the research in the Chinese and French context is limited. Given this reality, the purpose of this study is to investigate non-personal and personal perceived risk differences in Chinese and French online consumers and to provide an explanation in cross-cultural perspectives. Both the Chinese and French respondents perceive low levels of non-personal and personal risk regarding their online clothing purchases. But it is interesting to note that the Chinese respondents perceive higher non-personal risk and personal risk than the French respondents, which is contrary to the expected results. This might be explained by the change of Chinese culture.Keywords: Non-personal perceived risk, personal risk, online shopping, cross-cultural,uncertainty avoidance, China, France.
The Psychology of Gaming and its Investment in Asia-Pacific
Authors: SCOTT SHAWN ANDRE , PANARES ZOSIMA A.
Published: May 2016

Gambling has been a component of almost all Asia-Pacific countries. Like other business enterprises, gambling has given large revenue to the government aside from entertaining its people. However, on the other hand, gambling has been the cause of lost lives, broken families, and deteriorating quality of life. But why do people gamble? This paper tried to answer that question using data from a variety of studies on the psychology of addiction to gambling and its socio-economic implications for the Asia-Pacific region.KEYWORDS: Gaming psychology, investment in gambling, gambling in investment,commercial gambling, Asia-Pacific region, Manila Bay Resorts
Position Classification and Compensation in Relation to Motivational Needs of Library Personnel of Government Higher Education Institutions
Authors: ALAYA-AY, JR. GAUDENCIO M.
Published: May 2016

The library personnel’s position classification and compensation scheme in the government higher institutions are based on the level of education, preparation, training, work experience, and performance of the job. In this context, the study sought to determine the specific factors which greatly affected to the respondents’ positions held and salaries they received in Lanao Areas of the Southern Philippines and how they correlated to their motivational needs. To elicit the respondents’ background information, a researcher made instrument was utilized. Further, a Self-Descriptive Inventory which consisted of sixty-four pairs of adjectives to describe the traits associated with leadership was also utilized as research instrument. The scoring keys led to the interpretation of the motivational needs specifically on achievement, self-actualization, power, security, and financial reward. In one hand, this study also employed the descriptive-correlation method of research and the following statistical techniques: frequency and percentage computations, average weighted mean, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The results revealed that the respondents were satisfied to their positions held but dissatisfied to their compensation scheme. It also yielded that the respondents’ motivational needs were affected or influenced largely by their age, training programs attended, positions held in the library, years of experience, performance evaluation, tasks performed and accountability as well as by their position classification and compensation scheme.KEYWORDS: Business management, library personnel’s salaries, motivation needs of librarypersonnel, descriptive-correlation research design, Lanao, Southern Philippines
The Credit Facilities of Moneylenders in a Community in Central Philippines: Experience in a Developing Asian Country
Authors: YAP ERNESTO GO
Published: May 2016

The development of a local economy involves several prongs and coordinatedapproaches, and it is argued here that a vital and central component needed for suchefforts is the availability of long term credit sources that can appropriately address theneeds of such development. This study describes the existing suppliers of credit in a 3rdclass municipality and the different operating characteristics of their credit services.Attempts were made to rationalize the conditions of their credit extension, especiallyin their relation to stimulating and even sustaining local development. A qualitativeresearch methodology was employed particularly a survey that was supplementedby an interview with key informant. Findings show that credits are short term innature with high costs to borrowers; credit conditions are tailored to the benefit ofthe creditors. This study further argues that risks to the providers of credit in ruralareas are high, and incentives should be provided by the government to encourageformal institutional lenders to provide long-term funds and further stimulate localdevelopment in the rural areas.Keywords: Business and management, credit facilities, moneylenders, informal sources ofcredit, local development, descriptive research, Philippines
Work Motivation Factors and Attitude towards Organizational Change
Authors: CONFESOR ALEX D. , PECHORA DIOMEDES R.
Published: May 2016

The purpose of the study was to highlight the importance of an in depth understanding of the work motivation and attitudes towards organizational change, and the factors that influence and drive such motivations and attitudes hoping to mitigate the negative and bolster the positive effects of organizational change on employees. The work motivation included drive, control, challenge, relationships, and rewards, while attitudes towards organizational change were focused on cynicism to change, fear of change and acceptance of change. Using the descriptive correlation method with descriptive statistics and Pearson r, it was established in the study that there is no significant relationship between the two variables. The study concludes that employees’ work motivation is not influenced or driven by their attitudes towards impending organizational change. The results suggest that the organization must institutionalize measures to sustain and upgrade level of work motivation.Keywords: Public administration, motivation, organizational change, descriptive-correlation,Davao City
Framework for Analyzing Public Accountancy Practice as a Social Institution
Authors: MENDOZA RUFO R.
Published: May 2016

Accountancy is regarded as one of the highly significant fields of disciplinein contemporary societies. In recognizing its contributions to the larger society,this paper developed a framework to determine if public accountancy practicehas become an institution, being a sector of society. The document analysis andreview of literature provided the bases in coming up with three sets of variablesupon which the institutionality of public accountancy practice shall be tested:internal capacity as independent variable, societal norms as intervening variable,and sphere of influence as dependent variable. The data shall be gathered fromthe clients of different public accountancy firms through survey, interview, andfocused group discussion. Respondents shall be grouped according to the firm sizeand geographical location. Responses of these clients shall be taken as the collectivestate of condition of their public accountancy firms. The paper concludes thatthe state of condition, roles, and contributions of the public accountancy firmsbe documented through a scientific research that could be a source of knowledgeand a basis for innovation in the profession and organizational growth of theindividual auditing firms. Results can also be used in setting technical standardsand regulatory pronouncements.Keywords: Accountancy, institutionalization, descriptive design (document analysis),Philippines
Family Governance, Earning Quality, and Firm Performance in Indonesian Listed Firms
Authors: Ahmar Nurmala
Published: May 2016

This research aimed to analyze family firm governance, earning quality, andfirm performance of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia StockExchange. This study also investigated the mediating effect of earning qualityon the effect of family governance toward firm performance. Earning quality is measured by earning persistence, earning predictability, earning smoothness, and accrual quality. Firm’s performance is measured by market performancein Tobin-q and operational performance in return on asset. This research usedpooled data in which earning persistence and earning predictability need 11 until 16 years observations, earning smoothness needs 2 until 7- year-observations, and accrual quality needs 12 years observations. The hypotheses testing used pathanalysis. To find empirical evidence, the main hypothesis testing was done bytesting 16 sub-hypotheses. The mediating role of earnings quality was proved bythe measurement of earnings persistence, earnings predictability, and quality ofaccruals. The role of earning quality on the effect of family governance toward firm  performance is confirmed. The results show, as much as 6 sub - hypothesessupport the main hypothesis. This study finds  the empirical evidence of the roleof earning quality  on the effecf of family governance  reflected  in the involvementof family in board of commisioner toward firm performance (Tobin-q, ROA).Keywords - Business management, family firm, firm performance, family governance, earning quality, descriptive design, Indonesia
A Statutory Comparative Analysis of Dividend Taxation Laws in Vietnam and Australia: Restructuring Regulatory Regimes to Attract Capital Investment
Authors: Kendall Wesley
Published: May 2016

For many companies, shareholders are arguably the most importantstakeholders.  By providing firms with capital via the purchase of shares, investorsexpect a profitable distribution of earnings, most commonly in the form ofdividends. Jurisdictions in different nations, such as Vietnam and Australia (theobjects of this statutory comparative analysis), have adopted various approachesregarding the taxation of company earnings and dividends, which may haveconsiderable economic and social implications. This paper conducts a rigorousanalysis which examines both the Australian and Vietnamese taxation rules ondividends, as well as evaluating whether the law in one country is preferable tothe other. The qualitative methodology employed was statutory case oriented evaluation which scrutinizes the operation of specific statutory policies, how those policies function comparatively, and the concomitant outcomes each respectivepolicy produces. The comparative case analysis demonstrates that Vietnam, as adeveloping economic force in Southeast Asia, can increase the allure of capitalinvestment by adopting dividend taxation laws more favorable to investors. Keywords - Taxation, Corporations Law, Dividends, Capital Investment, EconomicTheory, Foreign Trade, Economic Growth, Stimulus, Income Tax, DescriptiveResearch, Australia, Vietnam