bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Feasibility Study of Integrated Desizing, Scouring and Bleaching of Cotton Woven Fabric with H2O2 and Investigation of Various Physical Properties with Traditionally Treated Fabric
Authors: Nur Md. Golam , Hossain M. Forhad , Rahman Mustafijur
Published: December 2016

Pre-treatment plays a significant role for the successful coloration of any kind of natural textile fiber like cotton, wool, flax, silk etc. This research work overview the influence of various types of traditional preparation techniques applied on cotton fiber before coloration such as desizing, scouring and bleaching. The traditional pre-treatment processes consume plenty of environmentally unfriendly chemicals those generate pollution in the effluents. In this research work an endeavour has been made to desize, scour and bleach grey cotton woven fabric simultaneously using caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide. The physical properties like whiteness, percent loss in fabric weight, tensile strength of the treated fabric have been compared with those of the fabric treated to conventional desizing, scouring and bleaching process. It is observed that the whiteness (ready for colouration) obtained by this process is quite satisfactory. Moreover, this process has some other merits such as ecological, economical, energy conserving and time saving aspect.
Metabolic Disorders in Nigerians Occupationally Exposed to Cement Dust
Authors: Akiibinu Moses , Adeyemi Mary , Ogunbiyi Toyosi , Amusah Mojirade , Amusan Adeolu , Anetor John
Published: December 2016

Exposures to cement dust have been linked with lung dysfunctions in some occupationally exposed workers. There is a dearth of information on the potentials of the cement particles to induce tumorigenesis, kidney failure and oxidative stress in the exposed workers. This study assessed the effects of cement exposure on macrophage activation, tumor markers, kidney injury molecule-1 and markers of oxidative stress in cement loaders with prolonged exposures. Twenty-nine male workers who had direct exposure to cement dust and gases for a period of 2-30 years in Elephant / Lafarge cement depot Ibadan, Nigeria, were recruited for this study. Another twenty apparently healthy individuals who had no interaction with cement served as controls. Levels of carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA), alpha fetoprotein (AFP), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), DNA-8-hydroxyguanosine (8-OHdG), neopterin, total plasma peroxide (TPP), total antioxidant potential (TAP), oxidative stress index (OSI), malondialdehyde (MDA) and albumin were determined in all participants using ELISA and spectrophotometry methods respectively. The result shows significantly (p0.05) changes observed in the plasma levels of albumin and AFP when compared with the controls. No significant (p>0.05) correlations could be observed between the levels of 8-OHdG, neopterin, albumin, MDA, CEA, AFP, KIM-1 and OSI in the cement exposed workers. Metabolic disorders including excessive macrophage activation, oxidative DNA damage, kidney diseases and chemically-induced tumors are imminent in cement exposed workers.
Single nucleotide polymorphism in coronary artery disease as in‑stent restenosis risk factor
Authors: Prokop Edyta Kinga , Jagodziński Paweł , Wachowiak-Baszyńska Hanna , Grajek Stefan
Published: December 2016

In‑stent restenosis (ISR) is a challenging complication of coronary stent implantation in both stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Recent scientific aproach enables looking closely into its genetic background. This article briefly highlights the already known to increase susceptibility of ISR genetic polymorphisms and summarizes which were not proven to increase the risk of ISR and which may seem protective among CAD patients.
Proteomic analysis of subarachnoid hemorrhage - liquid phase isoelectric focusing in complex protein sample
Authors: Hajduk Joanna , Sokół Bartosz , Swiatly Agata , Matysiak Jan , Nowicki Piotr , Garbiec Ewa , Wąsik Norbert , Jankowski Roman , Kokot Zenon J.
Published: December 2016

Background: The aim of this study was to present the proteomic approach based on liquid phase isoelectric focusing fractionation coupled to nLC-MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS analysis to characterize cerebrospinal fluid from control patients and those suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage. The new perspective in characterization of this brain neuropathology are in constant demand to point a valuable panel of indicators which could improve the treatment outcome.Methods: The cerebrospinal fluid samples were applied to a commercial liquid phase isoelectric focusing apparatus and separated into 10 fractions by pI. Further, the untargeted mass spectrometry investigations were performed with data dependent acquisition mode for full-scan MS analysis with subsequently MS/MS fragmentation by using nLC-MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS.Results: In total, the detection of 1664 and 2187 unique tryptic peptides provided biological evidence for 134 and 271 proteins in control and subarachnoid hemorrhage sample, respectively. The interpretation of liquid phase separation was performed by intersection analysis of two items between groups of ten fractions. The cumulative intersection exploration revealed the highest concentration of the detected components in the middle fractions of the focusing chamber, whereas the gradual dilution appeared on its extreme.Conclusions: The employed strategy ensured overall screening of investigated material presenting the proteins abundance in the current state of analysis. Few proteins such as proenkephalin A, peroxiredoxin-6, cathepsin B, thrombospondin-1, glial fibrillary acidic protein and α – spectrin were recognized as potential indicators, according to literature, pointing the possibility for its monitoring in further studies as panel of valuable biomarkers.
IMPLEMENTASI LIBRARY 3.0 DI PERPUSTAKAAN IAIN SALATIGA: MASALAH DAN SOLUSINYA
Authors: Itmamudin Itmamudin
Published: December 2016

The development of technology information influence a library in costumers services. The use of World Wide Web is getting more sophisticated than ever. From web 1.0 with static display of information, it turns to become a web 2.0 in which users can create comments while consuming the information. Now, with the development of web 3.0, the features of web services have been added with more executed in part of users. This article will further describe the implementation of web 3.0 at library of State Institute For Islamic Studies (IAIN) Salatiga. The author remains that the use of web 3.0 does not necessarily mean replacing the use of theancestors, but it just a combination instead.

Perkembangan teknologi informasi mempengaruhi perpustakaan dalam layanan pengguna. Penggunaan website semakin canggih dari sebelumnya. Dari web 1.0 dengan tampilan informasi yang monoton, menjadi web 2.0 di mana pengguna dapat membuat akun sendiri dan menikmanti informasi. Sekarang, dengan perkembangan web 3.0, fitur layanan web telah ditambahkan dengan lebih menarik lagi bagi pengguna. Artikel ini akan lebih menggambarkan pelaksanaan web 3.0 di perpustakaan Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Salatiga. Penulis tetap berpandangan bahwa penggunaan web 3.0 tidak berarti menggantikan manusia, tapi itu hanya kombinasi di antara keduanya.
PERANAN PERPUSTAKAAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PERGURUAN TINGGI (Konstruksi Pelayanan, Strategi, dan Citra Perpustakaan)
Authors: Junaeti Junaeti , Arwani Agus
Published: December 2016

In an effort to support the implementation of universities, universities need to be supported by a set of facilities and infrastructure. One of the basic and essential facilities are available and a library with adequate service. Libraries who is a supporter of university should be able to play an active role to support the task of universities. The library is a facility or providing a means of reading materials. The purpose of the library itself, especially the college library is to provide information services for learning, research, and community service in order to implement the Tri Dharma College tow. Libraries have a very significant role in the institutions, especially institutions that shelter the college library. With good management, the library will have a positive impact for users it serves. Availability of a wide range of services and knowledge in the college library, will give the user a chance to utilize and develop knowledge independently. Repair image of the library as an institution of professional higher education and provide information services to the campus community will open up the minds of them, that the library can be used as an alternative means that are used to study independently.

Dalam upaya mendukung terlaksananya perguruan tinggi, lembaga perguruan tinggi perlu ditunjang oleh seperangkat fasilitas serta prasarana. Salah satu fasilitas pokok dan esensial adalah tersedianya perpustakaan dengan koleksi dan layanan yang memadai. Perpustakaan yang merupakan pendukung dari perguruan tinggi harus dapat berperan aktif menunjang tugas perguruan tinggi. Perpustakaan adalah fasilitas atau tempat menyediakan sarana bahan bacaan. Tujuan dari perpustakaan sendiri, khususnya perpustakaan perguruan tinggi adalah memberikan layanan informasi untuk kegiatan belajar, penelitian, dan pengabdian masyarakat dalam rangka melaksanakan Tri Dharma Perguruan Tingg. Perpustakaan mempunyai peran yang sangat berarti dalam institusi lembaga yang menaunginya khususnya perpustakaan perguruan tinggi. Dengan adanya pengelolaan yang baik, perpustakaan  akan memberikan dampak yang positif bagi pemakai yang dilayaninya. Ketersediaan berbagai macam layanan dan pengetahuan di perpustakaan perguruan tinggi, akan memberikan kesempatan pemakai untuk dapat memanfaatkan dan mengembangkan pengetahuan secara mandiri. Perbaikan citra perpustakaan perguruan tinggi sebagai institusi profesional dan memberikan layanan informasi bagi komunitas kampus akan membuka cakrawala berpikir mereka, bahwa perpustakaan dapat dijadikan sebagai sarana alternatif yang digunakan untuk belajar secara mandiri.
An application of a Chartered Institute of Management Accounting strategy on stock control: a case of the South African municipality
Authors: Wiseman Nzuza Zwelihle
Published: December 2016

The aim of the study is to demonstrate how best a municipal stock control can be applied in conformity with strategic requirements of the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA). A quantitative research method was applied. The questionnaire was formulated based on information obtained from the literature, and was distributed to only one KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) local government department. The sample consisted of 82 respondents, selected using a census sampling method. The results indicate that the stores department lack CIMA stock control strategies, leading to poor stock control policy formulation and application. Staff experience and the effect of municipal stock control policy have shown a positive and significant relationship at .000* level. Proper documentation of strategic stock control and staff experience has also shown a positive significant relationship at .004* level. Moreover, the municipal strategic stock control framework has been proposed at the end of this paper and is subject to further experiments by the scholars.
Keywords: stock control, stock control policy, stock control strategies. JEL Classification: H54, M40
Linking environmental flows to sediment dynamics
Authors: de Jalón Diego García , Bussettini Martina , Rinaldi Massimo , Grant Gordon , Friberg Nikolai , Cowx Ian G. , Magdaleno Fernando , Buijse Tom
Published: December 2016

This is a policy discussion paper aimed at addressing possible alternative approaches for environmental flows (e-Flows) assessment and identification within the context of best strategies for fluvial restoration. We focus on dammed rivers in Mediterranean regions. Fluvial species and their ecological integrity are the result of their evolutionary adaptation to river habitats. Flowing water is the main driver for development and maintenance of these habitats, which is why e-Flows are needed where societal demands are depleting water resources. Fluvial habitats are also shaped by the combined interaction of water, sediments, woody/organic material, and riparian vegetation. Water abstraction, flow regulation by dams, gravel pits or siltation by fine sediments eroded from hillslopes are pressures that can disturb interactions among water, sediments, and other constituents that create the habitats needed by fluvial communities. Present e-Flow design criteria are based only on water flow requirements. Here we argue that sediment dynamics need to be considered when specifying instream flows, thereby expanding the environmental objectives and definition of e-Flows to include sediments (extended e-Flows). To this aim, a hydromorphological framework for e-Flows assessment and identification of best strategies for fluvial restoration, including the context of rivers regulated by large dams, is presented.
ОСОБЛИВОСТI ПЕРЕБIГУ БРОНХIАЛЬНОЇ АСТМИ У ХВОРИХ IЗ СУПУТНIМ ЦУКРОВИМ ДIАБЕТОМ
Authors: Єрьоменко Г. В.
Published: December 2016

Представленi результати ретроспективного аналiзу 1400 iсторiй хвороби пацiєнтiв iз бронхiальною астмою, якi лiкувалися в обласнiй клiнiчнiй лiкарнi м. Харкова. Встановлено, що у хворих iз середньоважким перебiгом бронхiальної астми в 11,5 % випадкiв дiагностувався цукровий дiабет 2 типу, середнiй вiк цiєї групи становив 45 ± 5,7 рокiв. Виявлено взаємозв’язок пiдвищення iндексу маси тiла i тяжкостi бронхiальної астми. Поєднання бронхiальної астми iз цукровим дiабетом рiзко знижує якiсть життя хворих, особливо тих, якi проживають в сiльськiй мiсцевостi.
ДИНАМIКА ПОКАЗНИКIВ АКТИВНОСТI УРОДЖЕНОГО IМУНIТЕТУ У ХВОРИХ IЗ ВIДДАЛЕНИМИ МЕТАСТАЗАМИ ДИФЕРЕНЦIЙОВАНОГО РАКУ ЩИТОВИДНОЇ ЗАЛОЗИ ПIСЛЯ РАДIОЙОДОТЕРАПIЇ РIЗНИХ ВIКОВИХ ГРУП
Authors: Захарченко Т. Ф. , Замотаєва Г. А. , Гулеватий С. В. , Волинець I. П. , Джужа Д. О.
Published: December 2016

Дослiджено динамiку цитотоксичної активностi натуральних кiлерних клiтин (NK-клiтин) та метаболiчної активностi нейтрофiлiв у хворих на диференцiйований рак щитовидної залози пiсля радiойодотерапiї (РЙТ) залежно вiд вiку та наявностi вiддалених метастазiв. Виявлено, що у хворих з вiддаленими метастазами молодого вiку (29,0 ± 1,1 рокiв) активнiсть NK-клiтин вища, нiж у хворих з вiддаленими метастазами старшого вiку (52,6 ± 1,2 рокiв). У раннiй термiн пiсля РЙТ активнiсть NK-клiтин у хворих iз вiддаленими метастазми максимально знижена вiдносно вихiдного значення в обох вiкових групах. Пiсля РЙТ активнiсть NK-клiтин у хворих без вiддалених метастазiв не змiнюється протягом усього термiну спостереження. У хворих з вiддаленими метастазами зниження активностi NK-клiтин триває бiльше пiвроку, що свiдчить про ушкодження функцiї. Активнiсть нейтрофiлiв у раннiй термiн пiсля РЙТ пiдвищується бiльшою мiрою у пацiєнтiв молодого вiку без вiддалених метастазiв. У хворих на диференцiйований рак щитовидної залози молодого вiку вплив РЙТ на активнiсть NK-клiтин та нейтрофiлiв залежить вiд наявностi вiддалених метастазiв.
ПАТОМОРФОЛОГIЧНI ЗМIНИ В ЩИТОПОДIБНIЙ ЗАЛОЗI ПРИ КО-IНФЕКЦIЇ ТУБЕРКУЛЬОЗ/ВIЛ
Authors: Матвєєва С. Л. , Гойденко Н. I. , Юрченко I. С.
Published: December 2016

Туберкульоз є найпоширенiшою опортунiстичною хворобою i головною причиною смертi у хворих, що є ВIЛ-iнфiкованими. Щитоподiбна залоза є унiкальним органом гуморального iмуногенезу, але патоморфологiчнi змiни при ко-iнфекцiї туберкульоз/ВIЛ ранiш нiколи не вивчалися. Мета дослiдження: вивчення патоморфологiчних змiн при ко-iнфекцiї туберкульоз/ВIЛ. Проведено мiкроскопiчне дослiдження зафарбованих еозином та гематоксилiном гiстологiчних зрiзiв фрагментiв щитоподiбних залоз 30 пацiєнтiв, померлих вiд ко-iнфекцiї туберкульоз/ ВIЛ. В результатi дослiдження виявлена велика кiлькiсть значно збiльшених за розмiром фолiкулiв зi сплесканим епiтелiєм та щiльнiм колоїдом, що свiдчить про функцiональне пригнiчення органу. Зроблено висновок про необхiднiсть прижиттєвого скринiнгу функцiонального стану щитоподiбної залози у пацiєнтiв з ко-iнфекцiєю туберкульоз/ВIЛ.
ОСОБЛИВОСТI ВПЛИВУ ЕКЗОГЕННИХ ЕСТРОГЕНIВ ТА ГIПЕРЛЕПТИНЕМIЇ НА ГIСТОСТРУКТУРУ КIСТОК У ОВАРIЕКТОМОВАНИХ НАЩАДКIВ ГЕСТАЦIЙНО СТРЕСОВАНИХ МАТЕРIВ
Authors: Сергiєнко Л. Ю. , Селюкова Н. Ю. , Черевко Г. М. , Бондаренко Т. В. , Перець О. В. , Толмачова Л. М.
Published: December 2016

Встановлено антенатальне походження та патогенетична спорiдненiсть ожирiння та остеопатiй. Розглянута участь лептину в формуваннi цих патологiй. Показано, що достатньо високий рiвень лептину, притаманний нащадкам гестацiйно стресованих матерiв, активує хондро- та остеогенез, пiдсилюючи репаративнi ефекти естрогенiв в кiстковiй тканинi. Разом з цим надмiрне зростання рiвня системного лептину є причиною патологiчних змiн хрящової та кiсткової тканини, що призводить до їх склерозування та формування остеофiтiв.
ГIСТОЛОГIЧНI ОСОБЛИВОСТI ЩИТОПОДIБНИХ ЗАЛОЗ В РАННЬОМУ ПЕРИПУБЕРТАТНОМУ ПЕРIОДI НАЩАДКIВ МАТЕРIВ, ПIДДАНИХ ПАСИВНОМУ ПАЛIННЮ ТА ОБМЕЖЕНОМУ ХАРЧУВАННЮ ПIД ЧАС ВАГIТНОСТ
Authors: Сергiєнко Л. Ю. , Соколова С. С. , Яковцова I. I. , Селюкова Н. Ю. , Билецкая О. М.
Published: December 2016

Комбiнована дiя таких чинникiв навколишнього середовища, як тютюнопалiння та зниження калоражу, на матiр напротязi вагiтностi призводить до народження щурят iз зниженою вагою, для яких притаманне гальмування соматостатевого розвитку в термiнi вiд народження до пубертатного вiку, негативно вiддзеркалюються на динамiцi розвитку та формуваннi гормонпродукуючих елементiв щитовидних залоз їх нащадкiв, при цьому виразнiсть та спрямованiсть структурних реакцiй мають статевi вiдмiнностi: найбiльш виразнi структурнi перетворення спостерiгаються у самиць-нащадкiв стресованих матерiв. Вiддаленi негативнi змiни в тироїнiй системi нащадкiв матерiв, пiдданих дiї тютюнової iнтоксикацiї та зниженого харчування, можуть бути етiопатогенитичною основою розвитку тиропатiй на наступних етапах онтогенезу.
"Transcribir un beso”. Vigencia de la mística como nupcialidad, escritura y testimonio.
Authors: Avenatti De Palumbo Cecilia Inés
Published: December 2016

The nuptial metaphor as a source of theological life has begun to occupy a signifcant place in the theological and philosophical investigations of recent times. Therefore, in the framework of the third week of Theology “Mysticism and dialogue”, the author aims to explore the interdisciplinary relationship between theology and poetry in Christophe Lebreton’s Diary, by re?ecting on the act of writing to demonstrate the validity of nuptiality as a key to poetical and theological writing and its consequent impact on the renewal of the language in which both are expressed.
Moradas del castillo interior de Santa Teresa de Jesús entre la enseñanza doctrinal y la reescritura vivencial.
Authors: Bailo Florencia
Published: December 2016

Moradas del Castillo Interior is Saint Teresa of Jesus’ greatest seminal work. In this book the native saint of Avila collects the manifestation of her own experiences and several doctrinal teachings. Both dimensions are the fruit of her life anchored in God.
Religiosidad popular y vida cotidiana en el Norte Grande de Chile.
Authors: Guerrero Jiménez Bernardo
Published: December 2016

We raise the argument that in the world of popular religion in the north of Chile, moved by religious dances and their pilgrimage to shrines, the distinction between sacred and profane does not exist in the way traditional sociology has taught us. In the daily life of dances and their members in social rooms, homes, and even in their bodies, the seal of the sacred is frequent. In systematically observing religious festivities and cities, we can show the intersection between both realities. We also use social networks such as Facebook to explain the sacred-profane dynamics.
Religiosidad popular mariana en Antofagasta: Lo andino, lo minero y la influencia de la Iglesia Católica.
Authors: Fritis Lattus Katherine , Hernández Pérez Felipe
Published: December 2016

Marian Popular religiosity in Antofagasta is a cultural fact that happens on the streets of the city, is a cultural sistema that has constituent elements from history; as the Andean world heritage has, among many traits, the cult to the Virgin, who is mistress of workers, as the mining world heritage observe identity consolidation through pampino and their religious tradition with the foundation and recasting of religious dances and family, and in recent decades, the in?uence of the Catholic Church has mobilized a structured performance organized and highly regulated.
Qué norte, qué iglesia y qué cristianos; perspectiva desde la pastoral social.
Authors: Cerda Sanhueza Alejandro Roberto
Published: December 2016

Thinking of the church from northern Chile is a challenge and a lifelong perspective, requiring the con?uence of geographic, socio-political and identity factors proper of the region to re?ect about the Good News spread by the Church, particularly in the dialogue with national and local contingency and the questioning that political life and work activity make in this case, as evangelization ambits.
This paper deals with some coordinates of that cultural geography and also propose criteria to provide certain guidelines for pastoral action.
¿En Chile existen esclavos o trabajadores? Un examen de las afirmaciones de Robert Hunziker.
Authors: Pásten Palma Claudio Aquiles
Published: December 2016

This paper deals with the examination of Robert Hunziker’s claims as compared with other bibliographic sources stating that there are no workers in Chile, but slaves. This examination confirms that his claims fit the reality of work in Chile.
DIAGNÓSTICO EMPRESARIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE IPIALES: UNA APROXIMACIÓN A PARTIR DEL CENSO ECONÓMICO – EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Jaramillo Mejía Víctor David
Published: December 2016

Este artículo presenta un resumen frente al censo mpresarial, proyecto financiado por la Cámara de Comercio de Ipiales, en convenio con Comfamiliar, SENA-Ipiales, y que fue terminado en el mes de diciembre del año 2011. En general, el estudio busca describir el sector empresarial de la ciudad de Ipiales, realizar una caracterización de sus problemáticas y analizar la informalidad, como una traba en el desarrollo económico y social del municipio de Ipiales. Para ello se realizó un análisis sectorial y por estratos, que apoyado en Cartografía, y análisis econométricos permitieron georeferenciar las unidades productivas de la ciudad, determinar las zonas de mayor concentración de las empresas e identicar las dinámicas de mercado en la ciudad de Ipiales. Finalmente, se contemplan algunas conclusiones de solución a algunas problemáticas.
ALCANCES MOTIVACIONALES DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DEL PROGRAMA DE ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE NARIÑO, EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES
Authors: Benavides Paz Oscar Hernando
Published: December 2016

La investigación asume una temática no explorada aún en la Universidad de Nariño, tiene relación directa con el futuro profesional de quienes culminan sus estudios. El estudio aborda la motivación en los estudiantes desde su desarrollo profesional y empresarial, con la "nalidad de medir el impacto en cada uno de éstos ámbitos. Como principal resultado del estudio, ésta medición podrá convertirse en un factor de evaluación del Programa de Administración de Empresas, que se materialice en un currículo con seguimiento y retroalimentación continua para cumplir con el objetivo fundamental de lograr que los jóvenes encuentren posibilidades de potenciar sus propias motivaciones pensando en términos de logros, triunfos y éxitos.
RIESGO FINANCIERO ACUMULADO: EL CASO DE LOS ÍNDICES BURSÁTILES DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, 2000-2014
Authors: Riascos Hermoza Julio Cesar
Published: December 2016

El documento se propone analizar el fenómeno del riesgo nanciero acumulado para los tres principales mercados bursátiles de Estados Unidos, S&P 500, Nasdaq y Dow Jones durante el periodo comprendido entre febrero 24 de 2000 y febrero 17 de 2014. La metodología empleada se basa en el tratamiento de series temporales a partir de la construcción de modelos GARCH que permitieron explicar los retornos de los mercados subyacentes y sus ecuaciones de varianza a partir de residuales y varianzas rezagadas. El estudio advierte que los retornos de los tres mercados se caracterizaron por ser especialmente afectados por el atentado terrorista al World Trade Center el 11 de septiembre de 2001 y la caída de Lehman Brothers en septiembre 15 de 2008. La investigación concluye advirtiendo que los índices S&P 500 y Nasdaq tienden a estabilizarse mientras que el Dow Jones Industrial se caracteriza por un riesgo nanciero persistente.  E-mail: jriascosh@ucentral.edu.co
Colombia 2000-2013: Relaciones entre crecimiento económico y comercio internacional
Authors: Reyes Ortiz Giovanni Efraín , Saa Isabella Loaiza
Published: December 2016

Este estudio realiza un análisis de las principales variables económicas de Colombia, basándose en el comportamiento de las mismas en la historia inmediata, especícamente el período bajo estudio es de 2000 a 2013. Las variables con mayor análisis son el crecimiento económico y el comercio exterior. No obstante, a n de tener una mejor perspectiva se incorporan la tasa anual de inación y el desempleo. En particular luego de la implementación de las políticas económicas basadas en el “Consenso de Washington” en Colombia, como en muchos países latinoamericanos, se han privilegiado las exportaciones como motores de crecimiento. El principal argumento de este documento es que –más que la cantidad de productos exportados– lo que mayormente ha inuido ha sido el precio o factura de los productos vendidos en el exterior.
Conceptos y principios de economía y metodologías utilizadas en la investigación económica
Authors: Posso Ordóñez Roberto
Published: December 2016

Este ensayo se cataloga como descriptivo, debido a que desarrolla temas vinculados con los fenómenos de la ciencia económica. Está estructurado en dos partes: en la primera encontraremos una síntesis de las principales deniciones de Ciencia Económica cuyos autores pertenecen a diferentes escuelas de pensamiento (clásica, mercantilista, neoclásica, monetarista y algunos economistas contemporáneos). La segunda parte contiene un breve análisis de los aportes hechos por algunos de los grandes matemáticos, cuyos conocimientos alimentan las nuevas teorías que desarrollan los investigadores contemporáneos, así como las diferentes metodologías utilizadas por los distintos economistas que en el pasado elaboraron, desarrollaron y crearon conceptos, leyes y principios que condujeron a determinar los objetivos de la ciencia económica.
El enfoque problémico tomasino a la luz del saber cómo problema
Authors: Camacho Vásquez Gonzalo
Published: December 2016

Se critica el enfoque problémico tomasino a la luz de la noción de saber cómo problema plateado por Gilles Deleuze. El estudio aplica la etnografía y la arqueología del saber en el análisis de los planes de asignatura de aulas virtuales de aprendizaje de los programas de pregrado. Se crean visibilidades en la manera como se entiende la noción de problema desde el tomismo y se abren interrogantes acerca de las posibilidades e implicaciones del conocimiento desde la lógica del sentido y el saber cómo patología superior.
Formación de un espíritu científico en educación básica desde la enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales
Authors: Muñoz Burbano Zulman Estela
Published: December 2016

La actualidad abre un espacio para la reflexión en torno a la enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales; situación evidente en el análisis de las prácticas pedagógicas que se centran en contenidos y no en procesos. Al respecto, se propone considerar al educador, más que al discente, como punto de partida de un proceso, que permita pasar del énfasis de las gruesas informaciones descontextualizadas a la dinámica del diálogo de saberes, y también a un acercamiento de los estudiantes al conocimiento de la naturaleza de las ciencias y al desarrollo de un espíritu científico, que vaya más allá de simples acciones de indagación o consulta. La formación y la adquisición de un espíritu científico entendido como una estructura compleja en la que se articula el pensamiento crítico, destrezas relacionadas con la observación y la capacidad de confrontación y argumentación de ideas entre otros, están ligadas con la didáctica del docente, con la forma como asume su quehacer y cómo él se relaciona con la ciencia y la actividad científica.
De la vulnerabilidad de los jóvenes a no educarse: una aproximación cuantitativa para el caso colombiano
Authors: López Zambrano Richard Iván
Published: December 2016

Este artículo presenta un análisis de los determinantes de la vulnerabilidad en los jóvenes entre 14 y 28 años. Tomando como base el enfoque de desarrollohumano, se explica la vulnerabilidad desde la dimensión de educación, lo que sugiere que un joven puede ser vulnerable a no educarse ya sea por analfabetismo o por inasistencia escolar, la selección de la dimensión redunda en la importancia que tiene la misma en una sociedad como motor de desarrollo.El estudio se realiza a través de un análisis microeconométrico haciendo uso de modelos con variable dependiente limitada. Los principales hallazgos demuestran que la proporción de analfabetismo aunque es baja, se explica por la falta de dinero, costos de educación y porque debe trabajar; además, se asocia directamente con los bajos niveles de educación del padre. Por su parte, la inasistencia escolar la padecen en mayor medida las mujeres que los hombres. Así mismo, en la medida en que el padre incrementa su nivel de educación y además el hogar está compuesto por una madre, el joven tiene una mayor probabilidad de estudiar.
CIENTISTA POR UM DIA: A INICIAÇÃO À PESQUISA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Silva Carla Melo da , Gallon Mônica da Silva , Madruga Zulma Elizabete de Freitas
Published: December 2016

O presente artigo relata uma prática realizada em uma turma de Pré I, na Educação Infantil, em uma instituição privada, na região metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, a fim de cumprir estágio supervisionado obrigatório, uma disciplina pertencente ao curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia. Foram realizadas atividades práticas voltadas à digestão, educação alimentar e cuidados com higiene, observando à adequação da linguagem à faixa etária de cinco anos. A proposta teve por objetivo reconhecer os saberes prévios destes estudantes sobre o assunto e, por meio de perguntas geradas pelas atividades práticas a constituição de novos conhecimentos, proporcionando assim uma alfabetização científica. Após descrição da atividade, o trabalho apresenta uma análise sobre as reflexões realizadas com base na experiência vivida, apontando a importância do ensino de ciências desde os primeiros anos de escolarização bem como a formação adequada aos profissionais que atuam nesse segmento.
IMAGINÁRIOS EM (DES)CONSTRUÇÃO: PARA ALÉM DO TEMPO E DO ESPAÇO
Authors: Piva Mairim Linck
Published: December 2016

A literatura sul-rio-grandense, em seu período de formação, estabeleceu elementos para a constituição de um imaginário literário e cultural que se tornou fecundo, formativo, e, muitas vezes, prescritivo para épocas vindouras. A obra Romance no Rio Grande, do escritor Reynaldo Moura, foi publicada em 1958. Nesse período, a literatura do estado já trazia consolidada sua linha regionalista, tendo adquirido feições variadas desde o seu início no século XIX, e apresentava também novas linhas temáticas e técnicas, como o aprimoramento da literatura de viés intimista. A obra de Moura estabelece um inquietante diálogo entre tradição e renovação, entre campo e cidade, entre fazer literário e construção de identidades. Com o apoio das teorias do Imaginário, na linha de Gilbert Durand, procede-se a uma análise do romance procurando desvelar o tenso diálogo entre construção e desconstrução de elementos identitários.
Swiss referendum: Say-on-pay
Authors: Albrecht Dale
Published: December 2016

This paper examines the recent Swiss referendum on say-on-pay. The referendum was put to popular vote in March of 2013, and the Swiss citizens passed the referendum with a clear majority. This paper will explain each of the provisions of the referendum. It will then explain pros and cons of the referendum, and then further evaluate the provisions. Finally, a brief commentary will be made regarding its implication and potential application in the world’s financial centers.
Corporate governance and transaction cost economics: A study of the equity governance structure
Authors: Saravia Matus Jimmy A. , Saravia-Matus Silvia
Published: December 2016

This paper extends the Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) theory of the equity governance structure by introducing a (hitherto absent) full analysis of the key TCE issue of bilateral dependency between the firm and its shareholders. In addition, the paper discusses the implications of the analysis for the topic of corporate governance and firm performance. We find that when bilateral dependency holds contractual hazards are mitigated as predicted by TCE, but that when it does not contractual safeguards are altered to the disadvantage of shareholders and managerial discretion costs increase as reflected by lower firm valuation. Importantly, our study documents for the first time a class of transactions where business relationships persist indefinitely even though transaction costs are not minimized.
Water tourism conflict resolution through good governance (story from Indonesia)
Authors: Rohmad Zaini , Nur Probohudono Agung , Wardojo Waskito Widi , Wibowo Agung
Published: December 2016

This paper discuss good governance model for conflict resolution around water tourism area in Indonesia. This paper developed structural factors that influence water tourism such as the population, economic development, regional generated revenue, real-time sector revenue, poverty rates, and water management which is the focus of the study affected the rising of the water conflict. This study is field research qualitative study. The objects in this research are water tourism stakeholders which are composed of three different water tourism management in Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia, namely Grojogan Sewu, Jumog and Peblengan. This study conducted in Karanganyar as a district that has a natural beauty with huge potential to further develop its natural attractions. The data sampling is done by observation and interview. From the result of this study it can be concluded that (1) there needs to be a clear explanation for the villagers near the water tourism area that the natural resources of water needs to be preserved and used moderately ; (2) a communication needs to be established between the stakeholders and those using the water resource, for the sake of the villagers’ welfare as well as the economic improvement; (3) the government, both the regional government as well as the central government need to make regulation to keep the condition of the nature without ignoring the possibility of conflict ensuing because of water usage by the villagers; (4) increasing the role of the villagers in managing the water resource so that there will be no prolonged conflict in the future.
An investigation of corporate governance from a new perspective: Examining the financial performance of companies and the impact of executive turnover
Authors: Yousif Alabdullah Tariq Tawfeeq , Yahya Sofri , Ibrahim Nor Mohamed , Majeed Firas Qassim
Published: December 2016

The aim of this paper is to investigate the mechanisms of corporate governance in companies and to delineate their effect from the perspective of two variables: the financial performance of firms; and an examination of executive turnover. An analysis on theoretical grounds of these two variables is made with respect to non-financial companies specifically in the context of the country of Jordan. Also in the context of this study, a company represents a firm. A sample comprising 109 companies from the non-financial sector for the fiscal year 2011 was selected and analyzed. A cross sectional study tested all hypotheses of the study and used statistical software, SPSS 20, to analyze the data. The study has examined the structure of the board of directors and its effects on the financial performance (financial leverage) of the non-financial Jordanian companies. Evidence suggests that the corporate governance mechanisms such as increasing the board size has a positive effect on reducing the level of financial leverage, thus leading to enhanced levels of financial performance. On the other hand, board independence and the structure of non CEO-duality have no effect on a company’s financial performance. In addition, the findings revealed that executive turnover has been found to significantly moderate the relationship between some of the factors and that is the board size and financial leverage. Given the diversity of trends utilized to measure the financial performance of companies in the area of corporate governance and the associated performance relationship, empirical research has continued to undergo new financial performance indicators to prevent manipulation and to obtain a realistic picture of the financial performance of companies. Hence, this is the first study that internationally chooses financial leverage to represent the financial performance of companies in their relationship with corporate governance. Crucially, it is globally the first study to choose executive turnover as a moderating variable on such a relationship. Thus, choosing these two new variables uniquely contributes to the literature of both corporate governance and firm performance from the perspective of developed and developing countries. This is considered to extend and add new insights to prior research in this discipline. The study therefore provides empirical evidence to policy-makers, stakeholders, academia and other interested parties in the Middle East; specifically in Jordan.
Organizational diagnosis, the stepping stone to organizational effectiveness
Authors: Govender Patsy , Brijball Parumasur Sanjana
Published: December 2016

Organizational survival, success and effectiveness depend on the ability of the organization to adapt to continuous challenges, competition and change. However, improving and changing organizations demand properly understanding and diagnosing them. So, where does diagnosis start and how can we measure effectiveness? Diagnosis starts with assessing key tasks, structure, people relationships, motivation, support, management leadership, attitude towards change and performance to identify gaps towards effectiveness. Effectiveness is evaluated in terms of the extent to which people have the right skills and competencies and are trained and strategically managed to enhance profitability (finance), the organization’s marketing strategy, operations/service and, measurement of the corporate/business development and growth achieved as a result of planned efforts to ensure organizational viability, stability and maturity. This study uses an integrated system evaluation process to diagnose the extent to which key tasks, structure, people relationships, motivation, support, management leadership, attitude towards change and performance impact on organizational effectiveness respectively. The population for the study comprised of all staff in a provincial trade and investment promotion agency in South Africa and a consensus approach was used through a cluster sampling technique, which secured an 85.4% response rate. In this quantitative, cross-sectional study data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results reflect that the diagnostic variables impact on organizational effectiveness in varying degrees. The important diagnostic dimensions and areas for improvement are identified and suggestions for corrective action are presented in order to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
Classification of bankruptcy with cash flow information: Evidence from small size firms
Authors: Ntoung Agbor Tabot Lious , Santos de Oliveira Helena Maria , Pereira Cláudia M. F.
Published: December 2016

Corporate financial ratios have been debated in the past as the most importance measures in predicting corporate failure, yet gaps remain in the literature about cash flow information in classifying between bankrupted and non-bankrupted firms. This study test whether cash flow components is more useful in classifying bankrupted and non-bankrupted of small and unlisted firms in Spain. The results of this study suggest that cash flows components are superior to financial ratios for classifying small failed and non-failed companies with the logit model. Particularly, most failing firms, reduce or avoid paying dividend to their owner. This reduction or the absence of dividend payments as a proportion of total outflow is often related to either a significant decrease in the net operating inflow and/or an increase in the relative outflow to fixed charges resulting from increased external debt financing.
The weighted average cost of capital over the lifecycle of the firm: Is the overinvestment problem of mature firms intensified by a higher WACC?
Authors: Garcia Carlos S. , Saravia Matus Jimmy Agustin , Yepes David A.
Published: December 2016

Firm lifecycle theory predicts that the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) will tend to fall over the lifecycle of the firm (Mueller, 2003, p. 80-81). However, given that previous research finds that corporate governance deteriorates as firms get older (Mueller and Yun, 1998; Saravia, 2014) there is good reason to suspect that the opposite could be the case, that is, that the WACC is higher for older firms. Since our literature review indicates that no direct tests to clarify this question have been carried out up till now, this paper aims to fill the gap by testing this prediction empirically. Our findings support the proposition that the WACC of younger firms is higher than that of mature firms. Thus, we find that the mature firm overinvestment problem is not intensified by a higher cost of capital, on the contrary, our results suggest that mature firms manage to invest in negative net present value projects even though they have access to cheaper capital. This finding sheds new light on the magnitude of the corporate governance problems found in mature firms.
Making Sense of Dei Verbum : Moslem Reflections on The Relation Between Scripture and Tradition
Authors: Ali Muhammad Modassir
Published: December 2016

Like all great religions of the world, Christianity is a religion steeped in revelation. It tries to convince its followers that it was through the process of revelation that God made Himself known both in the Old and New Testaments, climaxing in the saving action of Jesus Christ. Although this is the starting point of Christian revelation, it would surprise many to know that it was only in the last five centuries that Christians started debating the issue and nature of revelation. In the present article, we shall critically examine how Catholic Christians started perceiving the notion of revelation from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) as enshrined in the Constitution Dei Verbum of the Council and the issues that keep Catholics engaged with regard to it with particular focus upon the relation between Scripture and Tradition and the ensuing tensions.Key Words: Revelation, Scripture, Dei Verbum, Tradition, Scripture, Holy Spirit.
Kontekstualisasi Teologi sebagai Basis Gerakan Ekologi
Authors: Khitam Husnul
Published: December 2016

Pesantren as an indigenous Islamic based education institution in Indonesia has been always reflecting its social action by the religious values, including to their ecological activities. This research attempts to explore the role of pesantren on community empowerment, especially on how theologically and sociologically the movement created and perceived through society. The main question of this research is on how pesantren interpret various environmental problems through the eco-theological perspectives. This research represented by two pesantrens, modern and traditional. From theological landscape, they used Alqur’an as the primary source for the ecological movement and contextualizing it into the internal pesantren communities and to their surrounding communities. Pesantren Al-Amin, as the traditional one using transcendent relations as the basic theological framework, term like Kutub Alaulia and the conception of almsgiving used as its central point. Meanwhile, pesantren Daarul Ulum Lido put the basic values of the ecological movement into conception of Fiqh Albi’ah and conception of Caliphs to build student amorousness to environment by the narrative of sustainability and the future human generation.KeywordsPesantren, Ecology, Theology, and Contextualization
Sharia Banking’s Profit Loss Finance in the Context of ASEAN Economic Community
Authors: Ningsih Mardhiyatur Rosita
Published: December 2016

The paper aims to analyze the problems of profit and loss sharing financing is conducted through literature and interviews with funding customers, islamic bankers and entrepreneurs. The result show that profit oriented, lack of trust in the abilities of partners, moral hazard, mismanagement and lack of syariah product information. So, give Incentive for funding customers, incentive compatible constraint, involved effort in spiritual and intellectual expected may help small and medium enterprises to face ASEAN Economic Community. Keywords: ASEAN Economic Community, profit and loss sharing financing, small and medium enterprises
The Effect of Material, Social and Activities Compensations toward Work Performance Using Organizational Commitment as The Mediator
Authors: Widyaningsih Meilana
Published: December 2016

This study aims to determine the effect of material compensation, social compensation, and activities compensation on work performance through organizational commitment as the mediator. This study retrieved data through questionnaires (surveys). The population in this study were all employees of PT. Tiga Serangkai Pustaka Mandiri Surakarta, with taking  150 respondents for sampling purpose. Sampling technique in this study was a simple random sampling. The data were processed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) version 20.0. The results of the data analysis found that 1) There is a significantly positive influence of social compensation variables on organizational commitment; 2) There is a positive significant effect of activity compensation on organizational commitment; 3) There is a significantly positive effect of activity compensation on job performance; 4) Organizational commitment does not mediate material compensation, social compensation, and activities compensation on job performance. Keywords: material compensation, social compensation, activities compensation, work performance, and organizational commitment, Tiga Serangkai Pustaka Mandiri
Evaluating The Performance of Inventory Management The Production Division of PT. Tiga Serangkai Surakarta as a Case Study
Authors: Maryati Sri
Published: December 2016

This research aims to understand the process of production and to analyze the performance of inventory system on production division of PT. Tiga Serangkai. The data has been gathered from direct observation of the process production and warehouse and the interview with the production employee, the employee of warehouse division, supervisor of purchasing and finance manager. This research demonstrates that inventory system performance of PT. Tiga Serangkai Surakarta can be optimized through the determination of inventory policy, applying a model minimum and maximum inventory that considers the safety stock in accordance with service level plan, implementing model Reorder Point (ROP) which can be used as guidelines in charging supply back, and applying the model economic ordering quantity. In doing so, they can save the cost of inventory. Keywords: inventory management, economic order quantity (EOQ), PT. Tiga Serangkai