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Economic Transition And Business Risks In Chinese Private Firms: Disentangling Organizational And Project Risks
Authors: Xie Chuanyin
Published: March 2016

To the extent that firm decisions are made under uncertainty, all firms need to deal with risk. The concept of risk is relatively unexplored in transitional economies. This study attempts to examine risk issues in Chinese private firms during different phases of economic transition. I distinguish between organizational and project level risks and argue that China’s economic transition affects the two levels of risk in different ways. I investigate private firms’ risk behavior based on the specific risk they face. My central argument is that firm risk needs to be examined beyond a unidimensional perspective and firms’ risk behavior may vary, depending on the risk they deal with. This study takes a step toward understanding the relationship between private property and risk taking in China’s transitional economy, a question raised by Phan, Zhou, and Abrahamson (2010) recently.
Implications Of The Crisis Of Objectivity In Accounting Measurement On The Development Of Finance Theory
Authors: Musvoto Saratiel Wedzerai
Published: March 2016

Studies in accounting measurement indicate the absence of empirical relational structures that should form the basis for accounting measurement. This suggests the lack of objectivity of accounting information. Landmarks in the development of finance theory indicate the use of accounting measurement information as a basis for their development. This indicates that subjective accounting information is incorporated in finance theory. Consequently, this questions the status of finance as a universal science for all investigators, and its ability to construct precise models of finance experiences. This paper uses the principles of representational measurement to highlight the implications of subjective accounting information on the development of finance principles and concepts. It shows that finance, is not a universal science and that precise models of finance experiences are currently not constructible.
Demand For Electricity In Lebanon
Authors: Abosedra Salah , Dah Abdallah , Ghosh Sajal
Published: March 2016

This paper estimates the demand for electricity in Lebanon by employing three modeling techniques namely OLS, ARIMA and exponential smoothing for the time span January 1995 to December 2005. In- sample forecasts reveal that the forecasts made by ARIMA (0,1,3) (1,0,0)12 is superior in terms of lowest RMSE, MSE and MAPE criteria, followed by exponential smoothing and OLS. Therefore, the planners in Lebanon could utilize linear univariate time-series models for forecasting future demand of electricity until detailed data on various socio-economic variables are available, which, in the future, may result in other modeling techniques being superior to estimate the demand for electricity in the country.
Strategic Human Resource Management And Global Expansion Lessons From The Euro Disney Challenges In France
Authors: Karadjova-Stoev Guergana , Mujtaba Bahaudin G.
Published: March 2016

The strategic role of human resource (HR) management should be seen as an integral element of a companys overall success in accomplishing its mission and business strategy. The paper will demonstrate how the decisions of a companys HR department are essential for a companys long-term success. In other words, strategic planning will not be presented solely as a companys objective, but a human resource imperative as demonstrated through the Euro Disney case. In the case of Euro Disney, strategic HR management was simply missing, which caused the companys initial strategy not to be successful in Europe. While analyzing the case and what the situation could have been with the exercise of HRs strategic role, emphasis is placed on the importance of cultural awareness. For the purpose of further clarifying the importance of cultural awareness, a comparison is drawn between the United States and France as some of the most important lessons both for Disney and other multinational enterprises are outlined.
Business With China: A Critical Evaluation Of Lure And Challenges
Authors: Sepehri Mohamad , Pordeli Hassan
Published: March 2016

This paper examines the significant historical and socio economic development in China over the past quarter century and summarizes the main features of the pre-reform economy and the main strategies adopted by china as it began its quest for economic progress. The paper also evaluates the consequences of Chinas market reform and the challenges to this new economic power. The objective of the paper is to discuss both opportunities and risks in doing business in China and to provide and understanding of what compels so many firms to so boldly seek to establish a presence in China while taking substantial risks in doing so. The research concludes that, investment and business opportunities in China would outweigh the risk and challenges faced by potential investors. The paper examines the elements contributing to Chinas reform, including pro market reform, economic growth, and the rate and significance of FDI in china. Investment challenges include: corruption, mostly unfree economy, low ranking in ease of doing business, undervalued Yuan, and lack of proper intellectual property rights. The research points to positive indicators such as: Chinas economic development growth (i.e. GDP growth at 9.9% in mainland and 12.4% in Zhejiang); Chinas entry in WTO relaxing foreign investment restrictions; infrastructure development transit, energy, telecommunications, etc.; and the impact of the market reform - Chinas economic growth rate among the highest recorded during the past three decades. The examination of risks and challenges, reveals (1) the Driving Forces for business investment in China which include: rapidly expanding economy; growth in Chinese consumer purchasing power; and economic Power & other Indicators; and (2) the issues of concern such as: excess capacity in industrial sector, export dependence economy, problem with banking sector, and potential unemployment problem. The paper concludes that despite potential and clear risks there are good and legitimate business and investment potential in China and among many factors to consider are: many incentives to consider business opportunities and potential benefits; rising personal income and spending power in China; and increase in per capita income at steady rate of 8% since 1980, currently estimated at $3000.
Stock Market Development And Economic Growth: The Case Of Mauritius
Authors: Nowbutsing Baboo M , Odit M. P.
Published: March 2016

Stock market is an indicator of an economy financial health. It indicates the mood of investors in a country. As such, stock market development is an important ingredient for growth. The stock exchange of Mauritius is fairly new compared to many countries. This paper examines the impact of stock market development on growth in Mauritius. A time series econometric investigation is conducted over the period 1989 -20067. We analyse both the short run and long run relationship by constructing an ECM. Two measures of stock market development namely size and liquidity are used. We define size as the share of market capitalization over GDP and liquidity as volume of share traded over GDP. We found that stock market development positively affect economic growth in Mauritius both in the short run and long run.
China And The U. S. At The Crossroads: Rule Of Law Or Rule Of Force?
Authors: Young Terry , McCord Linnea
Published: March 2016

Although Chinas sudden reach for prosperity has created wealth for thousands of its citizens, it has also generated concern about Chinas future social harmony and stability. At the heart of Chinese politics is the unchallenged dominance of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which has governed China since 1949, but may be facing serious challenges in the years ahead. Likewise, US economic dominance that has existed for decades has hit serious economic headwinds. The recent financial crisis and its staggering public debt are posing a threat to US economic and political leadership in the world and the U.S. may be facing its own problems of maintaining security and harmony in a rapidly worsening economy. The question this paper will address is whether Americas Rule of Law or Chinas Rule of Force will prevail in the long run?
Using A Dynamic Taylor-Type Rule To Examine The Behavior Of Bond Yields: Some International Evidence
Authors: Seyfried William L.
Published: March 2016

A dynamic version of Taylors rule is applied to the analysis of the behavior of short-term and long-term government bonds in different nations. Results indicate that long-term yields are highly sensitive to inflationary expectations, but support was mixed for short-term maturities. Evidence suggests that short-term rates are more responsive to the output gap than long-term rates for all the countries considered. Taylors rule appears to provide insight into understanding similarities and differences in the behavior of interest rate on government bonds of different maturities in the countries studied.
The Maquiladora Industry: Recent Downturn And Future Prospects
Authors: Gorjidooz Javad , Vasigh Bijan
Published: March 2016

The Maquiladora industry was created in the mid-1960 as the United States terminated the Bracero program. The main objective of the Bracero program was to bring in Mexican workers to fulfill U.S. agricultural labor demand. The end of the Bracero program left thousands of unemployed farm workers in Mexican cities bordering the U.S. The Maquiladora programs intent was to subsidize foreign manufacturers that set up plants on the Mexico side of the border to create jobs for the Mexican workers. Mexico allowed plants to temporarily import supplies, parts, machinery, and equipment necessary to produce goods and services in Mexico duty-free as long as the output was exported back to the United States. U.S. firms, as well as other multinational companies, responded enthusiastically to the lure of cheap labor. Mexico experienced high economic growth and become a major player in exporting intra-industry products to the U.S. The NAFTA and other free trade agreements signed by Mexico helped the economic growth of the Maquiladora region. Maquiladora employment increased significantly since the inception of the Maquiladora industry and Maquiladora exports now account for half of Mexicos total exports. The Maquiladora industry is U.S.-demand driven since most of Mexicos Maquiladora production is destined for the U.S. market. The recent recession in the U.S. took a heavy toll on Mexicos Maquiladora industry. Another challenge to the Maquiladora industry is raising global competition, particularly from China. Therefore, the magnitude of the industrys contraction during the most recent recession suggests that there are more factors influencing the industry than just the business cycle. This paper presents the creation of the Maquiladora industry, its success following the NAFTA agreement, and its recent downturn. It also explores the answers to the following questions: How much of the Maquiladora downturn was due to the business cycle? How much was due to structural change? Is the Maquiladora industry ready to face rising global competition?
Using Information Processing To Build A Private Label Brand In Big Emerging Markets
Authors: Smith Rachel K. , Bashaw R. Edward
Published: March 2016

One of the most visible retailing phenomena of the past two decades has been the increase in sales of private labels (PL), or retail brands. Driven by retail consolidation, attractive margins, consumer sophistication, supply chain efficiencies, merchandising strategies, and pricing, PL offer a wider assortment of price and merchandise options for both retailer and consumer. An important part of the overall merchandising mix in the U.S. and Europe for decades, PL have only recently begun to make inroads in other parts of the world. Using the information processing theory, this paper outlines how retailers in three big emerging markets should use the theory in practice to enhance their PL branding strategy.
The Expatriate Experience: A Case Study Of A Pharmaceutical Company In The European Union
Authors: Geigle Michele , Malhotra Naveen K.
Published: March 2016

This study examines the Cross-Cultural adjustment of expatriates entering into Belgium corporate and social society. The research was petitioned by the Organization of People Development of a multinational pharmaceutical corporation based within the European (EU). Concern existed regarding retention rates of expatriates and the formidable costs of failed expatriate assignments. Thirty upper level managers expressed an interest in participating in a series of interviews focused on their personal and professional experiences as expatriates. The methodological approach was qualitative in nature. The technique used was informal, in-depth interviews in tandem with a quantitatively based survey instrument to collect demographic data and satisfaction rates. Results revealed significant dissatisfaction with a number of dependent variables correlated with successful integration, i.e. personal and professional satisfaction and spousal or partner satisfaction. Narrative descriptions of acculturation adjustment provide depth into the challenges of expatriates assignments. Researcher relied on Hofstedes (2001) cultural model for a greater understanding of Cultures Consequences.
Testing The FDI Hypothesis Of Location Advantage In The Case Of Kuwait
Authors: Al-Shammari Nayef , Al-Halaq Said , Al-Shammari Dhuha
Published: March 2016

This study examines the determining factors of FDI inflows in Kuwait. Data sample covers the period from 1975 to 2013. In this study, estimates are tested using Augmented Dickey and Fuller, Johansen Co-integration tests and Error Correction Model (ECM). Results of the Johansen test show that all variables are co-integrated with the Kuwait’s FDI inflows in the long run. Interestingly, factors of market size, economic development, financial deepening, number of population, infrastructure development, openness, and oil rent have long run relationship with the FDI inflows in Kuwait. In the short run, findings also show that the short-run models are in equilibrium.
Issues and Challenges in Open and Distance e-Learning: Perspectives from the Philippines
Authors: Arinto Patricia Brazil
Published: March 2016

Rapid advances in information and communications technology in the digital age have brought about significant changes in the practice of distance education (DE) worldwide. DE practitioners in the Philippines’ open university have coined the term ‘open and distance e-learning’ (ODeL) to refer to the new forms of DE, which are characterised by the convergence of an open learning philosophy, DE pedagogies, and e-learning technologies. This paper discusses the issues and challenges that ODeL poses for the Philippines’ open university from the point of view of the institution’s leading ODeL practitioners. The paper concludes with a discussion of the policy development and administrative changes required to support innovative teaching practice across the institution. The findings and conclusions are relevant for other institutions in the same stage of ODeL development.
Experience with a Massive Open Online Course in Rural Rwanda
Authors: Warugaba Christine , Naughton Brienna , Gauthier Bethany Hedt , Muhirwa Ernest , Amoroso Cheryl L
Published: March 2016

The growing utilization of massive open online courses (MOOCs) is opening opportunities for students worldwide, but the completion rate for MOOCs is low (Liyanagunawardena, Adams, & Williams, 2013). Partners In Health (PIH) implemented a “flipped” MOOC in Rwanda that incorporated in-class sessions to facilitate participant completion.

In October 2013, PIH invited its employees, as well as those at the Ministry of Health, to participate in an online MOOC. Each site had at least one volunteer facilitator who accompanied participants throughout the course by providing course materials and facilitating the understanding of the online material during the weekly class sessions.  Following the conclusion of the course, all participants were asked to complete an online survey.

A total of 38 out of 62 registered participants completed the survey and of these 38 participants, 20 (52.6%) successfully finished the course. The number of in-person sessions attended was significantly associated with course completion (p < 0.05), and 85% who successfully completed the course attended at least three of seven sessions.  Sixteen (80%) participants believed that the completion of this course would help them with career advancement. Half of the participants (19 of 38, 50%) were employed with a position related to research. Other job titles included the following: nurses (4 of 38, 10.5%), a pharmacist (1 of 38, 2.6%), a clinical psychologist (1 of 38, 2.6%), a dentist (1 of 38, 2.6%), and others (10 of 38, 26.3%). The job title was not significantly related to course completion.

Our experience, with a completion rate of over 50%, yields several lessons for incorporating MOOCs into capacity-building programs to leverage the potential of online learning in resource-limited areas.
Comparative Analysis of Pedagogical Strategies Across Disciplines in Open Distance Learning at UnisaODL at Unisa
Authors: Ramdass Kemlall , Masithulela Fulufhelo James
Published: March 2016

Re-engineering technological strategies in teaching and learning in an open distance learning (ODL) environment is paramount as the demand for access to quality higher education escalates drastically on a year to year basis. The organisational framework requires change in order to accommodate the increasing number of students. In view of the changing higher education landscape and the increase in the number of students qualifying for higher education acceptance, open distance education has been opened to residential institutions. Despite the fact that demands is greater than supply in the higher education sector, the University of South Africa (Unisa), in reaction to the “competitive threat,” has embarked on the re-evaluation of ODL as a component of its teaching and learning methodology. Unisa focussed on its pedagogical approaches as a primary means of maintaining its competitive edge.  The challenges in the higher education sector are also attributed to the basic education sector that does not prepare students sufficiently for higher education. ODL, if applied appropriately, could be a strategy to address the issues of access, equality, and equity in a democratic South Africa. Pedagogical strategies that are functional and appropriate need to be applied in the higher education sector. Hence the research question is to determine what ODL strategies can be implemented to ensure that students are on par with traditional universities. Therefore, this paper explores the pedagogical strategies that colleges may use with the intent to improve delivery of teaching and learning in an ODL environment.
Telaah Historis Perkembangan Orientalisme Abad XVI-XX
Authors: Khaldun Rendra
Published: March 2016

Studies on relationship between West and Islam are still important to do till the recent times. The two cultures have been interacting one another for long time and will always do so in the future. To some Muslims point of view, West (Christianity) and East (Islam) become “eternal enemy” to each other. It can be traced in many biased view of orientalist about Islam and Muslims’ hatred against them. In this article I explore background of Islamic studies taken by orientalists. At first, orientalists transformed knowledge from Islam world to West through translating Muslim works into Western languages. As effect of Crusade 1, some orientalists do Islamic studies in order to criticize and weaken Islam through their misinterpretation and negative description about Islam. The come of Enlightenment turned some orientalits’ views on Islam into more neutral and likeable to Muslim. Their motivation to study Islam is only for the sake of knowledge development.

Studies on relationship between West and Islam are still important to do till the recent times. The two cultures have been interacting one another for long time and will always do so in the future. To some Muslims point of view, West (Christianity) and East (Islam) become “eternal enemy” to each other. It can be traced in many biased view of orientalist about Islam and Muslims’ hatred against them. In this article I explore background of Islamic studies taken by orientalists. At first, orientalists transformed knowledge from Islam world to West through translating Muslim works into Western languages. As effect of Crusade 1, some orientalists do Islamic studies in order to criticize and weaken Islam through their misinterpretation and negative description about Islam. The come of Enlightenment turned some orientalits’ views on Islam into more neutral and likeable to Muslim. Their motivation to study Islam is only for the sake of knowledge development.
Ahmadiyah: Sebuah Titik Yang Diabaikan
Authors: Fadli Adi
Published: March 2016

Abdul Mukti Ali mengatakan bahwa Ahmadiyah sebagai salah satu gerakan keagamaan belum memberikan sumbangan yang berarti terhadap pemikiran Islam modern di Indonesia. Deliar Noer, pakar sejarah Islam modern Indonesia, menyatakan bahwa Ahmadiyah merupakan kelompok kecil yang tidak berarti bagi pemikiran modern di Indonesia. Pernyataan kedua tokoh besar tersebut memberi kesan bahwa Ahmadiyah bukan merupakan titik yang memberi arti menjadi garis sehingga dapat bermakna bagi semesta. Ia seakan ditiadakan, bahkan dengan sengaja dinafikan setelah pada periode awal di Indonesia dengan tokoh-tokoh intelektualnya yang militan telah dapat memberikan pengaruh terhadap intelektual muda Islam.Jika sedemikian tidak pentingnya eksistensi Ahmadiyah, maka ada apa dengannya sehingga belakangan ini kelompok keagamaan itu mendapat sorotan banyak pihak?
Dinamika Pendidikan Islam: Studi Perubahan Kelembagaan dan Metodologi Pada Madrasah Model
Authors: Churahman Taufik , Musfiqon Musfiqon
Published: March 2016

In this article, I study Islamic education developing in undulated ways from the classic to modern era, including in Indonesia. There is dynamics in two cases: institution and methodology. In term of institutional dynamics, Islamic educational institutions are established through three phases: mosques, Khan Mosques and madrasahs. In Indonesia, madrasahs are formed from teaching and learning in Muslim leaders’ (kiyais) houses, mosques, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) and then madrasahs. In term of methodological dynamics, Islamic education in madrasahs is started from lecture, memorization, and open discussion. In Indonesia, the developed methods are lecture given through sorogan, bandongan, and classical ways. Those institutional and methodological dynamics bring about madrasahs have special characteristics as particular Islamic educational institutions. As a result, excellent and model madrasahs have been established recently.
Pembaruan Hukum Islam: Menimbang Tawaran Pemikiran ‘Abd Al-Lâh Ahmad Al-Na’îm
Authors: Mutawalli Mutawalli
Published: March 2016

One of the Islamic doctrines that becomes methodological base for Muslims in the implementation of Islam is ijtihad. This concept, however, is considered valid when it is applied in zhanni areas, not qath¢i ones and Islamic theology. In Islamic terminology, terms syari’ah and fiqh are interesting to be discussed and reformed. Transformative-contextual Islamic thinking reconstruction is greatly needed so that syari’ah exists and is able to become modern constitution. One of the Islamic thinkers who tries to actualize ijtihad as a scientific paradigm in Islamic law reform is Abdullah al-Na’im. He tries to reform Islamic law in facing Western law development, especially in public Islamic law. This writing is constructed to see Al-Naim’s intellectual setting and how he sets ijtihad as scientific paradigm in Islamic law. Hopefully, this writing will give perspectives in facing modern problems.
Menyingkap Kuasa Maskulinitas di Balik Tabir Feminitas Wanita Jawa
Authors: Fauziyah Yayuk
Published: March 2016

Berkelamin wanita bukanlah ‘pilihan’ hamba-Nya. Tak ada seorang pun yang berhak menentukan dirinya menjadi laki-laki atau wanita karena itu adalah “titah” dari Sang Kuasa. Oleh karena itu tidaklah mungkin Sang Pencipta akan bertindak tidak adil dengan keduanya. Menjadi sangat tidak arif jika di antara keduanya, laki-laki dan perempuan ada yang mengklaim sepihak sebagai superior atau menjadi “the self’” dan yang lain menjadi inferior atau menjadi “the other”, karena hal itu juga merupakan sebentuk ketidakadilan yang sama sekali tidak diinginkan oleh Sang Kuasa.
Dinamika Komunikasi Wanita Arab Bercadar
Authors: Mutiah Mutiah
Published: March 2016

This study focuses on the authentic appearance of Arab women who wear the veil, which is the veil itself is a cultural dress in Saudi Arabia. The study purpose to understand the meaning of cadar itself and know the managing impression that accured. The research use qualitative methode with fenomenology approach. In this study there were 11 informants who are willing to articulate their experiences openly. Generally, researcher obtained a spontaneous statement so the data obtained naturally. The meaning of wearing the veils that they construct by them self reduced into three categories. Wearing the veil as obeydiant of woman muslim,an honour and family tradition.These categories is influenced by situational factors. This research ultimately shows and understand the interaction and communication that occurs within communities of Arab women who wear veils itself and the interaction that occurs with the surrounding community, and nuances of the place of ethnic identity when interaction takes place.
Hubungan Antara Karakteristik Sosial Ekonomi Dengan Pengambilan Keputusan Inovasi Siaran Televisi Digital
Authors: Haryati Haryati
Published: March 2016

Migration from analog to digital technology, requires a lot of preparation, both from the side of the device, the regulation of the broadcasting industry, and the society. This study refers to the Diffusion of Innovations theory (the theory of Diffusion of Innovation) (Rogers, 1986) that try to explain how an innovation (technology) can be accepted into the community, through a process of decision. The aim of the research is to find out the relationship between socio-economic characteristics of the innovation and decision-making broadcast of digital television. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods aim to find out the relationship between socio-economic characteristics of the innovation and decision-making broadcast of digital television. The research was carried out in seven counties/cities in West Java Province and Banten Province. The selection of samples is carried out by Multistage Random Cluster Sampling. The number of samples as many as 813 people assigned by Proportional Sampling techniques, with the character category of respondents age 15 years until 64 years. Significance test results with the method at the rate of 5% Pearson pointed out that, the relationship between innovation decision-making variables with socio-economic characteristics on three aspects, namely, education, income, and spending is weak and insignificant, while on access to information, the value of relationships and significant. This suggests the necessity of strengthening the capacity of absorption of community efforts in the face of digital broadcast television, can be done by fixing the value of any existing components on the operational level. As a priority, is how the effort to improve the economy of society, especially in terms of education, income, and expenditure permonth.
Model Komunikasi Formal dan Informal dalam Proses Kegiatan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Authors: Sulaiman Adhi Iman
Published: March 2016

The research development actors are performing on the communication functions. In this study focused on the formal and informal communication, as of opening access, approach on location, design,implementation and evaluation of empowerment program, located in the village of Pasuruhan, Subdistrict Binangun of Cilacap Regency. The purpose of this study was to construct patterns of formal and informal communication in the process of community development activities, especially in the village of Pasuruhan, District Binangun, Cilacap Regency, Central Java Province. The approach was qualitative and the study sample was purposive. Data collection techniques with the Focus Group Discussion (FGD), interviews and observations. Results showed: (1) Formal communication could not be separated from the formal communication in the research process and implementation of empowerment.While formal communication performed after the open access and to reinforce the aim of activity. And then in the implementation of socialization, extension and comparative studies. (2) The failure to informal communication processes, maked the process of qualitative research in particular, could be resistance, minus support, distrust, andcould even rejection of research informants. (3) Formal communication had structured nature, focused and symbolic interaction of status the institution or organizationof communicators. While the informal communication had unstructured nature, dialogical process or more flexible and could be long term, however the discussion wouldbe not focus.
Implementasi Model Komunikasi Kesehatan melalui Penyebaran Informasi Jaminan Kesehatan Masyarakat Jawa Barat
Authors: Rahmat Agus , Perbawasari Susi , Zubair Feliza , Koswara Aang
Published: March 2016

Every behavior is based on knowledge, therefore the success of public health insurance (Jamkesmas) program conduct by the government for poor community require communication and socialization of the program, through various existing channels. How health communication model implemented by the government in order to disseminate Jamkesmas information particularly in West Java region? The purpose of this research is to discover the direction of information stream in socialization of Jamkesmas program, through quantitative approach. In addition, sampling use multistage cluster sampling with 180 respondents. The result of the research shows that interpersonal communication with formal opinion leaders act as the main channel for poor community to obtain information. It means that the public target for strengthening or success of Jamkesmas socialization is opinion leaders such as head of the neighborhood or local community and cadres.
Perilaku Komunikasi Kelompok Komunitas Virtual Kaskus Regional Riau Raya
Authors: Yohana Nova , Wulandari Tika
Published: March 2016

The development of internet which grew rapidly has given rise to virtual communities among others such as the Kaskus Community of Riau Raya Region. In this community a new form of social space was created that influence the interaction and communication behavior among its members. This study aimed to determine the role of communicator of the virtual group, the interchangeable messages, the interaction patterns, the unity and norms of group communication in Kaskus virtual community of Riau Raya Region in Pekanbaru. The qualitative method was employed using symbolic interaction approach and the instruments used to collect the data were observation, interview and documentation. The result of the study showed that the member of Kaskus virtual community of Riau Raya has a role in accordance with the structure and the level of the post. As a forum for discussion and trading, the members of this community share information using Kaskus language as the group identity. Social interaction that exist in this community is not only happening in online communication but also offline communication.
Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) di Tingkat Pemerintahan Desa
Authors: Praditya Didit
Published: March 2016

The central government often puts the village as an object, so the utilization of ICT programs only reached district or subdistrict area. Therefore the emergence of movement from villages that use internet, become a lesson that the initiative can be done from the bottom (village). The research was conducted through a case study by performing interviews and observations in Panjalu Village, Subdistrict Panjalu, Distric of Ciamis. Interview guidance is used to find out the condition of the village before and after the utilization of ICT. The result showed that Panjalu Village has held ICT training to the village employees and cadres. The utilization of ICT related to the business sector is quite complete and informative. The available website is used by the village government to promote agricultural, tourist sites, and handicrafts from SME (Small Medium Enterprises). In terms of e-government solution, the utilization of ICT largely are in the information stage, and a little bit are still in the interaction stage. The utilization of ICT in Panjalu Village is used to distribute or disseminate the information regarding the development activities.
Peran Pengelola Radio Komunitas dalam Mengembangkan Siaran Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Hasandinata Neti Sumiati
Published: March 2016

Facing the wave of globalization, community radio as broadcast industry with local content, are required awareness to increase local wisdom in every aspect of life particularly culture aspect.  Therefore management of community radio need to understand local wisdom for implemented in packaging  content.  The problem is how management of community radio in developing local wisdom broadcast, the purpose of this research is to find out  the role of community radio management in development local wisdom broadcast.  This research is qualitative, purposively informan selection, data collection technique by interview, observation, and documentation.  The result show that the role of community radio management in developing local wisdom broadcast is realized in form of local wisdom broadcast in community radio is the featured broadcast program. Programs and broadcasts local wisdom in the form of the local culture, manifested through broadcast programs compiled and presented in a packed agenda that creatively with interactive concept.
Krisis dan Komunikasi pada Masyarakat Miskin Perdesaan
Authors: Runtiko Agus Ganjar , Adi Tri Nugroho , Novianti Wiwik
Published: March 2016

The effect of the crisis is often multiple on people in rural poverty that secluded and away from the reach of government. Main factor cannot be ignored in crisis is communication. Prolonged crisis will occur when the channels of communication in society clogged. This study establishes three specific targets: (1) To obtain a comprehensive overview of the rural poor people’s knowledge about the crisis and the potential impact, (2) To discover crisis problems faced by the rural people poor, (3 ) To enlist communication problems in a crisis situation. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. Research data collect by conducting FGD of 40 informants selected based on purposive sampling, furthermore eight people were interviewed in depth, plus other supporting informant. The results of the research show people on those two locations have understood the crisis based on their experience of dealing with it. They believe the economic crisis as the first aspect that must be resolved. The completion of crisis should consider indigenous wisdom to avoid a new crisis.
Cyberstalking di Twitter @triomacan2000 pada Pemilu 2014
Authors: Juditha Christiany
Published: March 2016

The use of Twitter is open up the space for freedom of expression and opinion. But also raised a new phenomenon called cyberstalking (bullying). Acts of bullying (violence/intimidation) are also occur in cyberspace. People are free to commit violence and intimidate others without  either use a personal account, institutional and anonymous. Especially when  the Election arrives. This action is more intense uncontrolled. This study was carried out to get an overview of the phenomenon of cyberstalking on Twitter in 2014 elections that carried the account @ TrioMacan2000. The method used is a qualitative content analysis of the unit of analysis is the whole message (tweet) on account @ TrioMacan2000 during the legislative election campaign period opens March 16 to April 5, 2014. The study concluded that most of the tweets are also pictures posted on the account @ TrioMacan2000 throughout the campaign period of election legislation, cyberstalking entered in all categories studied, namely the desire to hurt; post power imbalance; repetition, as well as the pleasure that is felt by the perpetrators.
Komunikasi Kepemimpinan Prabowo Subianto pada Fanpage Facebook
Authors: Rustandi Dudi
Published: March 2016

Social media presence allows every person to communicate with the others. It was not deterred by the problems of space and time. So that every person can communicate with anyone, anywhere. No exception for (candidate) leaders. As a leader, Prabowo open channels of communication through the medium of Facebook and Twitter. The problem of this study is how communication is done by Prabowo. Using narrative analysis research methods, the author examines the text Prabowo statement (August 17, 2014) ahead of the Presidential inauguration period 2014-2019. From the conclusion, that the way of communicating Prabowo analyzed based on the statements in response to the political situation always adheres to the 1945 Constitution and the integrity of the nation. While in narrating a national event Prabowo also emphasizes how the interests of the nation must take precedence over the interests of individuals and groups. Thus, the disappointment that comes from an emotional situation becomes a meaningless group than in the interests of preserving the integrity of the nation.
Kaidah Interaksi Komunikasi Tradisi Lisan Basiacuang dalam Adat Perkawinan Melayu Kampar Riau
Authors: Yohana Nova , Husmiwati Kurnia
Published: March 2016

Basiacuang verbal tradition in the traditional marriage ceremony in the Kampar Malay speech community in Kuok village, Kuok Subdistrict, Kampar District in Riau province, is a part of the customs and traditions inherited from ancestors. This tradition is organized as a performance, and it has a social function in the Kampar Malay community. The problem in this research is how the rules of communicative interaction of basiacuang verbal tradition in the Malay Riau marriage ceremony. This study is purposed to determine the linguistic rules, interaction rules, and cultural norms in performance of basiacuang verbal tradition in the traditional marriage ceremony of Malay Kampar custom. The method used is a qualitative method to ethnography approach of communication. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study showed that the linguistic rules of Basiacuang verbal tradition prioritize the beauty of language usage that conveyed by the speaker. Whether the interaction rules of speech in basiacuang tradition, success or fail depending on the ability and the fluency of the speaker in applying the value. Culture rules in basiacuang is in which every utterance contains of proverbs and rhymes that have a philosophical meaning, values and norms in the Kampar Malay life community.
Konstruksi Realitas Siaran Berita pada Televisi Lokal
Authors: Sumiaty Noneng , Sumiati Neti
Published: March 2016

The research generally aims to know the reality of journalists and television media in local television news. This is a descriptive study through a qualitative approach. Techniques of data collection are done through observation, in-depth interviews with key informants (key person), which is leading people in the editorial, the coordinator of the coverage, presenter of news, finance and human resource development and master of ceremony room ATV Sukabumi. The survey results revealed that to serve a local television news  required reporting from journalists. Before the news broadcast gets edit of journalists, the coordinator of the coverage and the editor in chief as the elaboration of filtering journalist and chief editor of coverage as the owner of a local television media. So that, a local television news broadcast can not avoid the subjective element of the journalists and media owners who are part of the construction.
Persepsi Wartawan terhadap Aktivitas Jurnalistik Investigasi
Authors: Dirgahayu Dida
Published: March 2016

Investigative reporting is a journalist working product related to the public interest and contain information that will not be revealed without the efforts of a journalist. Form of original investigative reporting exposing and documenting the various activities subject, previously unknown to the public. The problem in this research is how the perception of journalists on the descriptive with a sample of 20 journalists with the sampling technique is total sample. The results showed reporters normative and practical understanding of journalism and its activities. The reporters have ever been conducting a  journalistic investigation. Not all reporters like investigative journalism activities. The journalists motivated conduct investigative journalism because it has the support of companies publishing original work place and feel satisfied with their activities.
Konsep Diri Remaja dari Keluarga Bercerai
Authors: Supratman Lucy Pujasari
Published: March 2016

Being an adolescent as a family member from parental divorce is still lackingtobe appointedon aresearch topic, and mostly focused on the influence or impact of divorce. The researcher wants to explore adolescents’ experiences from divorce families. The study was conducted using qualitativeresearchmethods through observation and in-depth interviewwith descriptive case study on tenadolescentsfromdivorcefamilies. While the respondents weretaken bysnowball samplingandpurposivesampling. The results showed thatadolescents have difficult experiencesto be in divorcefamily.  The adolescent experience of being displaced communicated verbally and nonverbally. The verbal communication is the language of motivation adolescents enlightened and openness. While the non verbal, they follow parents advices, full of comfort, and positive appearance. Theybecome adolescents whohavevirtueinreligiousity, independence, futuristic and maturity self-concept.
Sikap Masyarakat Terhadap Debat Calon Presiden pada Pemilu Presiden 2014 di RCTI
Authors: Budhirianto Syarif
Published: March 2016

President and vice president candidates debate campaign on   Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) station followed by two couples is to explain the vision and mission of the next government, so that the public can determine balanced and objective political attitudes. This study uses a quantitative approach by means of surveys. The goal is to determine public attitudes toward campaign events conducted at the presidential debate on RCTI. Sample size is 60 respondents chosen by Yamane sampling that located in Sumedang. The results show that respondents’ understanding and interest in this campaign is very good, but not followed by aspects of consciousness and behavior in support of the candidate. It happened because the communication messages are delivered has been mediated by group and interpersonal factors.
Stock Return and Trading Volume - An Application of the Markov Switching Model
Authors: Wu Jing-Tung
Published: March 2016

The relationship between stock return and trading volume has been extensively documented by earlier studies. Financial academics unveiled some potential reasons of this phenomenon, but it still left for several inconclusive evidences. This paper employs the Markov switching model (MSM) to investigate the relationship. The results identify that second regime exist and persist, which is consistent with earlier study indicating that there are complex influences in stock return and trading volume. One possible explanation would be that people are not always rational; their financial decisions are influenced by behavioral biases. If people change their beliefs or preferences, then the regime switches. This leads to the conclusion that, the results are strongly in favor of a non-linear relation between stock return and trading volume. Also, it is interesting to find that industry play an important role. The deviations of the regime parameters are different across industries, which stands for risk-varying and is fit to the conventional wisdoms. This paper further tests the glamour (value) stock effect by the MSM; the result shows that the factor does affect the probabilities of the expected regime duration periods.
Zipf law analysis of urban scale in China
Authors: Ziqin Wen
Published: March 2016

In this paper, by using China's urban population data from 1990 to 2010 and double logarithmic regression model to test China’s urban scale and urban rank through Zipf law, we found that China’s urban scale distribution is relatively balanced, virtually conforming to Zipf's law. Researching and analyzing urban scale distribution of China’s every province’s, we also found that the urban scale distributions of China’s all provinces are relatively complicated and they are not even close to 1. The increase of Zipf index means that urban scale distribution is transiting from primacy degree distribution to ideal Zipf distribution. Further analyzing and categorizing every province’s Zipf index, we can conclude that China’s urban scale distribution can be categorized four mainly: achieved ideal Zipf law; approaching to ideal Zipf distribution; The transition state from the primacy degree distribution to the Zipf law distribution; typical primacy degree distribution.