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Images of non-Arabs in West of the Jordan by Laila Halaby
Authors: Stambouli Najoua
Published: March 2020

The Jordanian-American novelist Laila Halaby is perceived as one of the most well-known contemporary Arab-American writers whose hyphenated identity raises questions regarding which side of the hyphen she belongs to. In this respect, one way to determine whether Halaby identifies herself as an Arab or an American is to examine how she perceives and explores Arab and American cultures and to investigate the different images she constructs about Arabs and Americans. In West of the Jordan (2003), throughout the tales of the four female cousins, this American writer of Arab descent explores the Arab communal values and conventions, as well as the Western beliefs and ways of life. Most importantly, Halaby depicts different images of Arabs and non-Arabs in the context of social, political, and economic conflicts and relationships. In this article, the focus will be mainly on the images of non-Arabs in West of the Jordan. My study, accordingly, draws on Edward Said’s Orientalism and its counterpart Occidentalism, which offer theories of communal and identity construction, as well as practices that lead to stereotyping discourses about the other. This article will consequently start with a definition of the term Orientalism and its counterpart Occidentalism, moving on to deal with the different images of non-Arabs in the second part. Indeed, this latter section investigates how Halaby, who belongs to the Western and Eastern worlds, produces knowledge of the Western society and culture, by offering interesting representations of the two worlds. The third part will shed some light on Halaby’s attitude toward the American world and toward the Arab-American relationships.
Assessing the tourism carrying capacity of hiking trails in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały in Stołowe Mts. National Park
Authors: Rogowski Mateusz
Published: March 2020

The objective of this study was to determine the tourism carrying capacity on hiking trails in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały. Those attractions are located in the Stołowe Mts. National Park of the Sudetes in the South-Western part of Poland along the border with the Czech Republic. The total area of the Stołowe Mts. NP is 6,340 ha and it contains around 100 km of marked hiking trails. Tourist traffic in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały has its peaks during weekends and holiday periods reaching mass tourism scales. For this reason it is important to establish a clear tourism carrying capacity and to ensure this capacity is not exceeded. In this study, tourism carrying capacity was estimated based on trail width measurements and observations on the visitors’ behavior on trails. As a result an optimal distance between the visitors on a hiking trail was determined to be 4 meters of trail length per person. Whether the tourist carrying capacity was exceeded, was determined by calculating an index based on visitor data collected through the Monitoring System of tourist traffic (MStt). The MStt system consists of 38 infrared traffic counters (pyro-electric sensors) installed at the tourist trail entrances within the Stołowe Mts. National Park borders. Visitor data were aggregated into daily, monthly and annual reports, taking into account the direction of the visitors traffic on the studied hiking trails, i.e., entries only (IN), exits only (OUT) and total passings (IN+OUT). The tourist flow in Stołowe Mts. NP was characterized by its strong fluctuations over time with the carrying capacity index being exceeded only during long weekends and holiday periods. Additionally, the peak in traffic occurred around midday in spring and summer months. During those periods, the average traffic exceeded the hourly tourism carrying capacity by ca. 30%. Significant differences in tourist traffic were due the variability in visitor numbers, time of peak traffic and the dynamics of visitor numbers.
Adaptation stability of European beechFagus sylvaticaL. after five years of growth
Authors: Jaźwiński Jakub , Banach Jacek , Skrzyszewska Kinga , Strejczek-Jaźwińska Paulina
Published: March 2020

This study was focused on the evaluation of beech adaptation on test plots in the Góra Śląska and Świebodzin Forest Districts. For this purpose, we examined offspring from seed stands of beech growing in the Regional Directorates of State Forests in Szczecin, Szczecinek, Piła, Zielona Góra and Poznań, which were brought to both test plots. The aim was to determine the adaptive response of the offspring from these stands after five years of growth with respect to the changed environmental conditions compared to the site of origin. Our analysis revealed a relatively low survival rate, which was 60.8% and 72.2% in Góra Śląska and Świebodzin respectively. Interestingly, beeches grown on the plot in Góra Śląska were about 40% higher than those grown in Świebodzin (77.6 cm). The trees from both plots were significantly different from each other in terms of the analysed features and a significant interaction was observed between the test plot and the site of origin. However, the variability in the adaptive response of the seedlings was large. Using a regression coefficient and the average height value, we determined the seedlings’ stability, which indicated high quality in offspring from the beech stand in the Łopuchówko Forest District (Buczyna forest range, sub-compartment 95n) and a high degree of adaptation to growth in adverse environmental conditions. Our results also indicate a low survival rate and reduced height of beech offspring from commercial seed stands (local standard).
Getting to know the potential of social media in forest education
Authors: Lewoń Radosław , Pirożnikow Ewa
Published: March 2020

The development of social network sites not only facilitates the acquisition and deepening of knowledge but also provides the possibility of easily contacting foresters, specialists in natural sciences and nature enthusiasts. In addition, for some years already, Internet users have been able to make use of websites operated by institutions and participate in nature-related social network groups.

The purpose of our survey was to evaluate the possibility of using the main fanpage of the State Forests and virtual nature groups in Poland and Great Britain to propagate knowledge about nature and forestry. The aim was to verify the recipient groups and explore the benefits derived by users from informal forest education as well as to determine how they assess the work of foresters or the reliability of the provided content posted on the portals.

The research found that the majority of respondents use portals to gain knowledge and communicate with specialists whilst social networks are a motivating factor encouraging people to take advantage of recreation in forest areas by collecting mushrooms and herbs. Our results clearly point out the advantages and disadvantages of the State Forests’ fanpage and other nature-related social groups.

The importance of social networks in education and communicating with the public is steadily increasing. Therefore, social networking websites should be refined and accommodate the constantly-changing needs of society as well as allow members of virtual groups to converse with foresters. The State Forests should support nature-related groups in attracting real enthusiasts. Organisational and substantive support for these groups would allow an increase in ecological awareness and knowledge about forest management directly from the practitioners.
New data on the occurrence of buprestid beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Białowieża Primeval Forest
Authors: Gutowski Jerzy M. , Królik Roman , Ługowoj Jerzy , Sućko Krzysztof , Sweeney Jon
Published: March 2020

The aim of this work was to expand current knowledge on the species composition and distribution of the jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Białowieża Primeval Forest (BPF) based on research conducted in 2000–2018 and a literature review. The BPF is considered the best-preserved forest of the European lowland and is a reference point for all forest research. Thus, knowledge of its fauna is vital. This research was conducted and incorporated the whole Polish part of the BPF, including Białowieża National Park (BNP), using standard methods for the faunistic studies of terrestrial beetles. We also investigated potential microhabitats of saproxylic buprestid beetles and reared larvae from inhabited host material. Collected larvae and/or pupae were identified in the laboratory or grown to the adult stage. However, most specimens were collected using various traps (Lindgren, Moericke, Netocia barrier type and IBL-2), especially traps placed in the upper tree canopy.

Two species previously unrecorded in the BPF (Agrilus graminis, A. mendax) and new information on several of the rarest central European Buprestidae species (Buprestis splendens, Eurythyrea quercus, Anthaxia chevrieri, Chrysobothris chrysostigma, Agrilus antiquus croaticus, A. ater, A auricollis, A. convexicollis, A. pseudocyaneus) are presented here. Currently, 54 species of Buprestidae are known to occur in the BPF area, of which 49 were collected from the Polish part and 26 from the Belarusian part, while two species (Dicerca berolinensis and Eurythyrea austriaca) have no specified location data. Up to 39 species of buprestid beetles have been found in the BNP, which covers about 17% of the Polish part of BPF. We also provide an original key for differentiating Agrilus nicolanus – a species recently discovered in Poland (BPF and Biebrza Valley), that was previously known to occur only in Asia and the Lipetsk region in the European part of Russia – from the Agrilus betuleti species group. In conclusion, the BPF is an important refugium of buprestid beetle richness, including known forest relics.
A Framework for Official Temporary Population Statistics
Authors: Charles-Edwards Elin , Bell Martin , Panczak Radoslaw , Corcoran Jonathan
Published: March 2020

There is considerable demand for official statistics on temporary populations to supplement statistics on resident and working populations. Progress has been slow, with temporary population statistics not part of the standard suite of measures produced by national statistical offices. This article adopts the framework for official statistics proposed by Raymer and colleagues as a guide to aspects relating to society, concepts, data, processing, outputs and validation. The article proposes a conceptual framework linking temporary population mobility, defined as a move more than one night in duration that does not entail a change in usual residence, and temporary populations. Using Australia as an example, we discuss various dimensions of temporary mobility that complicate its measurement. We then report the outcomes of a survey of user needs for temporary population statistics along with a desktop review of OECD countries to identify the best formulation of temporary population statistics, and current international practice respectively. The article concludes by proposing two related concepts for temporary populations: population present and person-time, which overcome a number of issues currently impeding progress in this area and discuss their potential implementation.
A Procedure for Estimating the Variance of the Population Mean in Rejective Sampling
Authors: Stefan Marius , Hidiroglou Michael A.
Published: March 2020

Rejective sampling was first introduced by Hájek in 1964 as a way to select a sample consisting uniquely of distinct units. If n denotes the fixed sample size, the n units are drawn independently with probabilities that may vary from unit to unit and the samples in which all units are not distinct are rejected. More generally, in rejective sampling, we select repeated samples according to a basic sampling design until a selected sample meets a specified balancing tolerance. Given a set of auxiliary variables, we consider a procedure in which the probability sample is rejected unless the sample mean of the auxiliary variables is within a specified distance of its corresponding population mean. The procedure represents an alternative to the well-known balanced cube method. In this article, we propose an estimator of the variance under the rejective sampling design. We also present the results of a Monte Carlo simulation study.
Research and Development in the Service Sector – Vague Definition and Problematic Application
Authors: Maruszewska Ewa W. , Strojek-Filus Marzena
Published: March 2020

It is a well-known fact that research and development (R&D) activities are an important factor in maintaining a business on the market. Nowadays, not only is conducting R&D crucial for entities from new technology sector, but also for companies from each sector, including service entities. The aim of the study was to investigate R&D activities among the biggest publicly traded entities in Poland and to examine the way economists and engineers understand the notion of R&D. We hypothesize and find that R&D expenditure is underestimated or unrecognized in financial reports disclosed by service sector enterprises. Further, we surveyed professional economists and engineers to investigate their knowledge about R&D notion and ability to distinguish operational (day-to-day) actions from R&D activities. The study results indicated difference between the opinions expressed by economists and engineers. Our findings are important for regulators and practitioners as they pinpoint that a substantial change in the definition of R&D is required in order to facilitate a wider adoption of R&D by companies rendering services.
Improvement of IT Infrastructure Management by Using Configuration Management and Maturity Models: A Systematic Literature Review and a Critical Analysis
Authors: Serrano João P. , Pereira Rúben F.
Published: March 2020

Background and purpose: This research aims to investigate which benefits one may expect using Maturity Models in Configuration Management (CM) domain. CM is a support process that helps organizations have better management of their infrastructure. Its importance, in the Information Technology (IT) domain, has increased in recent years, despite this process not being technologically new, and the fact that many organizations implement this process in a haphazard way, which results in it not producing the benefits that it should produce. With the intention of assessing and improving the organizations’ IT processes practices and capabilities, MMs have been developed and implemented. However, the application of MM in the CM domain is yet to be explored.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Two Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) and a Critical Analysis were performed. In sum, 80 scientific articles of the most rated conferences and scientific journals were analyzed and conclusions were drawn.

Results: This research concludes that despite the CM process being badly implemented, using a MM this process could decrease operational costs and increase the quality management of the infrastructure.

Conclusion: However, no MM has been developed so far for the CM process practices. This MM would be a viable support tool for the IT organizations providers since this would help organizations have a mature CM process and better control of their IT infrastructure. Therefore, the existence of a MM for the CM domain would be a welcome advancement that should be developed in the future.
Association between Field of Work, Years of Service, and Sickness Absenteeism in Public Administration
Authors: Buzeti Jernej
Published: March 2020

Background and Purpose: Statistics of sickness absenteeism in public administration in Slovenia is considerably higher (7.1% in 2018) than the percentage that applies for the whole of Slovenia (4.5% in 2018). The data also shows a similar pattern in the public sector in other countries. According to that, the main purpose of our research is to investigate the connection between fields of work, years of service, and sickness absenteeism in public administration in Slovenia.

Methodology: Research data was collected with the help of an online questionnaire, which was designed for empirical research and consisted of several sets of questions. The collected data was processed using the SPSS statistical program.

Results: The research was conducted in 2015 in public administration institutions, and 3,220 employees from public administration were included in our research sample. The results of the research show that there is a statistically significant connection between sickness absenteeism in public administration and years of service and the field of work of employees in public administration.

Conclusion: The survey helps us to understand the connection between sickness absenteeism and years of service and field of work of employees in public administration. With regard to the results, it would be reasonable to adopt measures focused on groups of employees in public administration (older employees with a greater length of service, employed officials and professional-technical public employees) where sickness absence may be reduced. Sickness absenteeism in these groups of employees could be reduced by providing employees better leadership and conditions for satisfaction in the workplace.
Conceptual Key Competency Model for Smart Factories in Production Processes
Authors: Jerman Andrej , Bertoncelj Andrej , Dominici Gandolfo , Pejić Bach Mirjana , Trnavčević Anita
Published: March 2020

Background and Purpose: The aim of the study is to develop a conceptual key competency model for smart factories in production processes, focused on the automotive industry, as innovation and continuous development in this industry are at the forefront and represent the key to its long-term success.

Methodology: For the purpose of the research, we used a semi-structured interview as a method of data collection. Participants were segmented into three homogeneous groups, which are industry experts, university professors and secondary education teachers, and government experts. In order to analyse the qualitative data, we used the method of content analysis.

Results: Based on the analysis of the data collected by structured interviews, we identified the key competencies that workers in smart factories in the automotive industry will need. The key competencies are technical skills, ICT skills, innovation and creativity, openness to learning, ability to accept and adapt to change, and various soft skills.

Conclusion: Our research provides insights for managers working in organisations that are transformed by Industry 4.0. For instance, human resource managers can use our results to study what competencies potential candidates need to perform well on the job, particularly in regards to planning future job profiles in regards related to production processes. Moreover, they can design competency models in a way that is coherent with the trends of Industry 4.0. Educational policy makers should design curricula that develop mentioned competencies. In the future, the results presented here can be compared and contrasted with findings obtained by applying other empirical methods.
Effect of the Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) brewing method on the content of selected elements and antioxidant potential of infusions
Authors: Janda Katarzyna , Jakubczyk Karolina , Łukomska Agnieszka , Baranowska-Bosiacka Irena , Rębacz-Maron Ewa , Dec Karolina , Kochman Joanna , Gutowska Izabela
Published: March 2020

Yerba mate is a source of biologically active substances. The aim was to determine whether the place of origin of Yerba and the brewing method have any influence on the levels of Ca, Mg and Fe and antioxidant activity of infusions. Samples were steeped in cold water (25°C) and hot water (three consecutive infusions with 85°C water). Infusions had a high antioxidant activity and high Mg level. The levels of elements and the antioxidant activity were influenced by the brewing method. There were no significant differences in the examined parameters depending on the country of origin. The results on the levels of elements and the antioxidant activity indicate that the most efficient brewing method was infusion in hot water. The highest levels of elements were found in first infusions, with the highest antioxidant activity in the third infusions.
The application of modified layered double hydroxides in selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides by ammonia (NH3-SCR)
Authors: Szymaszek Agnieszka , Motak Monika , Samojeden Bogdan
Published: March 2020

Selective catalytic reduction with ammonia (NH3-SCR) is very efficient DeNOx technique. According to some problems with the commercial catalyst, novel one should be prepared. Hydrotalcites are potential precursors of the new catalysts of NH3-SCR. In this paper, several attempts to apply these materials in NH3-SCR are presented.
Impact of natural antioxidant systems on the oxidation resistance and mechanical properties of polypropylene
Authors: Musajan Dilhumar , Mamatjan Maklinur , Beken Riza , Yimit Mamatjan
Published: March 2020

This paper describes the separation of oxidation resistant components from the seeds of pomegranate (PSA), grape (GSE) and sea buckthorn (SSE). The anti-oxidation properties of the resultant extracts, used as the natural anti-oxidants for polypropylene (PP), were compared with Irganox1010. The effects of these natural antioxidants on the antioxidant levels of PP samples were estimated by thermal oxidative aging and micromixed rheology, OIT, XRD, SEM, TEM and mechanical properties tests of samples before and after aging. The results show that adding PSA, GSE and SSE can obviously increase the mechanical properties of PP. In addition, the molding stability of polypropylene raw material is prolonged and improved. Moreover, the mechanical properties of the PP samples after 240 h of thermal oxidative aging indicates that, the best results, closest to the anti-oxidation ability of Irganox1010, can be obtained when the additive amount is 0.5% (wt%) for PSE or 0.7% (wt%) for GSE.
Evaluation of soluble mesothelin-related peptides and MSLN genetic variability in asbestos-related diseases
Authors: Goricar Katja , Kovac Viljem , Dodic-Fikfak Metoda , Dolzan Vita , Franko Alenka
Published: March 2020

Background

Asbestos exposure is associated with increased risk of several diseases, including malignant mesothelioma (MM). Cell surface glycoprotein mesothelin is overexpressed in MM and serum soluble mesothelin-related peptides (SMRP) were already proposed as a diagnostic or prognostic biomarker in MM. However, interindividual variability in serum SMRP levels limits the clinical usefulness. Our primary objective was to investigate the influence of MSLN rs1057147 on serum SMRP levels in asbestos-exposed subjects and patients with asbestos-related diseases as well as on survival in MM.

Subjects and methods

Among 782 asbestos-exposed subjects and patients with asbestos-related diseases, 154 had MM. Serum SMRP levels were determined using sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. All subjects were genotyped for MSLN rs1057147 polymorphism using competitive allele-specific polymerase chain reaction. Nonparametric tests, logistic and Cox regression were used in statistical analysis to compare different subject groups.

Results

MM patients had significantly higher SMRP levels than all other subjects (p < 0.001). Compared to wild-type MSLN rs1057147 genotype, both heterozygotes and carriers of two polymorphic alleles had significantly higher SMRP levels among subjects without MM (p < 0.001), but not in MM patients (p = 0.424). If genotype information was included, specificity of SMRP increased from 88.5% to 92.7% for the optimal cutoff value. Overall survival was significantly shorter in MM patients carrying at least one polymorphic rs1057147 allele (HR = 1.72, 95% CI = 1.15-2.55, p = 0.008).

Conclusions

MSLN genetic variability affects serum SMRP levels and was associated with shorter survival of MM patients. Combination of genetic and serum factors could therefore serve as a better diagnostic or prognostic biomarker in MM patients.
Effect of radiotherapy on coronary arteries and heart in breast-conserving surgery: a dosimetric analysis
Authors: Gocer Gulsen Pinar Soydemir , Ozer Elif Eda
Published: March 2020

Background

There are certain risks of radiotherapy (RT), especially patients with left-sided breast cancer have a higher tendency to develop cardiac complications than the right-sided cancers. This study aims to perform a dosi-metric analysis the effect of RT on coronary arteries and heart in breast-conserving surgery.

Patients and methods

A total of 40 patients with early stage right and left-sided breast carcinomas (T1/T2 + N0) were randomly selected. RT was delivered to the entire breast, and tumor beds were boosted in these patients using tangential fields with computed tomography based planning. The doses for Left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), left circumflex coronary artery (LCx), right ventricle (RV), left ventricle (LV), and heart were recorded and median values compared between groups.

Results

The highest mean of radiation dose in patients with left-sided breast cancer was to LAD 2402.48 ± 838.39 cGy, while the highest mean dose in right-sided breast cancer patients was to RV 130.18 ± 24.92. The highest maximum dose of radiotherapy was applied to heart at left-sided breast cancer patients as well as at right-sides prients. The mean V5 of the LV was 18.68% (6.89–31.69), mean V25 of the LV was 5.22% (0.45–16.54), mean V5 in bilateral ventricles was 23.73% (2.56–26.89), and mean V25 in bilateral ventricles 6.78% (0.63–13.63).

Conclusions

Especially in left-sided breast cancer, the most direct and best strategy to reduce and protect radiation-induced cardiac injury is to balance dose constraints between several high-dose regions of cardiac substructures and the mean heart dose.
Political Science in The Age of Resentment
Authors: Kazarinova D. B.
Published: March 2020

Review of the book «Modern political science: Methodology» ed. by O. V. Gaman-Golutvina and A. I. Nikitin, Moscow, Aspect Press, 2019.

The article examines some of the resentment related issues of modern politics, using a number of methodological approaches (identitarian approach, constructivist institutionalism, cultural and civilizational approaches, psychological-political and elitist, as well as gender approaches), described in the collective work of the Russian renowned academics "Modern political science: Methodology". These are the cleavages between traditional politics vs post- and pseudo-politics (shift from the normal politics made by consolidating broad strata to self-centered, exclusive, and increasingly differentiated and closed groups of pseudo-policies), conventional political leadership vs populism and anti-elitism (the rapid growth of populists on a global scale, the spread of anti-establishment sentiment, "populism of power" and the crisis of responsible leadership), formal and informal institutions vs personification of politics (reducing the role of institutions and increasing the importance of the human factor ), socio-economic basis of policy vs socio-cultural basis (emphasis on ethnic, religious and gender factors). The resentment as both the cause and effect of identity politics, is a result of an unfair distribution of goods and evils of globalization, or the manifestation of accumulated negative emotions and unjustified expectations. It generalizes these trends and issues and requires new research approaches, since traditional rationalistic approaches based on the theory of rational choice become less effective. To meet the challenges of resentment era, political science should keep balance between rationalism and reflexivity. This balance provides a single epistemological basis for the study of current political reality. It has been successfully reached by the authors of the book "Modern political science: Methodology". The book posits the idea of the fundamental irreducibility of methodology to the sum of the methods. In this regard the volume differs from similar publications aiming to present a wide scope of political methodology. The logic of the representation used by the editors is moving from general to particular, from societal to human, from global to local. The book demonstrates the wide diversity of methodological approaches and the rejection of the ideas of universalism, which adequately characterizes the state of Russian political science. The work is remarkable because it not only reflects, but also structures the Russian political science.
EEC and Yugoslav cooperation in the frames of modern international relations in Europe
Authors: Entina E. G.
Published: March 2020

Traditionally the phenomenon of the European integration towards South East Europe is regarded starting from the XXI century. The explanation for such a periodization are resolution of the open conflicts on the territory of the former Yugoslavia and implementation of the complex EU strategy for the region. Starting point of the majority of researches is the year of 2003 when the EU Agenda for the Western Balkans was started in Thessaloniki. The topic of EEC-Yugoslavia relations, SFRY having been first socialist country to institutionalize its trade and economic relations with Brussels, are unfairly ignored in domestic and foreign scientific literature. It is regarded solely as a chronological period of trade agreements. Nevertheless, this issue is of fundamental importance for understanding the current neighborhood of the European Union. The main thesis the author proves is that in the 1960s and 1980s as it is the case nowadays, the main imperative of Brussels' policy towards the Balkans was to prevent Moscow from increasing its influence. This led to the formation of a very specific format of relations with Belgrade and was one of the reasons why the economic crisis in Yugoslavia became extreme and its economy irreformable. In addition, at a later and structurally much more complicated stage of relations between the countries of the former Yugoslavia and the European Union the specificity and main components of relations of the Cold War period did not fundamentally change. As for the policy of so-called containment of the external actors one could see that besides Moscow, we can speak about similar attitude of the EU towards China. It makes it possible to consider the EU policy towards the countries of the former Yugoslavia in the paradigm of neoclassical realism, rather than in the paradigm of traditional liberal European integration approaches which allows us to unite neorealists elements with the specifics of internal processes, including the modernization of institutes, relations between society and state, types of political leadership.
Power Struggle between China and the United States: Lessons of History
Authors: Estachy L.
Published: March 2020

Fernand Braudel, the economic historian, gave a key for reading the power struggles occurring today between the United States and China. «Just as a country at the center of a world-economy can hardly be expected to give up its privileges at international level, how can one hope that the dominant groups who combine capital and state power, and who are assured of international support, will agree to play the game and hand over to someone else?» In other words, the ruling circles in the United States, the hegemonic power of today, want to keep their leadership, China, the rising and challenging power, would like to replace the USA as the hegemonic country: the trade war starting in 2018 should be analysed in this context . The paper will deal with the recent developments of this hegemonic struggle: within the American establishment, the Pentagon and the US Department of Commerce have regained control over «Wall Street» which has resulted in an updated version of the US military-industrial complex, with China replacing the USSR in a new "cold war". Complex strategies are developped on both sides, involving manufacturing, technology, trade, financial, diplomatic and military issues. Referring to this geo-economic key for reading, a number of actions taken by the US government since 2018 aims in particular at checking China’s mounting economic and financial power. For the United States, it is about challenging the development of China’s influence in the world, in particular along the new maritime Silk Roads.
Pengaruh Skeptisisme Profesional, Due Professional Care, dan Tekanan Anggaran Waktu pada Kualitas Audit
Authors: Nikita Sari Wulan Ni Putu Ayu , Budiartha Ketut
Published: March 2020

Audit quality is one important aspect, because quality audit will reflect the actual conditions on the field. This research is to give the empirical fact of the effect of professional skepticism, due professional care, and time budget pressure on quality audit. The research is taking place at the BPK RI Perwakilan Provinsi Bali. The quantity of the sample is 52 auditors, using of non probability sampling method with the sampling sapurated technique. Questioner technique from the survey method used to collects the datas. Analisys technique that used in this research is multiple linear regression analisys technique. The result of the research showed that the professional skepticism and due professional care significantly give positive effects to the quality audit, meanwhile time  budget pressure significantly give negative effects to the quality audit.

Keywords: Professional Skepticism; Due Professional Care; Time Budget Pressure; Quality Audit.
Pengaruh Kepercayaan Manajerial, Orientasi Jangka Pendek, dan Iklim Kerja Etis Terhadap Senjangan Anggaran
Authors: Tanadi Clara Yunneke , Mimba Ni Putu Sri Harta
Published: March 2020

The research aims to examine the effect of managerial trust, short-term orientation, and ethical work climate on budgetary slack. Budgetary slack is the difference between budgeted revenues and expenses with estimates that can be obtained. The location of the study was conducted at the Office of Labor and Energy of Mineral Resources in Bali Province. The sampling method used is nonprobability sampling by census or total sampling. Data collection methods used survey methods by distributing questionnaires with 80 respondents. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results obtained are managerial trust negatively affect budgetary slack, short-term orientation has a positive effect on budgetary slack, and ethical work climate has no effect on budgetary slack.

Keywords: Managerial Trust; Short-term Orientation; Ethical Work Climate; Budgetary Slack.
Analisis Potensi dan Efektivitas Pemungutan Pajak Restoran Terhadap Realisasi Penerimaan Pajak Restoran Di Kecamatan Kuta Selatan
Authors: Indah Anggreni Ni Luh Putu , Ratna Sari Maria Mediatrix
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this  study was to determine how much the potential and effectiveness of restaurant tax collection in the District of South Kuta. This research has been conducted in various  restaurants  located in South Kuta. The number of samples is 94 restaurants, 14 restaurants, and 4 bars, with probability sampling methods, especially Simple Random Sampling. Data collection is done through surveys, non-participant observation, and questionnaires. The analysis technique  used is quantitative descriptive. The analysis shows that the restaurant tax potential in South Kuta District in 2019 is quite large when compared to the realization and target of restaurant tax. The effectiveness of restaurant tax collection in South Kuta District in 2018 which resulted in 108 percent with very effective criteria.

Keywords: Potency; Effectiveness; Realization of Revenue.
Pengaruh Sosialisasi Perpajakan, Pengetahuan Perpajakan, Kualitas Pelayanan Fiskus dan Minat Penerapan E-Filling pada Kepatuhan WPOP
Authors: Pratiwi Putu Eka Mas , Jati I Ketut
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this research is to find out the effect of socialization taxation, taxation knowledge, service quality, and behavioral intention of using E-Filing at the South Badung Pratama Tax Office. The population in this research were all taxpayers registered at the KPP South Badung. There were 100 respondents used as a sample in this research from 45.326 people who were still effective at the South Badung Pratama Tax Officer. This research instrument uses a questionary method and for data analysis techniques are used multiple linear regression analysis.   The Slovin formula with an incidental sampling technique was used to calculate the sample. The results of the research show that socialization taxation, taxation knowledge, service quality, and behavioral intention of using E-Filing are positive for the individual taxpayer tax rate.

Keywords: Socialization;  Knowledge; Service Quality; E-Filling, Taxpayer Compliance.
Pengaruh Independensi, Profesionalisme, Skeptisme Profesional, Etika Profesi dan Gender Terhadap Kualitas Audit Pada KAP di Bali
Authors: Rahayu Ni Kadek Sri , Suryanawa I Ketut
Published: March 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of professionalism and gender professionalism independence on audit quality at public accounting firms in Bali. Data collection methods in this study used a questionnaire. The population in this study are all auditors who work at the Public Accounting Firm in Bali with a total of 78 auditors overall. The analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression. Based on the analysis and testing of hypotheses, the conclusion is that (1) independence has a positive effect on audit quality, (2) professionalism has a positive effect on audit quality, (3) professional skepticism has a positive effect on audit quality, (4) professional ethics has a positive effect on quality audit (5) gender negatively influences audit quality.

Keywords : Independence; Professionalism; Ethics; Gender; Audit Quality.
Pengaruh Prinsip-Prinsip Good Governance pada Kinerja Keuangan LPD di Kabupaten Karangasem
Authors: Yanti Luh Ade Kusuma , Ary Wirajaya I Gde
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the principles of good governance on LPD financial performance in Karangasem Regency. The location of the study was conducted at the LPD in Karangasem Regency. The sampling method is purposive sampling technique. Samples obtained were as many as 90 LPD. Financial performance is measured using LPD financial statements from 2016-2018. Good governance principles are measured using statements in the questionnaire distributed to the sample LPD. Technical analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the test results obtained that the principles of good governance, namely transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and reasonableness have a positive effect on LPD financial performance in Karangasem Regency.

Keywords: Good Governance; Financial Performance; Village Credit Institutions.
Pola Dan Peta Kemampuan Keuangan Desa Setelah Penerbitan Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 Tentang Desa
Authors: Karyada I Putu Fery , Ayu Putu Cita , Mahayasa I Gede Arya
Published: March 2020

This study examines the impact of Dana Desa on village relations and financial ability. The relation is determined by village independence, whereas the financial ability to know village capability in their need. The method is descriptive using tables and graphs. Object analysis is APBdes from 2016 to 2018. Samples are Jembrana, Tabanan, Gianyar and Klungkung regency. Based on the result, all villages in Jembrana, Tabanan, Gianyar, and Klungkung have a ratio of fewer than 25 points so in the instructive category. Growth and Share analysis get 1 village in quadrant I, 3 villages in quadrant II, 5 villages in quadrant III and 282 villages in quadrant IV.

Keywords: Pattern; Financial Ability; Dana Desa; Village.
Efek Strategi Managerial Pada Kinerja Entitas Usaha Berskala Mikro
Authors: Septiyanti Ratna
Published: March 2020

The research empirically examines the effect of managerial strategy on Indonesian micro entities’ performance. The sample consists of 2,527 micro entities at Bandar Lampung city in Indonesia. The result shows that strategy of individually-managed has negative effect on micro entities’ performance. The partnership strategy has a positive effect on its performance, both in enterpreneur and financial partnership. These empirical results indicate that the implementation of good governance on micro entities could increase its performance. The practical implication of this research is as an underlying empirical theory in designing performance measurement system for micro entities. Micro entities should be designed in an agency partnership form to increase its performance.  The policy implication is due to a better lending regulation support.

Keywords: Performance Measurement System; Good Governance; Structure; Strategy.
Determinan Akuntabilitas Laporan Keuangan: Tinjauan Pada Kinerja dan Politik di Pemerintahan Daerah di Indonesia
Authors: Pratolo Suryo , Diah Irmawati Febriana
Published: March 2020

This study is reviewed and tested empirically the influence of financial performance, dynastic politics, and performance of local government on accountability of regional financial reporting. This study uses the documentation method with secondary data taken from sources of the Indonesian Supreme Audit Board (BPK RI) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The analytical test tool used in this study is multiple linear regression. It was found that the fiscal decentralization did not significantly affect the accountability of regional financial reporting but it was found that processing results showed a dependency ratio that had a negative and significant effect on the accountability of financial reporting produced by the local government. In the aspect of political dynasties, this variable was found to have no significant effect on the accountability of regional government financial reporting. The results also showed a significant positive effect of local government performance on the accountability of local government financial reporting.

Keywords: Financial Performance; Political Dynasty; Performane of Local Government; Accountability of Financial Reporting in Local Governance.
Automation Applications in Integrated Animal Production System
Authors: Aydemir Emre , Bilge İnci
Published: March 2020

In livestock enterprises, with the developing technology, the use of automation instead of control with manpower has become widespread. With the use of automation, it provides easy and reliable production, healthy product, decrease of labor force, prevention of economic losses, periodic and systematic operation and keeping data record regularly. In this way, it is possible to evaluate all records of animal production in digital environment. Control element (PC, PLC, PIC, Microprocessor, Electronic Cards), Activation Element (Motors, Cylinders, motion elements, etc.), Process (Production, temperature, control, chemical, events, etc.), Adjustment in automation used in animal husbandry Element (Acceleration, Angle, Speed, Flow, Encoders, Force, Load, Price, Pressure, Temperature, Slope, Torsion, Vibration Measurement Elements). Thanks to the intelligent sensors and controllers of these elements, feed and water of animals are recorded from central computers in automation control. In the studies, S7-300 PLC was used to carry out the general operation and collect the data. In addition, SCADA is used for central system supervision and control, data collection and storage, irrigation and feeding, warning and warning for security. In this study, it is aimed to give information about the use of automation in industrial animal husbandry enterprises.
Dünyada ve Türkiye‘de Zeytinde Yapılan Doku Kültürü Çalışmaları
Authors: Çiftçi Zeliha , Ay Mizgin , Sakar Ebru
Published: March 2020

Dünyanın en sağlıklı ve doğal bitkisel yağ kaynağı olarak bilinen zeytinin tarihi 10.000 yıl öncesine dayanmaktadır. Oleacea familyasının bir üyesi olan zeytinin anavatanı Güneydoğu Anadolu ve Suriye de içine alan Yukarı Mezopotamya ve Güney Asya‘dır. Zeytin, M.Ö. 3000 yılında Akdeniz‘in doğu kıyılarında kültüre alınmaya başlamıştır ve Akdeniz bölgesinde kültüre alınan ilk meyve türlerinden biridir. Bu bakımdan zeytin, Akdeniz ülkelerinin ekonomisinde, beslenmesinde ve kültüründe önemli bir yere sahiptir. Şu anda zeytin yetiştiriciliği yapan ülkelerin çoğunda zeytin, yapraklı gövde veya çeliklerin köklendirilmesiyle veya gövde filizlerinin, tohumdan gelişen ya da klonal gövdelere aşılanmasıyla çoğaltımı sağlanmaktadır. Ancak, bununla beraber, sofralık zeytin olarak adlandırılan çeşitlerin köklenmesi çok zor veya tamamen imkansızdır. Köklenmesi çok zor olan zeytinin ürün verimliliğinin arttırılması amacıyla, geleneksel yöntemlerin, kısa zamanda ve kolay bir şekilde ticari olarak yüksek miktarlarda bitkinin çoğaltılmasını sağlayan mikro çoğaltım yöntemi gibi biyoteknolojik yaklaşımlarla desteklenmesi gerekmektedir. Şimdiye kadar pek çok meyve türü doku kültürü yöntemleri kullanılarak in vitro çoğaltılmış ve aynı zamanda bazı zeytin çeşitlerinin mikro çoğaltım yöntemi ile başarılı bir şekilde çoğaltılması sağlanmıştır. Bu çalışma, bazı zeytin çeşitlerinin biyoteknolojik yöntemler kullanılarak çoğaltımı için günümüze kadar Dünyada ve Türkiye‘de uygulanan farklı yöntemler son literatür çalışmaları da göz önünde bulundurularak bu alanda çalışacak araştırmacılara kaynak olması amacıyla derlenmiştir.
Some Quality Properties, Mineral and Heavy Metal Composition of Wild Fruit Traditional Marmalades
Authors: Arslaner Ayla , Salık Mehmet Ali
Published: March 2020

In this research, some physicochemical and microbiological characteristics and mineral compositions of marmalades produced by traditional method using Berberis integerrima Bunge (purple barberry), Berberis vulgaris L. (pink barberry), Rosa pimpinellifolia L. (black rosehip), Rosa canina L. (pink rosehip), Malus sylvestris Miller (sour apple), and Vaccinium corymbosum L. (blueberry) wild fruit naturally grown in Bayburt and Trabzon provinces were determined. As a result of the research; pH 2.56-4.18, titration acidity (in terms of citric acid) 0.62-3.40%, dry matter 53.65-64.90%, water soluble dry matter 52.28-64.53%, water activity 0.818-0.894 and HMF (5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural) were detected in the range of 5.81-53.40 mg/kg. As a result of microbiological analysis, total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, coliform group bacteria and yeast-mold were not detected in any of the samples. In the marmalade samples, the macro minerals Ca, K, P and Mg are ranged from 23.56-425.12 mg/kg, 1275.74-5918.10 mg/kg, 21.98-921.26 mg/kg and 125.50-776.23 mg/kg, respectively. Of the micro-minerals Fe 4034.85-22346.74 Âµg/kg, Mn 531.63-15065.91 Âµg/kg, Zn 345.40-6250.76 Âµg/kg, B 2872.99-7300.37 Âµg/kg, and Ba were found between 689.31-6455.24 Âµg/kg. The results of heavy metal analysis showed that marmalade samples were within reliable limits. It is concluded that these fruits, which are not usually consumed as table, but have rich mineral composition, characteristic taste and pleasant aroma, can be evaluated in marmalade production. In the years when the yields of wild fruits are high, it can be processed into products with long shelf life such as jam and marmalade and converted into added value can contribute to the regional economy.
Ordu (Mesudiye ve Kabadüz) Köy ve Yaylalarında Yetişen Bazı Tıbbi ve Aromatik Bitki ve Mantar Örneklerinde Ca, K ve Fe Element Analizi
Authors: Aksoy Canan , Aksoy Handan , Tıraşoğlu Engin , Üçler Ali Ömer
Published: March 2020

Bu araştırmada, Ordu ili Mesudiye ilçesine bağlı Gülpınar Köyü, Gülpınar yaylası ve Kabadüz ilçesine bağlı Turnalık yaylasında doğal olarak yetişen ve yöre halkı tarafından besin olarak tüketilen otsu bitki ve mantar örnekleri toplanmıştır. Toplanan örneklerde, element araştırması yapılmış ve insan fizyolojisi için büyük önem taşıyan, Ca, K, Fe elementlerinin yüzde bulunuş oranları Enerji Ayırımlı X-Işını spektroskopisi (EDXRF) kullanılarak tespit edilmiştir. Çalışılan bitki örneklerinden elde edilen sonuçlara göre Bitki örneklerinden elde edilen sonuçlara göre; Ferrula communis ve Amaranthus retraflexus'ta en yüksek Fe içeriği sırasıyla%0.01 ve%0,006 olarak bulundu. Ca miktarı bakımından, Rumex crispus ve Mentha sp. Sırasıyla %1,09 ve %1,39 en yüksek değerlere sahip türlerdir. Son olarak incelenen bu elementler bakımından elde edilen sonuçların önemi ve insan sağlığı üzerindeki etkileri tartışılmıştır.