bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DESENTRALISASI FISKAL DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI PROPINSI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Suciayu Dwi , Wibawa Fahmi
Published: February 2016

Purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of fiscal decentralization to economic growth in The Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. The Explanatory variables is local district government’s budget in terms of acceptance of revenue, revenue-sharing, the general allocation fund, and special allocation funds to economic growth in the province. The result show fiscal decentralization contributes effect to economic growth. Yet, Each variable point out that foreign-source revenue significant to influence economic growth, revenue-sharing significant effect on economic growth, the general allocation fund a significant effect on economic growth, the special allocation fund doesn’t give significant effect on economic growth. This means the implementation of fiscal decentralization has positive influence on economic growth. Thus, the central government may continue in implement fiscal decentralization in a special area of Yogyakarta since the policy could promote economic growth in the region.DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v1i1.2593
Front Matter
Authors: Signifikan_2012 Jurnal
Published: February 2016

DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v1i2.2606
Back Matter
Authors: Signifikan_2012 Jurnal
Published: February 2016

DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v1i2.2607
PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI REGIONAL DI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Lestari Ayu Zakya
Published: February 2016

The aim of this research is to know the effects of local government budget from number of population and human capital ratio to regional economic growth in province of West Java. This research used analysis on panel data estimation. The study results showed that all independent variables in the model can explain the variation of dependent variable, which is regional economic growth in province of West Java for 96,15%. So, throughout the research period, there were policy changes which gave the effect on regional economic growth. It can be seen from dummy variabel of regional autonomy that influences regional economic growth for significant t-value on up to 95%. Then, about local income variable which does not give effect, but the other variables; number of population gives effect and negative for 7,61% and human capital ratio which gives positive effect for 1,95% on regional economic growth.DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v2i1.2375
PENYERAPAN TENAGA KERJA PADA PROYEK PENAWARAN MODAL DALAM NEGERI DI PROPINSI MALUKU
Authors: Duwita Ummi
Published: February 2016

This study aims to find out the amount of absorption of labor on the project in the province of Maluku domestic investment PMDN. However, the absorption of labour not only become the main focus of this analysis. The analysis method used is a quantitative method. Where quantitative aspect such us. the number of projects were analyzed, and production capacity of absorption of labor. Results of the analysis show that capital investment projects in the country directly to the addition of the influential budget development, capital investment projects In the country (PMDN) is also very influential in open employment opportunities as well as absorption of manpower there during the years 2005-2010 although absorption showed fluctuations. Therefore, it needs to be improved promotion-promotion of potential areas by Maluku Province for easy BKPMD is known by both national and Foreign investors so that there is a motivation from them to infuse capital in MalukuDOI: 10.15408/sjie.v2i2.2424
EFISIENSI BANK PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH: PENDEKATAN STOCHASTIC FRONTIER
Authors: Fadhlullah Ahmad Husein
Published: February 2016

The objective of this research is to analyze the efficiency rate at Islamic regional banks (BPD) in Indonesia, with case of 15 Islamic regional banks from 2008 – 2012. The method that used in this research is stochastic frontier analysis approach (SFA), which uses the input variable (such as human resources cost, administration cost, and other expenses) and the output variable is SFA (operational income). The average efficiency rate from 15 Islamic regional banks from 2008 – 2012 with SFA method is 53.21 percent and all of the Islamic regional banks doesn’t achieve the 100 percent efficiency. The most efficient banks is Islamic regional bank of Kalimantan Barat which the efficiency rate achieve 90.42 percent and the most inefficiency banks is Islamic regional bank of Sumatera Barat. The average efficiency rate from 2008-2012 is always increase each year. In 2008 the average efficiency rate only 33.57 percent and in the last of 2012 achieve 71.81 percent.DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v4i1.2291
Hypoxia Challenge Testing in Neonates for Fitness to Fly
Authors: Vetter-Laracy Susanne , Osona Borja , Peña-Zarza Jose Antonio , Gil Jose Antonio , Figuerola Joan
Published: February 2016

BACKGROUND:

Preflight hypoxia challenge testing (HCT) in a body plethysmograph has previously been done only on infants >3 months of corrected gestational age (CGA). This study aims to determine the earliest fit-to-fly age by testing neonates <1 week old.

METHODS:

A prospective observational study was carried out on 3 groups of infants: healthy term infants ≤7 days old, preterm infants (≥34 weeks CGA) 2 to 3 days before discharge, and preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). HCT was conducted using a body plethysmograph with a 15% fraction of inspired oxygen. The oxygen saturation (Spo2) test fail point was <85%.

RESULTS:

Twenty-four term (mean CGA 40 weeks), 62 preterm (37 weeks), and 23 preterm with BPD (39.5 weeks) infants were tested. One term infant (4.2%) and 12 preterm infants without BPD (19.4%) failed. Sixteen (69.3%) preterm infants with BPD failed (P < .001), with a median drop in Spo2 of 16%. At 39 weeks CGA, neither preterm infants without BPD nor term infants had an Spo2 <85%. However, 7 of 12 term infants with BPD failed the HCT.

CONCLUSIONS:

Term and preterm infants without BPD born at >39 weeks CGA do not appear to be likely to desaturate during a preflight HCT and so can be deemed fit to fly according to current British Thoracic Society Guidelines.
Preschool Assessment of Preterm Infants Treated With Darbepoetin and Erythropoietin
Authors: Ohls Robin K. , Cannon Daniel C. , Phillips John , Caprihan Arvind , Patel Shrena , Winter Sarah , Steffen Michael , Yeo Ronald A. , Campbell Richard , Wiedmeier Susan , Baker Shawna , Gonzales Sean , Lowe Jean
Published: February 2016

BACKGROUND:

We previously reported improved neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years among infants treated with the erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) darbepoetin alfa (darbepoetin) or erythropoietin. Here we characterize 4-year outcomes.

METHODS:

Former preterm infants randomly assigned to receive darbepoetin (10 μg/kg, once per week), erythropoietin (400 U/kg, 3 times/week), or placebo through 35 weeks’ postconceptual age were evaluated at 3.5 to 4 years of age. For comparison, healthy children formerly delivered full term (term controls [TCs]) were also recruited. All participants were assessed by using measures of full-scale IQ (FSIQ) and general language from the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Third Edition, and an overall measure of executive function, on the basis of tests evaluating inhibitory control and spatial working memory. Rates of neurodevelopmental impairment were compared across groups.

RESULTS:

Multivariate analysis of variance compared children randomly assigned to ESAs (n = 39), placebo (n =14), and TCs (n = 24). FSIQ and performance IQ were significantly higher in the ESA group than in the placebo group (FSIQ: 91.1 ± 17.5 vs 79.2 ± 18.5, P = .036; performance IQ: 93.0 ± 17.0 vs 79.5 ± 19.5, P = .018). Follow-up analyses revealed that the children receiving ESAs performed better than those who received placebo on executive function tasks. The ESA group’s performance was below that of TCs, but the results did not reach significance on executive function. The incidence of neurodevelopmental impairment was greater in the placebo group than in the ESA group.

CONCLUSIONS:

ESA-treated infants had better cognitive outcomes and less developmental impairment at 3.5 to 4 years of age compared with placebo-treated infants. ESAs show promise in improving long-term cognitive outcomes of infants born prematurely.
A policisztás ovárium szindróma pszichológiai megközelítése. Módszertani ajánlások és a fenotipikus csoportalkotás bevezetése
Authors: Mohácsi Bernadett , Almássy Zsuzsanna , Szemán-Nagy Anita
Published: February 2016

A policisztás ovárium szindróma (PCOS) a leggyakoribb endokrin megbetegedés a reproduktív korú nők körében, amely különböző endokrin- és metabolikus zavarokkal, illetve széles skálán mozgó klinikai megjelenési formákkal jellemezhető. Domináns szimptómái a menstruációs ciklus zavara, a hyperandrogenismus, valamint a betegség névadó tünete, az ovárium policisztás elváltozása. A PCOS kezelése gyakran megreked a speciális tünetegyüttes farmakológiai terápiájánál, a betegséggel bizonyítottan együttjáró életminőségromlás kérdése viszont többnyire kikerül mind a kutatások, mind a betegellátó rendszer érdeklődésének homlokteréből. A tanulmány célja a PCOS tüneteivel kapcsolatos jelentős pszichológiai kutatások elemző összefoglalása, illetve a PCOS-szel kapcsolatos nemzetközi pszichológiai kutatások során alkalmazott (szimulált diagnózis felállítására alkalmas) mérőeszközök bemutatása. A tanulmány a PCOS fenotípusok szerinti pszichológiai elemzése és a betegség cirkuláris oksági megközelítése mellett érvel.
Az arcfelismerési zavarok osztályozása a kialakulás oka, az idegtudományi, valamint a viselkedéses eredmények tükrében
Authors: Németh Kornél , Zimmer Márta
Published: February 2016

A prosopagnosia az ismerős arcok felismerési zavara normál látási és kognitív funkciók ellenére. A zavar szerzett formája az occipito-temporalis területek károsodásának következtében alakul ki, míg a születéstől meglévő zavar idegrendszeri háttere nagymértékű heterogenitást mutat. Az agykárosodási mintázat változatossága mellett a tünetek súlyosságában is nagy egyéni különbségeket találunk. Bár az elmúlt 20 évben az arcfelismerési zavar kutatását egyre nagyobb érdeklődés övezi, a vizsgálati eredmények alapján levonható következtetések általánosíthatóságát limitálja, hogy ezek többnyire egyedi, elszigetelt esetekből indulnak ki. Ha egyértelmű konklúzió nem rajzolódik is ki az ismert eredmények alapján, az mindenképpen megállapítható, hogy számos aspektus tekintetében a zavar alcsoportokra osztható. A tárgyfelismerési zavarok osztályozásának analógiájára felmerül az arcfelismerési zavarok apperceptív és asszociatív alcsoportokra bontásának lehetősége, valamint hogy a zavar akár spektrum jellegű is lehet. A prosopagnosia veleszületett típusában a generációkon át megjelenő esetek ráirányítják a figyelmet a genetikai eredet kérdésére. Jelen tanulmányban áttekintjük az arcfelismerési zavar csoportosításának lehetséges szempontjait. Továbbá az ismert esetek áttekintésével próbáljuk megmutatni a differenciálás szükségességét, valamint rávilágítunk azokra a szempontokra, amelyek szem előtt tartásával a következő vizsgálatok során érdemi lépéseket tehetünk a zavar megismerése felé.
Pszichológiai iskolák napjainkban — A tranzakcióanalízis (TA) képessége a megújulásra
Authors: Járó Katalin , Antal Sándor
Published: February 2016

A tanulmány a tranzakcióanalízis szemszögéből abba a tágabb kérdéskörbe világít be, milyen az esélye a gyakorlatban születő elméleteknek és módszereknek arra, hogy a korszerű pszichológiai tudomány továbbra is önálló irányzatként számoljon velük. Az iskola olyan szellemi és szakmai tartalékai vannak a fókuszban, amelyek biztosítják számára, hogy rendre megküzdjön az új idők társadalmi és professzionális kihívásaival és megőrizve sajátszerűségét, képes legyen megújulni. Kitüntetetten foglalkozunk a krízis- és problémakezelési technikák feltérképezésével, az új kihívások fogadási stratégiáinak bemutatásával egyrészt az iskolában az ezredfordulón lezajlott krízis kreatív meghaladásának tapasztalatai, valamint az alapító, Eric Berne születésének 100. évfordulójához kapcsolódó számvetés alapján. A tanulmány számba veszi a szakmai közösség identitásépítésének, az optimista jövőképek kimunkálásának fontos szerepét. Végül bemutatja, hogy kiérlelt megküzdési stratégiáinak birtokában a TA hogyan határozza meg jelenlegi feladatait, mit tesz, hogy erősítse elfogadottságát.
Felnőttkori figyelemhiányos hiperaktivitás zavar és szülőség: Szakirodalmi összefoglaló
Authors: Somogyi Klára , Máté Orsolya , Miklósi Mónika
Published: February 2016

A figyelemhiányos hiperaktivitás zavar (ADHD) az egyik leggyakrabban diagnosztizált, nagy családi halmozódást mutató neuropszichiátriai megbetegedés gyermek- és serdülőkorban, amely 40–66%-ban a felnőttkorban is fennmarad. A zavar transzgenerációs átörökítésében feltehetően szerepet játszik, hogy a felnőtt ADHD számos korrelátuma, például az alacsonyabb szocioökonómiai státusz, az interperszonális kapcsolatok zavara, komorbid kórképek fennállása, növeli az ADHD rizikóját, illetve befolyásolja annak lefolyását az utódban. A vizsgálatok szerint a szülői ADHD a gyermekben súlyosabb figyelemzavaros/ hiperaktív tünetekkel, az agresszió magasabb szintjével, jelentősebb funkcióromlással jár együtt. A genetikailag meghatározott környezeti rizikótényezők közül tanulmányunkban a szülőséggel kapcsolatos tényezőkre fókuszálunk. Az ADHD-ban szenvedo gyermekek szüleiben igazolt magasabb szülői stressz, alacsonyabb észlelt szülői hatékonyság összefüggésben áll a szülői ADHD-val. A zavarra jellemző neurokognitív deficitek a szülői viselkedés jellegzetes nehézségeihez vezetnek. A szakirodalom szerint leginkább a hatékony viselkedéskontroll, a konzisztens megerősítés, a mindennapi tevékenységek strukturálása, szabályok felállítása és tartása nehezített, valamint problémák jelentkezhetnek az érzelmi válaszkészség, az empátia területén is. Az ADHD-ban szenvedő szülő így éppen azokban a szülői funkciókban teljesít gyengén, amelyekre ADHD-ban szenvedő gyermekének a legnagyobb szüksége lenne. Az ADHD komplex kezelésében ezért fontos a szülői ADHD rutinszerű szűrése, szükség esetén adekvát kezelés felajánlása. Bár a szülői ADHD gyógyszeres kezelése a szülő tüneteit igazolható módon csökkenti, önmagában nem elegendő a szülőség fontos aspektusainak módosításához. Ehhez a szülőségben mutatkozó jellegzetes deficitekre fókuszáló intervenciókra van szükség. Végül, mindig gondolnunk kell arra is, hogy a szülő neurokognitív deficitjei állhatnak a compliance problémáinak hátterében.
Pozitív pszichológia a tehetséggondozásban
Authors: Péter-Szarka Szilvia
Published: February 2016

A pozitív pszichológia és a tehetséggondozás területe külön-külön számos eredménnyel és jelentős szakirodalmi háttérrel rendelkezik, ugyanakkor e két terület még kevéssé talált egymásra. A tanulmány célja elsosorban az, hogy áttekintést nyújtson a pozitív pszichológia olyan vonatkozásairól, melyek az oktatás, és ezen belül is a tehetséggondozás, területén új lehetőségeket és új irányt mutatnak a kutatás és a gyakorlat számára. A cikk első része röviden bemutatja a pozitív pszichológia alapelveit, melyek megalapozzák a tanításban való alkalmazás lehetőségét. Ezután a pozitív pszichológia és a tehetséggondozás kapcsolatának részletesebb ismertetése következik. Néhány általános összefüggés mellett az egyéni tapasztalatok, a személyes erősségek és az intézmények vonatkozásában ismertetünk olyan kutatási eredményeket, melyek meggyőzően támasztják alá a pozitív pszichológia és a tehetséggondozás kapcsolatának továbbgondolását, annak létjogosultságát és szükségességét.
Postawa moralna i komunikacyjna nauczyciela akademickiego w kształtowaniu osobowości studentów
Authors: Nęcek Robert
Published: February 2016

W artykule autor zajmuje się problematyką moralnej i komunikacyjnej postawy nauczycieli akademickich, która ma istotny wpływ na kształtowanie osobowości studentów. Jest to niezwykle istotne, gdyż między wychowaniem a przekazem zachodzi ścisły związek. Wychowanie umożliwia przekaz, który pozytywnie lub negatywnie wpływa na rozwój i formację młodych ludzi. Choć edukacja – według Franciszka – ulega powszechnej degradacji, a każda próba osiągnięcia jedności jest udaremniana ze względu na interesy, które w większości przypadków z edukacją nie mają wiele wspólnego i trudno jest doprowadzić do uzupełniania się postaw przeciwstawnych; to jednak nauczanie zawsze pozostanie wyrazem miłości społecznej. W niej bowiem istnieją paradoksy: im więcej zwraca się uwagi na detale i poszczególne sprawy każdego studenta, tym bardziej „jego działanie wiąże się z tym, co wspólne, co wielkie, z tym, co buduje naród i państwo”.
Kľúčové sociálne kompetencie sociálnych pracovníkov v procese celoživotného vzdelávania sa
Authors: Cehelská Daniela
Published: February 2016

Príspevok pojednáva o kľúčových sociálnych kompetenciách nevyhnutných pre výkon profesionálnej činnosti sociálnych pracovníkov v kontexte procesu celoživotného vzdelávania sa. Uvedené kompetencie predstavuje v oblasti prejavov správania profesionálnych sociálnych pracovníkov ako aj v príkladoch konkrétnych cvičení, praktík kompetencií sociálneho pracovníka pri výkone konkrétnej praktickej činnosti.
Literature Review: Transition From Paediatric to Adult Services in Haemophilia
Authors: Chaplin Steve
Published: February 2016

The need to prepare children and young people with haemophilia for long-term care in the adult sector has long been accepted and is reflected in many national health care policies. Ideally, transition should be an individualised age- and development-appropriate process, through which each young person is empowered to self-manage, with support from their families and multidisciplinary team (MDT). It is widely recognised that young people who are not engaged in self-management frequently become non-adherent to therapy. For those with haemophilia, this can have a life-long impact on joint health and quality of life. In practice, anecdotal reports from individuals suggest that the transition process is often poorly planned, leaving them feeling lost and unsupported by the healthcare professionals who, until this point, have been core members of their support network. Rarely are the views of young people or their families sought regarding the outcome of their transition process. For those with less severe disease or rarer bleeding disorders, and for girls at the menarche, transition is often not addressed at all. This literature review forms the first part of a project that seeks to identify the outcome measures that can be used to drive a nurse-led initiative improvement in transition for young people with bleeding disorders, through changes in both working practices among health professionals and in the underpinning system, which enables them to put such changes into practice.
Living with mild haemophilia and care after a bleed – a qualitative study
Authors: Alavian Sharon , Norton Christine , Othman Shokri
Published: February 2016

Little is known about the experience of living with mild haemophilia. Clinically, many patients do not present promptly for health care following a bleed. Our aim in this study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of people living with mild haemophilia, and what influences their decision to access or not access healthcare following a bleed. A qualitative phenomenological study using semistructured, digitally recorded interviews, analysed using Colaizzi’s interpretive phenomenological analysis. Eight patients with mild haemophilia, median age 52 (range 26- 83) were interviewed. Two themes emerged: Accessing healthcare: Participants managed small bleeds or injuries at home and employed the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevate) principle. The majority employed a “wait and see” strategy to judge whether the bleed was significant. Pain helped them determine whether they needed to access healthcare services. There was strong resistance to attending an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department because of long waiting times, perceived lack of A&E staff knowledge about managing haemophilia, and fear of not receiving medication promptly. Living with mild haemophilia: The time at which participants first knew they had mild haemophilia ranged from early childhood to adulthood. When sharing their haemophilia status with friends, schools and employers some felt supported, while others were more reticent, finding that restrictions were placed on them once it was disclosed. The impact of living with mild haemophilia varied from very little to a great deal. For most, it did not prevent active involvement in sports. Most were not concerned about having children, but some feared haemophilia being passed on to future generations. Work is required to encourage people with mild haemophilia to access health care more promptly following a bleed. Guidelines regarding the care and management of haemophilia need to be readily available to A&E staff. Recognition is needed that “mild” may not appear mild to the patient.
Development of an Academic Achievement Risk Assessment Scale for Undergraduates: Low, Medium and High Achievers
Authors: Jibeen Tahira , Khan Masha Asad
Published: February 2016

This research has developed The Academic Achievement Risk Assessment Scale [AARS], for identification of the factors which influence performance of undergraduate (448 students); studying at three universities of Lahore, Pakistan. An 18-item scale, with five distinct factors was developed which included lack of motivation, dysfunctional parental practices, parental involvement in drug abuse or antisocial activities, difficulty with peers, and language barrier. The results revealed differences among low, medium and high academic CGPA groups as all five risk factors were significantly related to the low achieving group. The study has implications for teachers, counselors, and policy makers in the field of learning
A Comparison of Assessment Beliefs of Science and Education Lecturers in a University
Authors: Davies Mark S , Taras Maddalena
Published: February 2016

Assessment processes and products are important at all levels of education, from the micro context of the classroom to national level. Expertise in assessment is assumed to be a basic attribute of lecturers.  However, given the developments of the past 20-30 years a panoply of ideals and ideas have permeated discourses so as to camouflage the basics of theoretical understanding. This study examines the beliefs of 50 science and 50 education lecturers at an English university, focusing on data collected via a questionnaire to clarify the beliefs and understanding of assessment terms and the relationship between them. The results demonstrate that there is a great variety of understanding both between and within subject disciplines. This spread, though to be expected in a thinking, developing sector, has implications for learning and teaching and for quality assurance. 
The Temperature and Time Influence of Immersion in Water Solvent against Formaldehyde Salted Level Belanak Fish (Mugil cephalus)
Authors: Farid Mohammad , Jannah Akyunul , Maunatin Anik
Published: February 2016

The salted fish is one that is frequently consumed foods by the general public, but people do not realize that a lot of salted fish in the market that contained formaldehyde that can endanger the health of the body and is a food that is not suitable for consumption. The purpose of this study was to determine the temperature and the time required for formaldehyde in salted fish can be reduced. The formaldehyde method used to reduce level in foods, especially salted fish is by using immersion in water. Soaking dried fish is done by using variations in temperature and immersion time. Stage of the study was initiated with the addition of making salted fish with formalin at a concentration of 4%. The fish used is fresh mullet. Variations in temperature used is 40°C, 50°C,  60°C, and 70°C while the variation of time used is 10, 15, 20 and 25 minutes. The level of formaldehyde was analyzed by acid kromatofat and UV-Vis. The analysis results of formaldehyde levels using UV-Vis is the best temperature to reduce levels of formaldehyde in salted fish is 70 ° C by 80.2% and the best time to reduce levels of formaldehyde that is 25 min for 95.6%. Test statistics using Minitab ANOVA variance variant which shows that the influence of the decreased levels of formaldehyde salted fish and produce temperature and the best time is at a temperature of 70 °C and 25 minutes at a time.

 

Keywords: Mugil chepalus, formaldehyde, salted fish, water solvent
Antioxidant Activity of Flavonoid from Rhizome Kaemferia galanga L. Extract
Authors: Hayati Elok Kamilah , Ningsih Rachmawati , Latifah Latifah
Published: February 2016

Kaemferia galanga L. rhizome is a traditional crop which is widely used for herbal medicine.  This research is started from the extraction of maceration using ethanol 80% and partition with chloroform:water. 80 % ethanol extract and chloroform fraction tested antioxidant activity with DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), phytochemicals with reagents, separation of the active compound by TLC (thin layer chromatography) analytical and preparative TLC, the identification of compounds with sliding reagent using UV-Vis. The test results on the antioxidant activity of 80% ethanol extract of 64,93% (100 ppm) and chloroform fraction of 54,9 % (100 ppm) with indigo IC50 of 13,07 mg/mL and 81,9 mg mL. 80 % ethanol extract and chloroform fraction has potential as a source of natural antioxidants. Phytochemical test showed 80% ethanol extract contains flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins. At the chloroform fraction extract containing flavonoids. The separation of the active compounds with analytical TLC using eluent PE: ethyl acetate (5: 1) resulted in 7 stain (Rf 0,06 to 0,96) and preparative TLC produce 8 spots (Rf from 0,19 to 0,83). Results from UV-Vis spectrum can be presumed that such a class of flavonoid compounds flavanones or dihidroflavonol. It can be seen from the wavelength range 210-285 nm in the bands I and 300-550 nm in band II. The addition of the reagent slide showed the presence of hydroxyl groups in ring A, B and C and O-hydroxy on ring A.

 

Keywords: antioxidant activity, Kaemferia galanga rizhome, sliding reagent, Thin Layer Chromatography, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl

 
The Directional Influence Of Music Backgrounds In Television Advertising
Authors: Bozman Carl S. , Mueling Darrel , Pettit-O'Malley Kathy L.
Published: February 2016

Advertisers frequently incorporate music backgrounds in television commercials as a means of improving ad effectiveness. This paper examines the relationship of alternative music backgrounds on brand attitude formation. Brand attitudes were more favorable when emotive cues deviated from neutral presentations in circumstances of high involvement and when emotive cues were positive in situations of low involvement. Implications for advertising practice as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.
Financial Statement Analysis And The Harmonization Of Foreign Current Translation
Authors: Schweikart James A.
Published: February 2016

The harmonization of foreign currency translation accounting has lead to global acceptance of the temporal and current or closing rate methods. These methods have the potential to alter financial statement analysis from that done on untranslated information. This paper demonstrates the differences in financial results from these models and calls for revisiting the issue of foreign currency translation to develop a single method for comparability in financial statement analysis.
Older Adults Attitudes Toward And Adoption Of Personal Computers And Computer-Based Lifestyle Assistance
Authors: Festervand Troy A. , Meinert David B. , Vitell Scott J.
Published: February 2016

This research examined the attitudes of older adults toward personal computers and the many roles they may play in their lives. The findings indicate that mature adults appear receptive to select forms of computer-based lifestyle assistance. Younger, more active older adults who have computer experience appear more receptive. Obstacles to product adoption include cost, psychological fears, and computer literacy.
The Effects Of The Liability Method Of Interperiod Income Tax Allocation On The Financial Statements Of Early Adopters Of SFAS 96
Authors: Kuo Horng-Ching
Published: February 2016

This study examines the effects of the liability method on the financial statements of SFAS 96s early adopters, and the effects of the early adopters switch to the liability method on the intercompany comparability among firms during the standards transition period. The results of the study indicate that, although the financial results of the early adopters were somewhat affected by the switch to the new method, the inter-company comparability among firms was not so adversely affected.
A Disaggregated Approach To The Analysis Of The Effects Of Foreign Ownership On Bank Performance
Authors: Leveen Serpil , Praveen John
Published: February 2016

his paper examines the financial characteristics of foreign-owned U.S. banks with respect to orientation, profitability, efficiency, liquidity and riskiness. A disaggregated approach is used in the paper. Foreign-owned banks are divided into groups according to the nationality of owners, and according to the individual or institutional nature of owners. Our results show that individually-owned banks are most problematic in terms of serving the needs of their local communities, and in terms of risk exposure. British style banks were found to be most similar, and Japanese banks least similar to domestic banks in terms of their orientation.
The Unitary Tax Reconsidered
Authors: Segal Mark A.
Published: February 2016

How to determine the amount of income of essentially integrated multi-jurisdictional business entities that should be taxable by a particular state constitutes one of the most persistent issues in the state tax area. The need to resolve this issue is critical in light of states fiscal needs and the growing interdependence of the global economy. Unitary taxation constitutes a frequently employed approach to the issue. Unitary taxation, particularly its common variant of worldwide formula apportionment, has generated considerable controversy with regard to the appropriateness of its manner of apportionment and the impact it can have upon interstate and international commerce and relations. In this paper examination and analysis are made of: the major issues pertaining to the unitary tax and worldwide formula apportionment, the evolution of the unitary tax and the case law concerning it, as well as alternative courses of action for resolving the unitary tax controversy.
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Distinctive Marketing Competencies And Organizational Performance
Authors: Smart Denise T. , Conant Jeffrey S.
Published: February 2016

This study examined the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of 599 independent businesspeople and compared those with high, medium and low EO along a series of distinctive marketing competency and organizational performance measures. EO is measured using a new multi-item scale that is based on an integrative definition of entrepreneurship. Results indicate that EO is positively and significantly related to distinctive marketing competencies and organizational performance. Demographic profiles of the high, medium and low EO groups are also developed and provide additional insights.
Organizational Commitment And Turnover Intentions Of Marketing Managers
Authors: DeConinck James B. , Bachmann Duane P.
Published: February 2016

Previous research has increased our understanding of organizational commitment; however, few researchers have analyzed the antecedents and consequences of organizational commitment of marketing managers. A structural equation model explaining the organizational commitment of 335 marketing managers was developed and tested. Higher levels of distribute justice, job satisfaction, promotional opportunity and seniority were significant predictors of organizational commitment. Marketing managers intention to leave their jobs was highly influenced by their degree of organizational commitment. Kinship responsibility was not a significant predictor in the model.
Making Or Buying Employees: The Relationship Between Human Resources Policy, Business Strategy And Corporate Restructuring
Authors: Stroh Linda K. , Reilly Anne H.
Published: February 2016

This study used cross level data from two different levels of management to examine the relationship between human resources policy, business strategy and corporate restructuring activities. The results suggested that corporate restructuring activities, not business strategy, accounted for a significant proportion of variance in the career patterns of managers. Organizations that had experienced more restructuring in the form of cutbacks in operations, reductions in force, voluntary terminations, and reorganizations had a remaining work force that had an external labor market orientation. These results challenge the theory of Miles & Snow (1984) and Sonnenfeld and Peiperl (1988) that suggests an organizations business strategy should be reflected in human resource policy.
An Analysis Of Three Confronting Theories To Explain Franchising Supply
Authors: Diaz-Bernardo Ramon
Published: February 2016

In this article, we have analyzed one of the most relevant lines of research in the franchising literature - the creation of a franchising system. Three confronting theories are reviewed and presented in this paper to explain the franchising phenomenon; namely, the resource scarcity theory, the agency theory, and the plural from theory. The conclusion of our analysis is that probably none of them is able to explain the full franchising occurrence, but each theory explains different parts of the franchising phenomenon, so they should be perceived as complementary theories.
 
The Business Cycle And Impacts Of Economic News On Financial Markets
Authors: Cakan Esin
Published: February 2016

By jointly modeling returns and volatilities, we find that unemployment news has no significant impact on US stock market returns, but instead on stock market volatility. There is also a significantly positive relation between the long-term bond return and unemployment news during economic expansions, indicating that U.S. government bonds might be a hedge against unemployment news. Inflation news affects both stock and bond market returns negatively during expansions. Both unemployment and inflation news surprises also have more impact on volatility during economic recessions than during expansions.
 
Religious Beliefs And Wealth Accumulation
Authors: York E. Anne , Dutton Marilyn
Published: February 2016

One of the more interesting findings in the research on household wealth is the relationship between religion and wealth accumulation. In contrast to previous studies that use denominational affiliation, we use a more precise measure of religious belief constructed from responses to survey questions regarding interpretation of the Bible. Regression results indicate that households with more literalist Biblical beliefs have lower net worth overall. Additional analysis using quantile regression reveals that this relationship holds only for the upper half of the wealth distribution. There is no relationship at lower levels of wealth. Finally, while more literalist households are less likely to have an investment account or to have ever received an inheritance, they are more likely to own a home and to have a positive net worth.
 
Predicting Bankruptcy After The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Using Logit Analysis
Authors: Kwak Wikil , Cheng Xiaoyan , Ni Jinlan
Published: February 2016

Our study proposes firm bankruptcy prediction using logit analysis after the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act using 2008-2009 U.S. data. The results of our logit analysis show an 80% (90% with one year before bankruptcy data) prediction accuracy rate using financial and other data from the 10-K report in the post-SOX period. This prediction rate is comparable to other data mining tools. Overall, our results show that, as compared to the prediction rates documented by other bankruptcy studies before SOX, firm bankruptcy prediction rates have improved since the passage of SOX. Our findings shed light on the benefits of SOX by providing evidence that legislation makes the financial reporting more informative. This study is important for regulators to implement public policy. Investors may be interested in our findings to better assess company risk when making portfolio decisions.
 
Testing The Utility Of The Pythagorean Expectation Formula On Division One College Football: An Examination And Comparison To The Morey Model
Authors: Caro Cary A. , Machtmes Ryan
Published: February 2016

The Pythagorean Expectation Formula was the impetus for the statistical revolution of Major League Baseball. The formula, introduced by Bill James, has been used by baseball statisticians to forecast the number of wins a team should have given the total number of runs scored versus those allowed. Since its use in baseball, the formula has been applied to the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL. This study examines if the original formula, as introduced by James, can be fitted for and used to retrospectively predict winning percentage for NCAA Division I football teams. Residual analysis helps the authors conclude that the Pythagorean Expectation Formula provides an accurate prediction of the expected winning percentage for a team given its scoring offense and scoring defense production. Given the formulas predictive ability, coaches and athletic directors can now examine the achievement of their teams and make decisions about filling potential vacancies at college football programs.
Evaluating Service Departments As Value Streams
Authors: Haskin Daniel L. , Haskin Teresa E.
Published: February 2016

Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of service departments in a lean accounting environment is a subject that has received little attention. The cost of service departments is usually a substantial portion of the total costs of operating a business or other entity.
 This paper proposes a unique method of evaluating service departments in a lean accounting environment by recasting them as value streams. The Internal Auditing department is used as an example, although these techniques are applicable to all service departments of entities that use the lean accounting model.
Bitcoin: The Early Market
Authors: Wolfson Shael N.
Published: February 2016

Bitcoin is a decentralized virtual crypto currency that has attracted attention from technologists, economists, consumers, regulators, black marketeers, venture capitalists and Wall Street commentators to name a few. While many debate issues such as whether or not bitcoin is money, how might it ultimately be regulated and whether or not it represents a truly disruptive innovation, this paper examines the current landscape of bitcoin and identifies some of the early adopters and significant events that have contributed to this unfolding phenomenon.
A Non-Classical Marketing Approach For Classical Music Performing Organizations: An Empirical Perspective
Authors: Rizkallah Elias G.
Published: February 2016

In the last two decades, classical music performing art organizations have been eagerly searching for ways to attract younger audiences and enhance attendance at their live concerts. It seems that their classical marketing approaches are not achieving their goals, and a new and more aggressive approach is in order. The study surveyed a sample of 664 adult individuals in the Inland Empire region of Southern California regarding their attendance patterns to, attitudes towards, and preferences for classical music concerts in general and Riverside County Philharmonic performances in particular. Findings were analyzed and recommendations were made for classical music performing organizations to enhance their marketing strategies and tactics.
Pension Accounting: The Changing Landscape Of Corporate Pension Benefits
Authors: Stinson Terrye A. , Ashby J. David , Shirey Kimberly M.
Published: February 2016

This paper discusses recent changes in the generally accepted accounting principles related to accounting for defined benefit pension plans. SFAS 158 imposes new rules related to calculating net pension assets or liabilities and increases the likelihood that companies may report net pension liabilities. This paper looks at a sample of Fortune 100 companies to determine the effect of implementing SFAS 158 on the reported funding status for defined benefit plans, and then tracks the reported pension status from 2005 through 2009. Contrary to expected results, the funding status did not deteriorate following implementation of SFAS 158. The ensuing economic meltdown in 2008 and 2009, however, resulted in more companies reporting pension liabilities.
 
The Financial Stability Of Sustainable Organisations
Authors: Johnson Peter
Published: February 2016

Research by Avery and Bergsteiner (2010) has found that Honeybee organisations, those that practice the principles of Sustainable Leadership, tend to perform better financially than those purely focused on generating profit. Financial analysis applies the concept of risk to adjust returns for the risks the organisations were exposed to in order to achieve the returns. This study applied the idea of stability, being the opposite of volatility, to evaluate the financial performance of three pairs of comparable organisations that operate in different industry sectors where each pair consists of a sustainable and a non-sustainable organisation as defined by DJSI index membership in 2010. In order to obtain a complete picture a mixture of internal and external financial measures was considered. This preliminary study found that sustainable organisations are more financially stable and maintain a lower risk profile.
 
The Joint FASB/IASB Lease Project: Discussion And Industry Implications
Authors: Kostolansky John , Stanko Brian
Published: February 2016

Over several decades, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board have enacted numerous changes to the controversial lease accounting rules. As currently prescribed, operating leases are treated as rental arrangements whereby the lessee does not record a liability - a situation generally referred to as off-balance sheet financing. In an attempt to increase transparency and comparability, the FASB and IASB will soon require all leases to be capitalized. This paper quantifies the impact of the new leasing standard on the financial statements and ratios of the firms and industries represented in the S&P 100 under a variety of discount rates.
 
The Regulation Of Non-Profit Organizations
Authors: Bottiglieri William A. , Kroleski Steven L. , Conway Kerri
Published: February 2016

The absence of governmental oversight and regulation of Not-For-Profit corporations has resulted in these entities performing their stated purposes inadequately and inefficiently and has enabled financial indiscretions which have tarnished their reputations. Enhanced oversight and regulation is needed to prevent recurrences of these failures.
 
Rotura Espontânea de Quisto Aracnóide
Authors: Marques Inês Brás , Vieira Barbosa José
Published: February 2016

Os quistos aracnóides são colecções de líquido céfalo-raquidiano congénitas e benignas, geralmente assintomáticas e diagnosticadas incidentalmente em crianças ou adolescentes. Podem tornar-se sintomáticos após crescimento ou complicações, apresentando-se frequentemente com sintomas de hipertensão intracraniana. Reportamos um caso invulgar de cefaleia progressiva e refratária num doente adulto devido a rotura espontânea de quisto aracnóide. Apesar de melhoria clinica com tratamento conservador, verificou-se aumento progressivo de higroma subdural com necessidade de tratamento cirúrgico. A rotura espontânea é uma complicação muito rara dos quistos aracnóides. A colecção de líquidocéfalo-raquidiano no espaço subdural causa hipertensão intracraniana mantida potencialmente ameaçadora da vida, necessitando frequentemente tratamento cirúrgico. Doentes com quistos aracnóides devem ser informados da sua pequena vulnerabilidade para rotura do quisto e ter conhecimento que uma cefaleia súbita e violenta, especialmente se surgir após pequeno trauma ou manobra de Valsalva, necessita sempre avaliação médica.
Scrotal Edema in Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Fabregat-Andrés Óscar , Coret-Moya Miriam , Ridocci-Soriano Francisco
Published: February 2016

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Estudo da Prevalência de Anomalias Cromossómicas em Abortamentos Espontâneos ou Mortes Fetais
Authors: Bastos Raquel , Ramalho Carla , Dória Sofia
Published: February 2016

Introdução: O abortamento espontâneo é um dos problemas mais frequentes da gravidez, estimando-se que afete, pelo menos, 25% das mulheres que tentam engravidar. O objetivo principal deste trabalho foi o estudo da prevalência das anomalias cromossómicas em perdas gestacionais, analisando a sua relação com a idade materna, idade gestacional e história de abortamentos prévios.Material e Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo retrospetivo em 401 casos de perdas de gravidez que efetuaram análise citogenética e anátomo-patológica, entre janeiro de 2008 e junho de 2012, no Centro Hospitalar de S. João.Resultados: Dos 401 casos enviados para estudo citogenético foi possível obter informação sobre o complemento cromossómico em 333 casos, dos quais 72,7% apresentaram cariótipo normal e 27,3% cariótipo anormal. As aneuploidias representaram 92,3% das cromossomopatias identificadas, sendo as trissomias as mais frequentes, associadas a uma idade materna avançada e a uma idade gestacional precoce. Não se verificou concordância entre os resultados da análise anátomo-patológica e citogenética.Discussão e Conclusão: A prevalência de anomalias cromossómicas, no primeiro trimestre, foi semelhante entre os casos de abortamento esporádico e recorrente. Com o aumento da idade materna observou-se um aumento das trissomias, com um incremento médio de 7,4% no risco de ocorrência por ano. Não foi estabelecida uma correlação cariótipo-patológica significativa. A contaminação materna da amostra foi o principal entrave à determinação exata da prevalência de anomalias cromossómicas. As técnicas de citogenética molecular já disponíveis podem colmatar esta e outras limitações da técnica convencional.
Marcadores Bioquímicos do Primeiro Trimestre e Recém-Nascidos Leves para Idade Gestacional
Authors: Andrade Cláudia , Santos Joana , Rita Pinto Ana , Manso Pedro , Pereira Susana
Published: February 2016

Introdução: Estudos anteriores mostram uma relação dos marcadores bioquímicos do 1º trimestre, proteína plasmática A associada à gravidez e subunidade β da gonadotrofina coriónica, com o nascimento de recém-nascidos com peso abaixo do percentil 10. O nosso objectivo foi descrever a relação entre estes marcadores bioquímicos com os recém-nascidos leves para a idade gestacional, na nossa população.Material e Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo analítico de 2 305 grávidas que realizaram o rastreio combinado do primeiro trimestre entre Março 2009 e Setembro de 2011. Comparação entre o grupo dos recém-nascidos abaixo do percentil 10 e o grupo controlo (recém-nascidos de termo com peso acima do percentil 10) e os recém-nascidos abaixo do percentil 3 e o grupo controlo. Foi realizado uma análise de regressão múltipla e logística com a utilização dos valores de proteína plasmática A associada à gravidez e subunidade β da gonadotrofina coriónica (em múltiplos da mediana) e as características demográficas maternas como etnia, peso e status tabágico.Resultados: O estudo revelou uma contribuição independente da proteína plasmática A associada à gravidez, do peso materno e dos hábitos tabágicos para os recém-nascidos abaixo do percentil 10. Na regressão logística para o marcador proteína plasmática A associada à gravidez, o risco relativo abaixo do percentil 10 foi de 2,41 e abaixo do percentil 3 de 3,41 (p < 0,01). No caso da subunidade β da gonadotrofina coriónica, o odds ratio determinado para percentil inferior a 10 foi de 1,70 (p = 0,03) e para o percentil inferior a 3 foi de 3,22 (p < 0,01). Conclusões: Baixos níveis da proteína plasmática A associada à gravidez e de subunidade β da gonadotrofina coriónica (valores inferiores ao percentil 5 da população estudada) estiveram relacionados com aumento do risco do nascimento de recém- nascidos leves para a idade gestacional na população de grávidas abrangidas pelo estudo.