bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on regional differences in decidualization of the mouse uterus
Authors: Zhao Miao , Zhang Wen-Qian , Liu Ji-Long
Published: March 2017

Although regional differences in mouse decidualization have been recognized for decades, the molecular mechanisms remain understudied. In the present study, by using RNA-seq, we compared transcriptomic differences between the anti-mesometrial (AM) region and the mesometrial (M) region of mouse uterus on day 8 of pregnancy. A total of 1423 differentially expressed genes were identified, of which 811 genes were upregulated and 612 genes were downregulated in the AM region compared to those in the M region. Gene ontology analysis showed that upregulated genes were generally involved in cell metabolism and differentiation, whereas downregulated genes were associated with lymphocyte themes and immune response. Through network analysis, we identified a total of 6 hub genes. These hub genes are likely more important than other genes due to their key positions in the network. We also examined the promoter regions of differentially expressed genes for the enrichment of transcription factor-binding sites. In the end, we demonstrated that a similar regional gene expression pattern can be observed in the artificial decidualization model. Our study contributes to an increase in the knowledge on the molecular mechanisms underlying regional decidualization in mice.
Methylation dynamics during folliculogenesis and early embryo development in sheep
Authors: Masala Laura , Burrai Giovanni Pietro , Bellu Emanuela , Ariu Federica , Bogliolo Luisa , Ledda Sergio , Bebbere Daniela
Published: March 2017

Genome-wide DNA methylation reprogramming occurs during mammalian gametogenesis and early embryogenesis. Post-fertilization demethylation of paternal and maternal genomes is considered to occur by an active and passive mechanism respectively, in most mammals but sheep; in this species no loss of methylation was observed in either pronucleus. Post-fertilization reprogramming relies on methylating and demethylating enzymes and co-factors that are stored during oocyte growth, concurrently with the re-methylation of the oocyte itself. The crucial remodelling of the oocyte epigenetic baggage often overlaps with potential interfering events such as exposure to assisted reproduction technologies or environmental changes. Here, we report a temporal analysis of methylation dynamics during folliculogenesis and early embryo development in sheep. We characterized global DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation by immunofluorescence and relatively quantified the expression of the enzymes and co-factors mainly responsible for their remodelling (DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), ten-eleven translocation (TET) proteins and methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) proteins). Our results illustrate for the first time the patterns of hydroxymethylation during oocyte growth. We observed different patterns of methylation and hydroxymethylation between the two parental pronuclei, suggesting that male pronucleus undergoes active demethylation also in sheep. Finally, we describe gene-specific accumulation dynamics for methylating and demethylating enzymes during oocyte growth and observe patterns of expression associated with developmental competence in a differential model of oocyte potential. Our work contributes to the understanding of the methylation dynamics during folliculogenesis and early embryo development and improves the overall picture of early rearrangements that will originate the embryo epigenome.
Bovine embryo-oviduct interaction in vitro reveals an early cross talk mediated by BMP signaling
Authors: García Elina V , Hamdi Meriem , Barrera Antonio D , Sánchez-Calabuig María J , Gutiérrez-Adán Alfonso , Rizos Dimitrios
Published: March 2017

Signaling components of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are expressed in an anatomically and temporally regulated fashion in bovine oviduct. However, a local response of this signaling to the presence of the embryo has yet to be elucidated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate if early embryo-oviduct interaction induces changes in the gene expression of BMP signaling components. For this purpose, we used anin vitroco-culture system to investigate the local interaction between bovine oviductal epithelial cells (BOEC) from the isthmus region with early embryos during two developmental periods: before (from the 2-cell to 8-cell stage) or during (from the 8-cell to 16-cell stage) the main phase of embryonic genome activation (EGA). Exposure to embryos, irrespective of the period, significantly reduced the relative abundance ofBMPR1B,BMPR2,SMAD1,SMAD6andID2mRNAs in BOEC. In contrast, embryos that interacted with BOEC before EGA showed a significant increase in the relative abundance ofSMAD1mRNA at the 8-cell stage compared to embryos cultured without BOEC. Moreover, embryos at the 16-cell stage that interacted with BOEC during EGA showed a significant increase inBMPR1B,BMPR2andID2mRNA. These results demonstrate that embryo-oviduct interactionin vitroinduces specific changes in the transcriptional levels of BMP signaling, causing a bidirectional response that reduces the expression levels of this signaling in the oviductal cells while increases them in the early embryo. This suggests that BMP signaling pathway could be involved in an early cross talk between the bovine embryo and the oviduct during the first stages of development.
Apelin (APLN) regulates progesterone secretion and oocyte maturation in bovine ovarian cells
Authors: Roche J , Ramé C , Reverchon M , Mellouk N , Rak A , Froment P , Dupont J
Published: March 2017

APLN and its G-protein coupled receptor APLNR are expressed in the bovine ovary. However their role in granulosa cells and oocytes is unknown. Here, we studied their expression in bovine ovarian cells and investigated their regulation in cultured luteinizing granulosa cells in response to IGF1 and FSH. We determined the effect and the molecular mechanism of APLN (isoforms 17 and 13) on bovine granulosa cell progesterone secretion and on oocyte maturation. By RT-qPCR and immunoblot, we showed that the expression of both APLN and APLNR in granulosa and oocytes significantly increased with ovarian follicles size whereas it was similar in theca interstitial cells.In vitro, in unstimulated luteinizing bovine granulosa cells and in response to IGF1 (10−8 M) but not to FSH (10−8 M), we observed that APLN (-17 and -13) (10−9 M) increased progesterone production; this was abolished in response to the APLNR antagonist ML221. These latter effects were dependent on the MAPK ERK1/2 kinase. Furthermore, we showed that APLN (-17 and -13) (10−9 M) increased cell proliferation through AKT signaling. Conversely, the addition of APLN-13 and APLN-17 toin vitromaturation medium containing IGF1 (10−8 M) but not FSH (10−8 M) arrested most oocytes at the germinal vesicle stage, which was associated with a decrease in progesterone secretion, an inhibition in MAPK ERK1/2 phosphorylation and an increase in PRKA phosphorylation in oocytes. Thus, APLN can increase progesterone secretion and cell proliferation in bovine luteinizing granulosa cellsin vitro, while it blocks meiotic progression at the germinal vesicle stage during bovine oocytein vitromaturation.
The Pivotal Role of Protein Phosphorylation in the Control of Yeast Central Metabolism
Authors: Vlastaridis Panayotis , Papakyriakou Athanasios , Chaliotis Anargyros , Stratikos Efstratios , Oliver Stephen G , Amoutzias Grigorios D
Published: March 2017

Protein phosphorylation is the most frequent eukaryotic post-translational modification and can act as either a molecular switch or rheostat for protein functions. The deliberate manipulation of protein phosphorylation has great potential for regulating specific protein functions with surgical precision, rather than the gross effects gained by the over/underexpression or complete deletion of a protein-encoding gene. In order to assess the impact of phosphorylation on central metabolism, and thus its potential for biotechnological and medical exploitation, a compendium of highly confident protein phosphorylation sites (p-sites) for the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been analyzed together with two more datasets from the fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Our analysis highlights the global properties of the regulation of yeast central metabolism by protein phosphorylation, where almost half of the enzymes involved are subject to this sort of post-translational modification. These phosphorylated enzymes, compared to the nonphosphorylated ones, are more abundant, regulate more reactions, have more protein–protein interactions, and a higher fraction of them are ubiquitinated. The p-sites of metabolic enzymes are also more conserved than the background p-sites, and hundreds of them have the potential for regulating metabolite production. All this integrated information has allowed us to prioritize thousands of p-sites in terms of their potential phenotypic impact. This multi-source compendium should enable the design of future high-throughput (HTP) mutation studies to identify key molecular switches/rheostats for the manipulation of not only the metabolism of yeast, but also that of many other biotechnologically and medically important fungi and eukaryotes.
Liquidity and Capital of Islamic Banks in Indonesia
Authors: Hosen Muhammad Nadratuzzaman , Muhari Syafaat
Published: March 2017

This study is aimed to analyzed the factors that affect the liquidity and capital of Islamic banks in Indonesia. The method is used multiple linear regression. This result shows that the main problem of Islamic banks in Indonesia is how to increase equity in line with increasing third party fund. Another problem is that Islamic bank face difficulties to find debt for solving liquidity problem due to lack of instruments for liquidity derivative. Therefore Islamic banks rely on third party funds, which are high cost of funds due to time deposit fund, rather than using current deposit and saving deposit fund. Another result, negative coefficient of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to Quick Ratio (QR) indicate that if macroeconomics of Indonesia is stable and good environment, Islamic banks will expansive the market, meanwhile Islamic banks have now low level of liquidity buffer. This means Islamic banks face high level of risk, if core depositors withdraw money rushly it became defaultDOI:  10.15408/sjie.v6i1.4405
Microfinance Institutions and Empowerment of Women in Rural Area: A Case in Tangerang
Authors: Pakkana Mukhaer , Arsyad Lincolin
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this study is to discover the performance of the financial independence, the members’ welfare, and accessibility of microfinance institutions to the rural areas in the Tangerang District. To measure the financial dependence is using financial ratios. Measuring levels of performance of the members’ welfare and accessibility using Chi-Square. The results found that, first, the level of welfare of members. The coastal areas have a higher loan value than other regions. Expenditure and income of members, industrial areas have high levels of spending and revenues higher than other regions. The performance of a range to members based on a group basis. Second, the performance of financial independence, categorized as "Healthy". The coastal area is 86.40, the area around the industrial area is 85.71 and agricultural area is 83,73. Third, the level of non-performing loans, the coastal area is 0.03, the industrial area is 0,26, and the agricultural area is 0.19.DOI:  10.15408/sjie.v6i1.4637
Merger and Industrial Acceleration: Study at Indonesian Islamic Banking Industry
Authors: Miftah Kindy , Wibowo Hendro
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this research tries to feed the alternatives of merger between Islamic banks which becomes a form of recommendation to optimize the merger result, so it will contribute to the development of Indonesia’s banking sector in particular. Methodology of this study is using comparison technique utilize result of calculation valuation based on valuation theory in general with method discounted cash flaw (DCF). Valuation data processing using data past performance sharia banks is to plan future financial performance. Results of valuation will be conducted both with individual banks that will be merged and alternative merger determined. These findings implied from various possibility alternative mergers between sharia banks, there are 5 alternatives that are feasible considering the internal aspect such as tendency shareholder and condition sharia bank to be merged related to internal interest and external aspect namely scale of assets from merger banks and probability success from merger process.DOI:  10.15408/sjie.v6i1.4728
Romaellenes előítéletek Magyarországon: Politikai orientációtól, nemzeti identitástól és demográfiai változóktól független nyílt elutasítás
Authors: Keresztes-Takács Orsolya , Lendvai Lilla , Kende Anna
Published: March 2017

Háttér

A rendszerváltást követő első években erősödött a romaellenesség Magyarországon, de néhány évvel később már csökkentést tapasztalhatunk az elutasítás nyílt kifejeződésében. A kétezres évektől a fokozódó társadalmi, majd gazdasági válság révén kialakult feszültségek hatására az előítéletesség mértéke újra növekedni kezdett.

Célok

Kutatásunkban arra kerestük a választ, hogy ma a magyar társadalom tagjai milyen attitűdökkel rendelkeznek a romákkal kapcsolatban. Célunk az volt, hogy egy online, illesztett reprezentatív mintán (N = 1005) kérdőív segítségével felmérjük, milyen arányban határozzák meg a romákkal szembeni elfogadáselutasítás mértékét az előítéletességre való hajlam mellett a demográfiai változók, a politikai orientáció és nemzeti identitás vagy a konkrét csoportnak tulajdonított attribútumok.

Eredmények

A korábbi kutatásokkal ellentétben eredményeink a demográfiai tényezők, a politikai orientáció és a nemzeti identitás másodlagos szerepét mutatták ki, míg a csoportnak tulajdonított felelősség és entitativitás kiemelkedő szerepet kapott a romákkal szembeni elutasítás mértékének bejóslásában.

Konklúzió

Megállapíthatjuk, hogy a romákkal szembeni elutasítás annyira elterjedtté vált, kifejezése oly felszabadult és nyílt, hogy az előítéletességgel általában összefüggő tényezők alapján a romaellenesség nem bejósolható. A romákkal szembeni előítéletek csökkentésére irányuló törekvéseknek tehát figyelembe kell venniük, hogy ma Magyarországon a romaellenesség nem ütközik morális akadályokba, így gyakorlatilag a társadalom minden rétegében magas értéket mutat, akár egy általános egalitáriánus értékrend mellett is.
TINGKAT KERENTANAN IKAN KERAPU MACAN, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus DALAM BERBAGAI UMUR TERHADAP INFEKSI IRIDOVIRUS
Authors: Mahardika Ketut , Zafran Zafran , Johnny Fris , Roza Des
Published: March 2017

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kerentanan berbagai umur ikan kerapu macan, E. fuscoguttatus terhadap infeksi iridovirus.
The effect of music on weight gain of preterm infants older than 32 weeks: a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Auto Flávia Maria L. , Amancio Olga Maria S. , Lanza Fernanda de Córdoba
Published: March 2017

Objective: To evaluate the effect of recorded music with multimodal stimulation on the weight gain of preterm infants included in the Kangaroo-Mother Program. Methods: Randomized clinical trial with 61 premature infants, of both sexes, with postconceptional age greater or equal to 32 weeks and at least ten days of life, without detected abnormalities in the visual and hearing systems, and hospitalized in the Kangaroo-Mother Unit. Patients were randomized in two groups: of 31 preterm infants received multimodal stimulation with music daily, for seven days; 30 preterm infants received only multimodal stimulation. The following characteristics were evaluated: weight gain, energy consumption, heart rate and respiratory rate, stress signs and feeding method. Comparison between groups was made by Student’s t-test, Mann Whitney test and chi-square test, being significant p<0.05. Results: The two groups did not present significant differences in relation to the feeding method and energy consumption (p=0.46); however, weight gain was greater in the Experimental Group (p=0.002), which also presented better stability in cardiac and respiratory rates (p<0.001) and a significant reduction of stress signs (p=0.007), compared with the Control Group. Conclusions: The recorded music with multimodal stimulation is associated with a greater gain in body weight of hospitalized preterm infants as well as presents a positive influence on vital and stress signs (Clinical Trials Registry - UTN: U1111-1153-9301).
Apresentação
Authors: Setton Maria da Graça Jacintho , Martuccelli Danilo
Published: March 2017

Resumo O objetivo desta apresentação é evocar as principais justificativas, ganhos teóricos e empíricos de investigações que têm como base noções como excelência, mérito e reconhecimento. Há muito a pesquisa educacional vem se debruçando sobre os mecanismos objetivos e simbólicos que contribuem para a manutenção das desigualdades sociais frente aos processos educativos. Contudo, ainda que muito precise ser feito para minimizarmos as barreiras de ordem estrutural, a sociologia da educação contemporânea se vê diante de uma problemática mais difusa e por vezes consensual acerca do mérito e da excelência individual. Para muitos, as oportunidades educativas já estão bem encaminhadas, e agora seria tarefa dos indivíduos traçarem seus próprios destinos. Mal-estar na civilização que apostou seu futuro na escola; cobranças e pressões institucionais e pessoais permeiam todos os processos educativos à custa de enganos e desenganos. Mas como desvelar essa difícil trama? Na tentativa de colaborar com as reflexões da área, convidamos alguns pesquisadores que vêm acumulando conhecimentos que interessam aos desafios da escolarização atual. Temos confiança de que este material inédito trará uma contribuição para os que se interessam sobre o tema.
Influence of particle size on the mechanism of dry granular run-up on a rigid barrier
Authors: Ng C. W. W. , Choi C. E. , Liu L. H. D. , Wang Y. , Song D. , Yang N.
Published: March 2017

Granular flows comprise a wide range of particle sizes. The particle size governs the degree of grain contact and inertial stresses in the flow, thus influencing the mechanism of impact against a rigid barrier. The current commonly adopted design approaches estimating the run-up height are based on the energy principle and the momentum approach. However, both neglect the discrete nature of flows, and do not consider the effects of particle size on the flow regime. In this study, physical experiments using different sizes of monodispersed sand and glass spheres were carried out to investigate the run-up mechanisms on a rigid barrier. Results have shown that the run-up height is not only dependent on the Froude number of the flow before impact, but also on the particle size which principally governs the mechanism of run-up. Inertial flows comprising large particles (the Savage number (NSav) > 0·1) profoundly transfer momentum vertically upon impact, resulting in significant grain saltation and high run-up heights. In contrast, frictional flows comprising fine particles (NSav < 0·1) tend to pile up without significant run-up due to a high degree of contact stresses. This implies that for flows with coarse particles entrained at the front of the flow by way of particle-size segregation, the run-up height is principally influenced by large particles that accumulate at the flow front.
Religious Identity in Muslim Students (A Study of Young People Living in the Chechen Republic)
Authors: Pavlova O.S. , Minazova V.M. , Khukhlaev O.E.
Published: March 2017

The paper presents outcomes of a social psychological study on the structure and content of various components of religious identity in Muslim youth using the methods of C. Leach and D. Van Camp. The study also aimed to reveal the relationship between the components of religious identity and social consolidation. The study was carried out in Grozny (Chechen Republic, Russia) in the autumn of 2015. The sample consisted of 417 first- and second-year students of Chechen universities with an average age of 19, 164 male and 253 female. Empirical testing of the original models on the sample of Muslim students showed that religious identity in the Chechen young people represents a four-factor structure comprised of the following parameters: individual religious identity; faith identity; social religious identity; religion as a means of social interaction. The study also revealed significant correlations between the various parameters of religious identity and social consolidation.

The research was conducted with the assistance of the Russian Science Foundation (№15-06-10843 “Risks and Resources of Religious Identity in Modern Russia: A Cross-Cultural Analysis”).
Numeric simulations of surface pressure and microslip phenomena occurring in riveted joints of semi-monococque structures in effect of the action of tension field
Authors: Mańkowski Jarosław
Published: March 2017

Tension fields are shown to have an influence on surface pressure and on material deformation in the riveted joints in thin walled structures and particularly in semistressed skin structures. Stresses and materials displacements were analyzed in the riveted joints performing under such conditions. Special attention has been attached to estimation of the microslips occurring between rivets and holes. A thin plate panel has been used for the test sample, which under effort condition revealed tension fields.
Morphofunctional changes of dendritic cells induced by sulfated polysaccharides of brown algae
Authors: Makarenkova I.D. , Akhmatova N.K. , Ermakova S.P. , Besednova N.N.
Published: March 2017

The effects of various sulfated polysaccharides of brown algae Fucus evanescens, Saccharina cichorioides and Saccharina japonica on the morphofunctional changes of dendritic cells have been investigated using flow cytometry and phase-contrast microscopy. The dendritic cells are characterized by larger sizes, vacuolated cytoplasm, eccentrically located nucleus, and also by the presence of numerous cytoplasmic pseudopodia of various shapes. They express surface markers, indicating their maturation (CD83, CD11c, HLA-DR, CD86). Increased production of immunoregulatory (IL-12) and proinflammatory TNF-a, IL-6) cytokines (by dendritic cells polarizes the development of the Th-1 type immune response.
Novel agonists of melatonin receptors as promising hypotensive and neuroprotective agents for therapy of glaucoma
Authors: Chesnokova N.B. , Beznos O.V. , Lozinskaya N.A. , Volkova M.S. , Zaryanova E.V. , Zefirov N.A. , Grigoryev A.V.
Published: March 2017

Melatonin is a pineal hormone that has a capacity to lower intraocular pressure; it exhibits neuroprotective and antioxidant properties that make it possible to use melatonin in the therapy of glaucoma. Analogs of melatonin having affinity to melatonin receptors are promising candidates for application as antiglaucomatous drugs. Chemical modification of the melatonin structure can in-crease efficiency, bioavailability and selectivity of these analogs. We have designed and synthe-sized a number of new 2-oxindole derivatives – ligands of melatonin MT3 subtype receptors that displayed ability to lower intraocular pressure in normotensive rabbits and high antioxidant activity against hydroxyl radical and superoxide anion-radical. The antioxidant activity of new ligands was several times higher than one of melatonin that makes them prospective therapeutic tools for the diseases that include oxidative stress. The maximal hypotensive effect of analogs was comparable to that of melatonin itself but prolonged. Combination of these properties gives an opportunity of using the presented melatonin analogs in complex therapy of glaucoma.
Acute hypoxic hypoxia increases lactate concentration in amniotic fluid of rabbits on 27-28th day of pregnancy
Authors: Popovtseva A.V. , Suzopov E.V. , Korenovsky Yu.V.
Published: March 2017

We evaluated the influence of hypoxic hypoxia on lactate, creatinine and urea concentrations in the amniotic fluid (AF) of rabbits on 27-28th day of pregnancy. Rabbits were randomly sudivided into two groups: experimental (n=9) and control (n=6). Rabbits of experimental groups were placed in a hypoxic chamber containing 10±2% oxygen and 90±2% nitrogen for 1 h and then were euthanized, AF was extracted from the amniotic sacs via disposable syringe. Acute hypoxic hypoxia had no effect on the AF volume, increased (1.4-fold) lactate, (1.3-fold) creatinine and (1.1-fold) urea concentrations in AF. In contrast to animals of the control group, lactate concentration in the groups with hypoxic hypoxia correlated with the creatinine (r=0.71, p<0.0001, n=35) and urea concentrations in the AF (r=0.81, p<0.0001, n=35). These results suggest that acute hypoxic hypoxia in late pregnancy causes changes in the biochemical composition of AF; these changes are characterized by high lactate concentrations, and the fetus and uterus can be the source of increased lactate level in AF.
Programa de desenvolvimento de uma equipe sob a perspectiva da educação permanente em saúde: relato de experiência
Authors: Ferreira gazineu da silva Letiene
Published: March 2017

O objetivo deste relato é compartilhar uma experiência de uma ação de educação realizada com uma equipe de líderes que integra uma área de apoio (de cunho não assistencial) de um hospital público universitário à luz da Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS). A experiência foi a de facilitar o programa de desenvolvimento da equipe alvo, que tinha como propósitos iniciais: promover um espaço seguro para facilitar o desenvolvimento das lideranças da área como uma equipe integrada, propiciar o diálogo e a reflexão dos participantes sobre suas relações e interações e fortalecer os pontos positivos do time de líderes exercitando sua utilização efetiva no alinhamento das ações da equipe. Métodos: trata-se de um relato de experiência realizado pela consultoria interna de gestão de pessoas de um hospital público e universitário. Análise da experiência e considerações finais: a EPS trouxe contribuições instigantes e inspiradoras da valorização da experiência, dos potenciais e da ênfase do protagonismo de cada pessoa como autora de novos saberes, novas possibilidades. Além disso, a prática relatada indica a importância da implicação de todos os envolvidos no processo de educação e aprendizagem na saúde. Mais além, a análise da experiência aponta para possibilidades de melhoria em programas futuros.
Human Capital Development of Information and Communication Technology Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Ayuningtias Hani Gita , Anggadwita Grisna
Published: March 2017

The industry of information and communication technology (ICT) has an important role in the transition of economic-based knowledge, and has a chance in the social-economic development, particularly for the developing countries. Human capital is indeed important in the knowledge-based sector like IT industry. In developing countries, particularly Indonesia, human capital was the strongest factor to stimulate the growth of IT industry. Human capital is intangible asset which is very important to be developed. Therefore, companies must invest their capital to develop their human capital which tends to give a high impact on companies??? performance. This paper explained and analyzed the role of human capital in term of ICT industry development in Indonesia, then developed the model by summarizing existing theories that explained the relationship between development of human capital and the performance of ICT companies. The model that developed was expected to be the benchmark for human capital development in the other industries, particularly in developing country.
Studi Kritis Akuntabilitas Pasar pada sebuah Sekolah Waralaba
Authors: Widati Suryan
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this research is to explore accountability practice applied in a franchise school in Malang, which critically analyzed based on Habermas Critical Theory. The primary data was collected by interviewing the owner of the franchise and through direct observation towards the school activities. The result shows that market accountability was established in the form of?? social media and mass media documentations. In particular to this school, the market accountability described as a mechanism to reach parents satisfaction and to attract new students and investors, which seem to be dominant motivation in practice. It was contrary to the initial mission which stated that the?? school should be run based on social interest. At last, this paper is expected to enrich the study about accountability.
Book-Tax Conformity dan Kualitas Laba
Authors: Rachmawati Nurul Aisyah
Published: March 2017

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh book-tax conformity (BTC) terhadap persistensi laba dan persistensi akrual. Penelitian ini menggunakan data panel tidak seimbang pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2006-2011. Metode analisis data adalah regresi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan dengan BTC menunjukkan persistensi laba dan persistensi akrual?? yang lebih rendah dibandingkan perusahaan lain. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan BTC dapat mengurangi laba.

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of book-tax conformity (BTC) on earning persistence and accrual persistence. This study uses unbalanced panel data of manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2006-2011, which then analysed based on regression analysis. The results show that companies which applied BTC indicate lower earning persistence and accrual persistence than other companies. This suggests that the increase in BTC might reduce earnings.
Analisis Respon Masyarakat terhadap Implementasi Tanggung Jawab Sosial Perusahaan Pembangkit Listrik
Authors: Pangarso Astadi , Periyanto Mohammad Ardi , Wijayangka Candra
Published: March 2017

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the response of the PT. PJB CSR programs over the perceptions and importance of the community. The method used was quantitative descriptive methods. The sampling of the data is taken based on purposive sampling type of nonprobability sampling. The population are 1228 people and the sample are 135 people, by using Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). This research conclude that PT PJB's PLTU Rembang CSR based on the public perception are already in good category and the community have high expectations over the PJB CSR programs. However, there are several aspects which have to be fixed, include provide ambulance car, controlling pollution, processing sewage with 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) treatment, organize empowerment and training program for community, willing to absorb local workforces who are eligible to fulfill the requirements, organize UKM empowerment program.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tanggapan masyarakat terhadap program tanggung jawab sosial (CSR) PT. PJB atas persepsi dan kepentingan masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode non-probability sampling jenis purposive sampling. Jumlah populasi 1228 orang dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 135 orang, yaitu masyarakat ring 1 sekitar PT PJB PLTU Rembang. Pengolahan data menggunakan metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Program CSR PT PJB PLTU Rembang berdasarkan persepsi masyarakat sudah berada dalam kategori cukup baik dan masyarakat mempunyai harapan yang tinggi atas program CSR PJB. Namun ada beberapa aspek yang harus diperbaiki, yaitu memberikan bantuan mobil ambulance, melakukan pengendalian polusi, melakukan pengolahan limbah 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle), mengadakan program pemberdayaan dan pelatihan masyarakat, bersedia menyerap tenaga kerja lokal yang memenuhi syarat, serta mengadakan program pemberdayaan UKM.
Kesuksesan Implementasi SIMDA untuk Meningkatkan Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan Pemerintah
Authors: Oktavia Dwi Dayanti , Saraswati Erwin , Baridwan Zaki
Published: March 2017

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the factors that influence regional management information system (SIMDA) using modified DeLone and McLean model approach in the government of Palangka Raya. This study applied a quantitative approach with the questionnaires as data collection techniques. Data analysis using Structural Equation Model (SEM) with 2.0 SmartPLS program. The sample used in this study were 84 respondents drawn from 28 SKPD Government of Palangkaraya. The results of this study indicate that construct quality systems affect the use and satisfaction of users, then the importance of the system affect the user satisfaction and user satisfaction effect on net benefits

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kesuksesan sistem informasi manajemen daerah dengan pendekatan model DeLone dan McLean yang dimodifikasi pada pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan kuesioner sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Analisis data menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM) dengan program SmartPLS 2.0. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 84 responden yang diambil dari 28 SKPD Pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa konstruk kualitas sistem berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan dan kepuasaan pengguna, selanjutnya pentingnya sistem berpengaruh terhadap kepuasaan pengguna dan kepuasaan pengguna berpengaruh terhadap manfaat bersih.
Persepsi Penyusun Anggaran Mengenai Konsep Kebijakan Anggaran Responsif Gender
Authors: Widowati Galuh Retno , Ludigdo Unti , Kamayanti Ari
Published: March 2017

Abstract
This study aims to gain an understanding of the SKPD budget planner in the local goverment of Probolinggo Municipality towards the concept of gender responsive budget policies. Transcendental phenomenology is used as research method. Results of the study revealed that the budget planners understand the concept of gender responsive budget policy as the budget for improving the quality of public services for women and as the budget to break the chains of poverty through women empowerment. This understanding is gained from the process of socialization and training organized by the local government. It can be said that the understanding of the budget planner remains at a technical level. Furthermore, the reality of policy implementation of gender responsive budgeting in Probolinggo city in this first year was obtained which demonstrated several things, including the confusion in understanding the ARG policy because of the absence of applicable local regulation, a lack of gender analysis capability, and the resistance of society on the gender concept. On the other hand, the budget planners assumes the ARG policy is not important to be implemented is related to the essence of the policy which is considered the same as budget policy that currently exists.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh pemahaman Penyusun Anggaran Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah (SKPD) di lingkungan pemerintah Kota Probolinggo mengenai konsep kebijakan Anggaran Responsif Gender (ARG). Fenomenologi transendental digunakan sebagai metode penelitian. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa para penyusun anggaran memahami konsep kebijakan ARG sebagai anggaran untuk peningkatan kualitas pelayanan publik bagi kaum perempuan dan sebagai anggaran untuk memutus rantai kemiskinan dengan pemberdayaan kaum perempuan. Pemahaman ini diperoleh dari proses sosialisasi dan pelatihan yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah daerah dan pemahaman penyusun anggaran ini masih pada level teknis. Selain itu diperoleh realitas implementasi kebijakan ARG di Kota Probolinggo pada tahun pertama ini yang menunjukkan beberapa hal, diantaranya kebingungan dalam pemahaman kebijakan ARG karena ketiadaan peraturan daerah, kemampuan analisa gender yang masih kurang dan resistensi masyarakat akan konsep gender. Di lain pihak, penyusun anggaran menganggap kebijakan ARG belum penting untuk diimplementasikan terkait dengan esensi kebijakan yang dianggap sama dengan kebijakan anggaran yang ada saat ini.
Determinan Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Ketepatan Waktu Pelaporan Keuangan SKPD
Authors: Sari Diyah Cipta , Rosidi - , Roekhudin -
Published: March 2017

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This study aimed to analyze the determinant of the use of SIPKD and its influence on SKPD financial reporting timeliness by using modified UTAUT model and DeLone and McLean model. Respondents of this research are the treasurer, treasurer receiption and financial administration officials SKPD in Singkawang City Government of 68 people. Data were analyzed used partial least square. The results showed performance expectancy, effort expectancy and influence of co-workers from human factors and training from organizational factors affect the use of SIPKD. This research did not found the effect of SIPKD use to SKPD financial reporting timeliness.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan Penggunaan SIPKD dan pengaruhnya terhadap ketepatan waktu pelaporan keuangan SKPD menggunakan model UTAUT modifikasi serta model Delone dan McLean. Responden penelitian adalah bendahara pengeluaran, bendahara penerimaan dan pejabat penatausahaan keuangan SKPD Pemerintah Kota Singkawang sejumlah 68 orang. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan partial least square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ekspektasi kinerja, ekspektasi usaha, pengaruh rekan kerja dari faktor manusia dan pelatihan dari faktor organisasi berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan SIPKD. Hasil penelitian tidak menemukan pengaruh penggunaan SIPKD terhadap ketepatan waktu pelaporan keuangan SKPD.
Traditional Knowledge in the Time of Neo-Liberalism: Access and Benefit-Sharing Regimes in India and Bhutan
Authors: Barpujari Indrani , Sarma Ujjal Kumar
Published: March 2017

In a neoliberal world, traditional knowledge (TK) of biodiversity possessed by Indigenous and Local Communities (ILCs) in the global South has become a valuable "commodity" or "bio-resource," necessitating the setting up of harmonized ground rules (international and national) in the form of an access and benefit-sharing regime to facilitate its exchange in the world market. Despite criticisms that a regime with a neo-liberal orientation is antithetical to the normative ethos of ILCs, it could also offer a chance for developing countries and ILCs to generate revenue for socioeconomic development—to which they are gradually becoming open, but only under fair and equitable terms. Based on this context, this article proposes to look into the legal and policy frameworks and institutional regimes governing access and benefit sharing of TK associated with biological resources in two countries of South Asia: India and Bhutan. The article seeks to examine how such regimes are reconciling the imperatives of a neo-liberal economy with providing a just and equitable framework for ILCs and TK holders, which is truly participatory and not top-down.
Adoção de tecnologias de serviços de governo eletrônico: análise de estudos quantitativos no âmbito internacional │ Adoption of e-government services: worldwide analysis of quantitative studies
Authors: Costa Luciano Antonio , Oliveira Paulo Cristiano de , Dandolini Gertrudes Aparecida , Souza João Artur De
Published: March 2017

RESUMO Os serviços de governo eletrônico deveriam estar disponíveis em canais de governo adequados aos cidadãos, porém sua adoção ainda está distante mundialmente de um nível satisfatório. Neste artigo buscou-se mapear, no âmbito internacional, os estudos quantitativos sobre adoção de tecnologias de serviços de governo eletrônico. Foram localizados 40 artigos, publicados em 22 periódicos. O artigo contribui para  identificar fatores que influenciam a adoção de tecnologias para governo eletrônico internacionalmente e para futuros trabalhos no Brasil.Palavras-chave: Governo Eletrônico; Adoção; Análise; Serviços; Estudos Quantitativos.ABSTRACT E-Government services should be available to citizens in appropriate government channels, but the adoption of these services is still far from a satisfactory level worldwide. This study aimed to map, at the international level, quantitative empirical studies on the adoption of e-government service technologies. The research mapping was performed and found 40 articles published in 22 journals. The inputs of this article can contribute to the identification of factors that influence the adoption of e-government systems in the international context and the development of future work in Brazil.Keywords: Electronic Government; Adoption; Analysis; Services; Quantitative Studies.
A democracia em crise: o olhar da comunicação sobre as manifestações de rua no Brasil em 2013 │ Democracy in crisis: the communication point of view about the street protests in Brazil, 2013
Authors: Souza Humberto Da Cunha Alves de , Lima Myrian Regina Del Vecchio de
Published: March 2017

RESUMO As manifestações de rua ocorridas, com intensidade, em junho de 2013 no Brasil, podem ser vistas como fenômeno social-comunicativo para os quais é preciso olhar sem apego e de forma reflexiva. Uma das possibilidades de leitura sobre esse fenômeno diz respeito a uma possível crise na democracia representativa, sendo esta a premissa que embasa esse artigo. Para melhor estabelecer essa conexão, juntamos bibliografias, depoimentos, análises, entrevistas, não apenas sobre as manifestações, mas também sobre as plataformas nas quais foram geradas - as mídias sociais, espaço de uma cultura nova, tanto em termos tecnológicos como território de renovações ideológicas e políticas.Palavras-chave: Democracia representativa; Comunicação; Cibercultura; Determinismo tecnológico; Mídias sociais.               ABSTRACT The street protests that occurred intensively in June 2013 in Brazil can be considered as a socio-communicative phenomenon to be observed in a detached but reflexive manner. One reading of the phenomenon concerns a possible crisis in representative democracy, which is the premise that defined this article. To better establish this connection, we gathered bibliographies, statements, reviews, interviews, not only about the protests, but also concerning the platforms on which they were generated – the social media, space of a new culture, both in terms of technology and as a field of ideological and political renewal.Keywords: Representative democracy; Communication; Cyberculture; Technological determinism; Social media.
#Vem pra rua_Santa Maria: movimentos sociais em rede, mobilização social e usos do Facebook em ações de protesto │ #Vem pra rua_Santa Maria: Social movements network, social mobilization and the role of Facebook in protest activities
Authors: Brignol Liliane Dutra
Published: March 2017

RESUMOO artigo busca refletir, a partir da teoria dos movimentos sociais, sobre as mobilizações que ganharam repercussão no mês de junho de 2013 no Brasil. Para isso, parte de uma observação exploratória em ações de protesto na cidade de Santa Maria, região central do Rio Grande do Sul, sua construção, experimentação e repercussão em eventos no Facebook, de modo a entender o papel das redes sociais online nas lógicas das mobilizações sociais contemporâneas. Foram combinadas estratégias de observação online e offline, aliadas a entrevistas com participantes das manifestações. A análise permite discutir sobre como o Facebook é apropriado para construir uma pauta plural de reivindicações, refletir sobre suas formas de ação, colocar em contato diferenças, criar sentimentos de pertença e vínculos entre sujeitos com posicionamentos diversos e, ainda, construir dinâmicas de interação e visibilidade para as ações de protesto. Tais lógicas obrigam a repensar o campo de estudo dos movimentos sociais.Palavras-chave: Rede; Movimentos sociais; Redes sociais online; Ações de protesto; Facebook.ABSTRACT This article proposes to analyze, based on the theory of social movements, the mobilizations that obtained attention in June 2013 in Brazil. Based on the observation of protest activities in the city of Santa Maria, in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, it examines their development, evaluation and consequences in Facebook, as a means to gain an overall understanding of the role of online social networks within the logic of contemporary social movements. Interviews with protests participants were combined with online and offline strategic observations. The analysis indicates a discussion on how Facebook is used to construct  a plural agenda of demands, to reflect upon forms of action, articulate exchanges between opposites, to create a sense of belonging and a link between subjects with different opinions, as well as to build dynamic interaction and visibility for the protest activities. This particular situation requires reconsidering the theoretical field on social movements.Keywords: Networks; Social movements; Online social network; Protest activities; Facebook.
Campanhas eleitorais on-line: desafios na inserção de candidatos na ágora digital │ On-line election campaigns: challenges to candidates' insertion in the digital agora
Authors: Sangirardi Pedro , Sanglard Fernanda Nalon
Published: March 2017

RESUMO Este artigo visa contribuir com o debate teórico sobre o estágio de desenvolvimento dos estudos de campanhas eleitorais na internet. O objetivo é refletir sobre os desafios que serão enfrentados por candidatos nas eleições de 2014, no sentido da produção de presença no ambiente digital. A internet, preponderante nos processos que resultaram nas manifestações da chamada “primavera brasileira”, será pensada em relação aos riscos e incertezas que oferece aos candidatos, por conta da desestabilização que promove na comunicação política.Palavras-chave: Comunicação política; Campanhas eleitorais; Internet.ABSTRACT This article aims to contribute to the theoretical debate on the development stage of studies of election campaigns on the internet. The intention is to reflect on the challenges that will be faced by candidates in the 2014 Brazilian elections, regarding inclusion in the digital environment. The internet, preponderant in the processes that resulted in the manifestations of the "Brazilian spring", will be considered in relation to risks and uncertainties to the candidates, due to the destabilization that it promotes in political communication.Keywords: Political communication; Electoral campaigns; Internet.
Mídias e Conflitos – as diversas facetas da informação. Observando Cairo, Egito │ Media and conflict – the diverse facets of information Observing Cairo, Egypt
Authors: Santos Anna Lúcia Florisbela dos , Sobrinho Susy Da Silva
Published: March 2017

RESUMO O artigo reflete os acontecimentos recentes no Egito, tendo Cairo como o principal palco, que resultou na caída do Governo de Mubarak depois de 30 anos de ditadura. A participação massiva da população só foi possível através da operação na mídia social, que permitiu em tão pouco tempo motivar milhões pessoas a ir às ruas protestar contra os abusos sofridos ao longo dos anos. A revolução aconteceu sem líderes preparados ou responsáveis para dar ao país uma direção democrática duradoura.Palavras-chave: Mídia Social; Ação Coletiva; Movimento Social; Conflito no Egito; Mubarak. ABSTRACT The article reflects on the recent events in Egypt, taking Cairo as the main stage, relating to the fall of the Mubarak government after 30 years of dictatorship. The massive participation of the Egyptian population was only possible through the use of social media which, in a very short time, encouraged thousands of people to occupy the streets protesting against the abuses suffered over the years. The revolution happened without formal leaders prepared for or capable of giving the country a lasting democratic direction.Keywords: Social media; Collective Action; Social Movement; Conflict in Egypt; Mubarak.
Pacifismo Negro │ Black Pacifism
Authors: Oiticica Ciro
Published: March 2017

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