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Trama na cinelândia: a normatização do ensino religioso no município do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Castelo Branco Jordanna
Published: August 2018

O presente texto tem como objetivo analisar o processo de elaboração da Lei nº 5.303/2011, que cria o quadro permanente de professores de ensino religioso nas escolas municipais da rede pública de ensino do Rio de Janeiro. Para isso, foi realizada revisão bibliográfica sobre o ensino religioso nas escolas públicas, levantamento e análise de artigos, de notícias em jornais e revistas no período de 2008 a 2013,das sessões da Câmara dos Vereadores ocorridas de abril a outubro de 2011 e de documentos legais (Diário Oficial, Pareceres, Indicações, Leis e Projetos de Lei), de 2008 a 2013, do município do Rio de Janeiro a respeito do ensino religioso e entrevistas com agentes de diferentes instâncias educacionais do município em questão. O estudo aponta a interferência do campo religioso no campo educacional, pela vertente ideológica, através da criação do quadro permanente de professores deensino religioso nas escolas municipais da rede pública de ensino do Rio de Janeiro, o que fica evidente nos embates em torno da formação exigida para professor de ensino religioso e na distribuição de vagas do concurso
Ouvindo a diversidade musical do mundo –para uma educação musical cognitiva “além das fronteiras”
Authors: Döring Katharina
Published: August 2018

Os campos de educação musical e etnomusicologia nas pesquisas acadêmicas estãocada vez mais próximos na medida em que o Brasil busca reconhecer e integraras músicas da tradição oral, de matrizes africanas e indígenas entre outras, comopatrimônio imaterial e como conteúdos musicais na educação básica. Procuro tecerentre pesquisas interdisciplinares dos campos da etnomusicologia, educação musical,estudos culturais e cognição musical um diálogo crítico e interativo que possa ajudar a elaborar novos parâmetros para uma educação musical baseada na diversidade musical brasileira e das músicas do mundo.
The Viewpoint of the Prophet – Peace be Upon him – from Poetry
Authors: Salih Jasim
Published: August 2018

This research dealt with a two-fold topic related to literature and religion and tried to reveal a case that occupied the attention of the old and modern scholars. Some of them went to say that the Prophet - peace be upon him - fought poetry and poets, while some others went to say that the Prophet - peace be upon him - loved and encouraged poetry; He said: Arabs would not abandon poetry until the camel abandons nostalgia. It is well known that the position of the Prophet - peace be upon him - was consistent with the position of the Quran as far as poetry is concerned.Through research and scrutiny, the researcher found that the Holy Quran deemed the Prophet - peace be upon him – far above being a poet, but did not prevent poetry and did not stand against it in general. The poets whom the Quran and the Prophet - peace be upon him - fought are the poets of infidels who fought Islam and abused the honors and spread defects. Considering the Prophet – peace be upon him – far above saying poetry is a confirmation of the truth of the Message he came with; it is not derogation from poetry and poets. The Holy Quran has exempted the righteous believing poets from dispraise, and so did the Prophet - peace be upon him. Even the Prophet - peace be upon him – had nice remarks and wonderful comments about some of the poets' verses, although they were pre-Islamic poets, because they uttered wisdom, good advice and truth. Poetry is not self-denying, because it is a kind of speech, as good as good speech, and as ugly as ugly speech. Therefore, his position- peace be upon him- was not an absolute position, but was restricted by the necessities required by his mission, which speaks of truth, wisdom and faith, and calls for good and fighting falsehood.
Analysis of Foreign Investment Trends in Iraq for the Period 2010-2016
Authors: Ahmed Arshad Mohammed
Published: August 2018

Foreign investment is one of the international instruments that the various developing and developed countries seek to attract or export in order to achieve a number of positive returns reflected on the economic, political and social reality of the country as one of the factors that have a direct impact on the gross domestic product of the country. As the engine and catalyst for the elements of production and raise the efficiency of production and service, and Iraq as other countries that require foreign investment services of both types to achieve the desired returns, and with all the incentives provided by Iraq in the amended investment law in 2015 for foreign investors, but it was not enough to stimulate foreign investment as well as the confusion in government policies to achieve balanced development between economic sectors and the instability of security and domestic political and international factors have encouraged the transfer of investments from the country to neighboring countries.
A Brief Web-Based Nutrition Intervention for Young Adult University Students: Development and Evaluation Protocol Using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (Preprint)
Authors: Whatnall Megan , Patterson Amanda , Hutchesson Melinda
Published: August 2018

BACKGROUND

Young adults are a priority population for nutrition interventions because of the high prevalence of unhealthy eating behaviors, high risk of weight gain, and the importance of this life stage for developing lifelong eating behaviors. Innovative intervention strategies are needed to reach and engage young adults, whereas more detailed reporting of intervention development and testing would facilitate progress in this challenging research area.

OBJECTIVE

This paper describes the development of the EATS (Eating Advice To Students) intervention, a targeted, brief Web-based nutrition intervention for young adult (17 to 35 years) university students, and describes the pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess intervention feasibility.

METHODS

EATS was developed using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. The development involved a cross-sectional survey of university students’ eating behaviors and determinants, a systematic review of brief nutrition interventions, and consultation with a project steering committee. EATS was developed as a website with 4 components: (1) brief screening quiz with personalized feedback, (2) provision of information, tips, and strategies for each target eating behavior (consumption of vegetables, fruit, discretionary foods, and breakfast) and 2 guided exercises to facilitate behavior change, (3) goal setting, and (4) creating strategies. A pilot RCT with students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, was conducted from February to July 2018. The students were randomized to EATS or a brief Web-based alcohol intervention (attention control). The process evaluation included intervention acceptability (Web-based survey postintervention completion) and objective usage data (collected in real time). Efficacy data (Web-based survey at baseline and 3 months) included diet quality, consumption of target food groups (eg, fruits and vegetables), alcohol intake, self-efficacy to perform target eating behaviors, and well-being.

RESULTS

Collection of the 3-month follow-up data was completed in July 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

EATS presents an innovative solution to many of the difficulties faced in targeting young adults to improve their eating behaviors. Given the strong methodological approach undertaken, this study provides a significant contribution to advance this research area.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000118202; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374365&isReview=true (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/765o5fVwa)

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

DERR1-10.2196/11992
Utilization of Bioimpedance Spectroscopy in lieu of Invasive Monitoring for Monitoring Fluid Overload (Preprint)
Authors: Accardi Andrew
Published: August 2018

BACKGROUND

Congestive heart failure (CHF) has become one of the most common diagnoses and a leading cost concern for Medicare and insurance companies. The majority of costs associated with CHF surround hospitalization and re-admissions. As a result of these rising costs, there has been a push to identify early markers of impending congestion as a surveillance tool and possible measure of effectiveness of treatment

OBJECTIVE

The measurement of diastolic pulmonary artery (PA) pressure from invasive devices has been shown to be useful in the management of New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III heart failure (HF) patients. It has been suggested that bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) could be used as a surrogate for volume overload, offering a non-invasive option for patients.

METHODS

We present a case of a NYHA class III HF patient with end stage liver disease. The patient had previously been implanted with a CardioMEMS device. Over several weeks, diastolic PA pressures and weight were compared to BIS measures from a SOZO, (noninvasive fluid monitoring system).

RESULTS

The use of BIS to estimate extracellular fluid accumulation shows excellent correlation to both diastolic PA pressure and weight, suggesting a use for non-invasive monitoring.

CONCLUSIONS

Data from this case demonstrates the BIS correlates well with diastolic PA pressure. Because diastolic PA pressures from invasive devices are recognized as a way to prevent CHF hospitalizations, we postulate that BIS may potentially provide a surrogate, noninvasive method and therefore, may prove a useful adjunct in the management of HF.

CLINICALTRIAL

IRB approval was obtained for this study (Scripps IRB #IRB-16-6852).
The effectiveness of the follow-up of patients after surgery due to cancer of the head and neck
Authors: Jackowska Joanna , Abelak Yogen , Piersiala Krzysztof , Wierzbicka Malgorzata
Published: August 2018

Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the follow-up (FU) of patients after head and neck cancer treatment.
Materials & methods:
This is a retrospective cross-sectional study and concerns the analysis of outpatient records of 85 women and 355 men who reported at FU visits between 2011 and 2016 in ENT Department in the University Of Medical Sciences in Poznan, Poland.
Results:
The value of the FU scheme was confirmed by a high rate of recurrence detected in a medical examination (60%) and routine imaging studies (27%), as opposed to only 13% in spontaneous reports.
Conclusion:
The FU therapeutic profit in the form of high percentages of preclinical relapse at a reasonable cost is justified medically and socially.
The Future of Money, Benjamin J. Cohen
Authors: ROCHA ACEVES ÁNGEL LUIS
Published: August 2018

Para Benjamin J. Cohen, puede ser considerado como el tercer volumen de su trilogía que comenzó con Organizing the World’s Money, publicado en 1977 y que continuó con el titulado The Geography of Money de 1988. Sin embargo, más que continuidad con este libro, se pretende responder las preguntas pendientes de contestar de su inmediato predecesor. Cohen considera que la población global de monedas está expandiéndose en número y diversidad, haciendo más difícil su gobierno, en contra de lo que opinan algunos especialistas de que la globalización nos dirige hacia un mundo de cada vez menos monedas y, consecuentemente, a simplificar su administración.
El impacto de la entrada de la banca extranjera en los países en desarrollo
Authors: SANTANA MARISCAL ALEJANDRO
Published: August 2018

Realizamos una revisión de la literatura para explicar los factores que determinan la presencia de la banca extranjera en países en desarrollo. Asimismo, analizamos las evidencias empíricas de la entrada de esta banca en la eficiencia de la local y las repercusiones en la estabilidad de los sistemas bancarios locales. Consideramos que existen aspectos que no se han estudiado y pueden ser relevantes para la estabilidad del sector bancario de un país en desarrollo. Por ello proponemos realizar investigaciones sobre el impacto de la entrada de la banca externa en el crecimiento económico y las implicaciones de la evolución económica del país huésped y el país de origen en las actividades de esas instituciones extranjeras. El propósito es intentar despertar el interés de los investigadores por estudios que aporten un mayor conocimiento en este tema.
Globalización y cambio tecnológico. México en el nuevo ciclo industrial mundial, A. Dabat, M.A. Rivera y J. Wilkie (coordinadores)
Authors: CORREA MÓNICA , MORALES ALBERTO
Published: August 2018

En esta obra coordinada por Dabat, Rivera y Wilkie se conjuga el trabajo de investigadores de diversas instituciones de México y Estados Unidos, cuya preocupación fundamental es profundizar en la comprensión de la economía global, los grandes cambios en la estructura económica mundial y la organización del espacio socioeconómico y la inserción de los países en desarrollo a la nueva estructura productiva. Al comienzo de la obra se propone la utilización de nuevas categorías analíticas que permitan una comprensión más acabada de la economía global, y se define al sector electrónico-informático (SE-I) como el que articula industrias emergentes de un nuevo patrón industrial (telecomunicaciones, microelectrónica, software, entre otros) y que da lugar a un nuevo ciclo de la actividad industrial en el que antiguos ámbitos como el automotriz, la metalmecánica y el petrolero han sido desplazados. A ello se le agrega el estudio de las trasformaciones del espacio geográfico a partir del ascenso de las grandes regiones urbano-globales.
La industria del software en México
Authors: MOCHI ALEMAN PRUDENCIO
Published: August 2018

El trabajo que presentamos tiene como objetivo central el estudio —en los contextos internacional y latinoamericano— de la industria del software en México. Ésta es la de más alto crecimiento y de mayor significación de las SE-I (sector electrónico informático) en el ámbito mundial. Se tomaron como casos de referencia investigaciones realizadas en India, Irlanda e Israel, así como en Brasil, Argentina, Uruguay y Costa Rica, por ser países en los cuales a partir de la división global del trabajo —desde la década de los ochenta— destacan por su producción en software y por su inserción en otras naciones. Para analizar el caso de México se recuperaron los datos generales del subsector y se seleccionaron 30 empresas nacionales e internacionales que desarrollan esos productos a la medida, por considerar que son las más dinámicas e innovadoras de esta industria. El proyecto en su conjunto abarca el análisis de experiencias citadas, con más énfasis en los casos latinoamericanos, por las posibilidades de acceso a la información más inmediata y, sobre todo, la situación particular de México.
Índice de sustentabilidad industrial: refinería ”Miguel Hidalgo”
Authors: AGUILAR BENÍTEZ SALVADOR , BARRERA ROLDÁN ADRIÁN , NAVA NAVA MA. MAGDALENA , ORTÍZ GALLARZA SILVIA MARGARITA , SALDIVAR VALDÉZ AMERICO , VILLASEÑOR GONZÁLEZ EDUARDO
Published: August 2018

El Índice de Sustentabilidad Industrial (ISI) se presenta como un diseño metodológico cuya estructura general se construyó para valorar la sustentabilidad de las actividades y procesos asociados a la industria. En este trabajo se aplica para el caso de refinación de petróleo crudo. El citado diseño constituye una propuesta que incluye la selección de los compartimentos por evaluar y la metodología especial para obtener un índice numérico derivado de indicadores. El ISI permite determinar el estado del bienestar humano y del ecosistema en una entidad productiva particular —como lo es la industria de refinación y su entorno— en cuanto a sus relaciones e impactos, directos e indirectos. La estructura general del ISI es transdimensional pues vincula las dinámicas económicas, sociales y ecosistémicas y consta de tres grandes ramificaciones: la financiera, los aspectos intramuros y extramuros. A su vez, el sistema natural está dividido en los subsistemas agua, aire y suelo. La metodología se aplicó para el caso de la refinería “Miguel Hidalgo”.
The land of rising science communication: the first Japan Scicom Forum
Authors: Koso Ayumi , Alvarez Amanda
Published: August 2018

The first Japan Scicom Forum in Tokyo on April 20, 2018 gathered nearly 120 attendees to discuss the growing need and demand for English-language science communication in Japan and Asia. Keynotes and workshops addressed both the philosophy and motivations for scicomm in Japan and also the best practices for international outreach. Global science communication has reached a critical mass in Japan but securing sustainable funding, integrating the community and retaining momentum present ongoing challenges. As an online community and (hopefully) a recurring event, Japan Scicom Forum will foster a network of science communicators, professionalize and legitimize the field and boost English-language science communication in a country where it is still nascent.
Why Have Constitutional Courts Been so Important for Democracy in Central Europe (…And So Hated by Those in Power)?
Authors: Baraník Kamil
Published: August 2018

The contribution reacts to various thoughts about the present state of constitutionalism in the V4 countries. The author argues that the constitutional court, an institutional check on majoritarian decision-making, has been an indispensable component of constitutional-building in the Central European area. However, the model of a highly esteemed constitutional court, with its justices, nominated in a bipartisan manner, has been regularly contested, especially by those who were supposed to be constrained thereby. To outlive current and future populist waves, a result of vibrant discourse between political branches of government and a self-restrained constitutional court has a strong potential to stabilize democracy in the region, marked by authoritarian governments of the second half of the 20th century. Thus, the article will reason that we, the Central Europeans, need “more”, rather than “less” constitutionalism to protect the legacy of the last democratic revolution.
Constitutional Principles in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Legal Theory and Judicial Deciding
Authors: Trlin Davor
Published: August 2018

The basic thesis of this essay is that constitutional principles and legal rules can have a meaning in judicial decision, when legal order imparts significance to judicial practice. Research and analysis of implementation of constitutional principles in the practice of courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in the practice of three constitutional courts, so far has not proved sufficient. To what amount the constitutional principles are used in direct implementation of constitutional principles, is just one of the questions that come up regarding this topic.

It is also interesting and important to explore in what way the practice of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina in deciding on the abstract constitutionality of laws and in appellate jurisdiction shows the application of legal principles in the decisions of the supreme courts of entities and Appellate court of Brčko district of Bosnia and Herzegovina. That is because some general principles are a part of the human rights and fundamental freedoms mentioned in the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It should also be added that the practice of the European Court of Human Rights through its decisions in applying the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms affects the practice of the supreme courts of entities and the application of the legal principles that are part of the Convention.
Systems Approach Conception of Legal Regulation
Authors: Kapustina Maria A.
Published: August 2018

The article is devoted to the problem of the formation of systems approach conception of legal regulation in the context of integrative jurisprudence. Today the mechanistic approach to legal regulation retains its popularity. However, the mechanistic approach fails to take into account all the diversity interlinkages, relations and processes occurring in the legal reality, the socio-psychological and informational aspects of the interaction of subjects. The legal regulation does not completely match the legislative mechanism of purposeful state influence, law making and the application of the law of different government bodies and officials. The article points out that the systems approach conception of legal regulation allows to overcome diagrammatic mechanism design stages of state normative regulation and to consider the legal regulation as a complex system of interrelated norms (legal establishment) and legal relationships, legal consciousness and legal principles during information transmission in jural relations, solve the complicated scientific and practical problems of legal regulation.
Breath of the World in Legal Method Doctrine During Interwar Period in Latvia. Vassily Sinaisky’s Scientific Heritage Review
Authors: Apse Diāna
Published: August 2018

The article contains the analysis of several aspects of Professor Vassily Sinaisky’s scientific, practical and academic work, such as folklore as a legal heritage, the search for the content of justice and legal norm, preparation of the new generation of scientists and, especially, the research dedicated to legal methodology. “Legal methodology technique in relation to the general doctrine about methodology” is based on the practical course of legal science methodology lectured at the University of Latvia over the course of 20 years, which back then was a rarity in West European universities. In this book, he highlights the fact that he has shown the legal methods, their terms of use for a conducting proper research and the achievement of successful outcome. These terms are both simultaneously a technique and an art. In this work, the legal historical methods are analysed with regard to the general aspects of sources, comparison, reconstruction, etc. Besides, the book covers dogmatic rulemaking and legal comprehension methods – court, scientific and pedagogic ones. In the conclusion, the author proposes a new research subject: topics, problematic, systematics as a subject of the general legal method and in relation to the modern age requirements, especially civil rights. The number of the professor’s publications during his scientific activity in Latvia is 96, including 16 publications about legal methodology. The professor’s conclusions and the revealed content of legal methods can still be used in studies, research and practice.
Novel Technique for Performing Retrograde Pyelogram Through a Ureteric Stent
Authors: Cobley Jonathan , Mahmalji Wasim
Published: August 2018

We describe a novel technique of performing a retrograde pyelogram through a 4.8 French multi-length stent. This was used in a female with an upper ureteric pinhole stricture which was impassable with a standard 6 French ureteric catheter, who required a retrograde pyelogram to confirm correct stent position. This technique was effective and conferred no additional cost to the procedure.
Cost Analysis and Service Delivery on Using Isiris α™ to Remove Ureteric Stents
Authors: Phan YC , Cobley Jonathan , Mahmalji Wasim
Published: August 2018

Introduction

Isiris α™ (Coloplast®) is an innovative single-use disposable flexible cystoscope with an integrated ureteric stent grasper designed specifically to remove ureteric stents. It allows clinicians to remove ureteric stents easily on the wards or in clinics without the need of arranging a routine and dedicated flexible cystoscopy appointment for patients. We evaluated Isiris α’s practical use and cost analysis against traditional reusable endoscopes.

Method

We compared the cost of removing ureteric stents using Isiris α™ in 10 patients prospectively versus traditional flexible cystoscopes in 10 patients retrospectively. The costs of the equipment, medications, reprocess machines, and utility costs were consulted from the relevant departments and companies. As for labour cost, we have sourced British Medical Association (BMA) and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) websites.

Results

From our study, it costs £260.65 and £123.41 on average to remove a ureteric stent using Isiris α™ and traditional flexible cystoscope respectively (p<0.001). Stent removal in the endoscopy department was delayed in 60% of patients, on average 6.4 days, compared to 0% of patients using Isiris α™ (p = 0.048).

Conclusion

Although Isiris α™ is shown to be a more expensive option to remove ureteric stents based on our analysis, it still provides clinicians flexibility and ease in removing ureteric stents in the outpatient clinic, reducing the pressure and demand for dedicated flexible cystoscopy slots in the endoscopy department.
Targeting FXR and FGF19 to Treat Metabolic Diseases—Lessons Learned From Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Bozadjieva Nadejda , Heppner Kristy M. , Seeley Randy J.
Published: August 2018

Bariatric surgery procedures, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), are the most effective interventions available for sustained weight loss and improved glucose metabolism. Bariatric surgery alters the enterohepatic bile acid circulation, resulting in increased plasma bile levels as well as altered bile acid composition. While it remains unclear why both VSG and RYGB can alter bile acids, it is possible that these changes are important mediators of the effects of surgery. Moreover, a molecular target of bile acid synthesis, the bile acid–activated transcription factor FXR, is essential for the positive effects of VSG on weight loss and glycemic control. This Perspective examines the relationship and sequence of events between altered bile acid levels and composition, FXR signaling, and gut microbiota after bariatric surgery. We hypothesize that although bile acids and FXR signaling are potent mediators of metabolic function, unidentified downstream targets are the main mediators behind the benefits of weight-loss surgery. One of these targets, the gut-derived peptide FGF15/19, is a potential molecular and therapeutic marker to explain the positive metabolic effects of bariatric surgery. Focusing research efforts on identifying these complex molecular mechanisms will provide new opportunities for therapeutic strategies to treat obesity and metabolic dysfunction.
Microvascular Dysfunction and Hyperglycemia: A Vicious Cycle With Widespread Consequences
Authors: Stehouwer Coen D.A.
Published: August 2018

Microvascular and metabolic physiology are tightly linked. This Perspective reviews evidence that 1) the relationship between hyperglycemia and microvascular dysfunction (MVD) is bidirectional and constitutes a vicious cycle; 2) MVD in diabetes affects many, if not all, organs, which may play a role in diabetes-associated comorbidities such as depression and cognitive impairment; and 3) MVD precedes, and contributes to, hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes (T2D) through impairment of insulin-mediated glucose disposal and, possibly, insulin secretion. Obesity and adverse early-life exposures are important drivers of MVD. MVD can be improved through weight loss (in obesity) and through exercise. Pharmacological interventions to improve MVD are an active area of investigation.
The Ascending GLP-1 Road From Clinical Safety to Reduction of Cardiovascular Complications
Authors: Drucker Daniel J.
Published: August 2018

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) was originally identified as a gut-derived incretin hormone that lowered glycemia through potentiation of glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Subsequent studies expanded the actions of GLP-1 to include inhibition of glucagon secretion, gastric emptying, and appetite, collectively useful attributes for a glucose-lowering agent. The introduction of GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists for the treatment of diabetes was associated with questions surrounding their safety, principally with regard to medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer, yet cardiovascular outcome trials subsequently revealed reductions in rates of stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death with a paucity of major safety signals. We discuss the controversies, unanswered questions, and established use of GLP-1R agonists from a mechanistic and clinical perspective. We highlight methods for detection and cellular sites of GLP-1R expression, key uncertainties, recent insights, and experimental caveats surrounding the use of GLP-1R agonists for the treatment of diabetes and the reduction of diabetes-related complications.
The Formation of Civil Society and Party-Political system: the Experience of India
Authors: VOLODIN A. G.
Published: August 2018

The article, India taken as a case study, is focused on civil  society/party system interrelationship. Among origins of comparative  advancement of India’s party system are such  historical constituents as: lasting existence of “centre- periphery” relations, ambivalent role of “pragmatic” British imperial  rule in country’s development, availability of proactive social forces susceptible to absorb overseas industrial culture as well as  political democracy. In the ultimate analysis, these and other  “motives” were instrumental in India’s choice for representative  institutions as most functional mode of governance. India’s civil society and party system are examined from  the “classic”/ west European political economy perspective.
The Metabolism of the Right Populism in France of the 21st Century
Authors: KANINSKAYA G. N.
Published: August 2018

The phenomenon of a right populism in modern France is analyzed.  In such context, the theoretical approaches of leading French  historians, sociologists and political scientists to the definition of  populism are considered. The main differences in the definition of  populism by different specialists are shown. Different manifestations of populism such as the left-, rightwing, and  emanating from the masses and the ruling elite are characterized.  The features of a modern right-wing populism are reviewed on the  example of the National Front Party (NF), headed by Marin Le Pen.  The political, cultural, electoral and institutional factors that led to  the growing popularity of the NF are studied. The specifics of the  success of the “fronts” in various elections, beginning in 2012, are  presented in a “long-term”, “medium-term” and “short-term”  perspective. Weaknesses in governing the country of systemic ruling left and right parties, and the growth of distrust towards them  by civil society are shown. The evolution of the National Front  since the founding of the party by Jean-Marie Le Pen and internal  party crises are considered. The author comes to the conclusion  that, despite the fact that in the doctrinal plan the “marinists” have  not moved away from the “national populism” that followed the NF  congress on March 10-11, 2018, tactical actions and a change in the  name of the party suggest that that the party is trying to become  the second system right-wing party in France. Besides, the strong  assertion of populism in global political culture has become a  challenge to liberal democracy in the 21st century, so it could be  expected to manifest itself in other far-right associations.
The Thoughts of Economic Growth Theories of Classical Muslim Scholars, A Contribution
Authors: Irijanto Tubagus Thresna , Shah Mohd. Azlan , Ismail Abdul Ghafar
Published: August 2018

This paper attempts to view at the development of Islamic thought in the study of economics and economic growth. In particular, it attempts to explore the similarities and differences between Islamic ideas about economics and to construct economic growth thought and how it used to bridge the gap. The analysis starts from Muslim thought Ibn Khaldun, Al-Ghazali and Ibn Taymiyyah. In addition, the study looked at how the views of classical Islamic scholars had entered into the idea of   economic growth. Suggestions will be made on how the gap can be bridged or made   closer to contemporary economic thought and economic direction of the country’s future.
Stress Role and Dysfunctional Behavior on The Performance of Internal Auditor
Authors: Rizki Rieke Sri
Published: August 2018

This study intends to show the relationship of stress role including role conflict and role ambiguity with dysfunctional behavior, and its effect on the performance of internal auditors at BO of BJB Bank. The research design is explanatory survey, with a population of internal auditors (internal controls) throughout BO of BJB Bank which is also a sample. The type of data is cross-section with a collection of questionnaires. The method used is path analysis. The analysis showed: 1) role conflict and role ambiguity did not have a positive effect on the dysfunctional behavior of internal auditor; 2) role conflict and role ambiguity did not adversely affect the performance of the internal auditor; and 5) dysfunctional behavior did not negatively affects the performance of the internal auditor. The reason is that the internal auditors have adequate skills and knowledge in every BO of BJB Bank, so they can control the condition of stress role experienced in low levels. Stressful conditions can serve as constructive stress that brings a positive impact that suppress the emergence of dysfunctional behavior and make stress as a spur to improve their performance.
Education and Training Program towards Work Achievement for Employees of Developer’s Company
Authors: Yuliati Dewi
Published: August 2018

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of education and training programs towards work’s achievement for employees in developer’s company Kota Bunga, Puncak, Cianjur Regency. Education and training programs consist of hardware and software dimension; as well as work achievement with the dimension of quantity and quality. Education and training variables were both assessed in terms of respondents’ responses. The results reflect that most employees would assume that training is a very important. Work achievement is the contribution of individuals or groups either in quantity or in quality against the purpose of the company. Based on the respondents’ responses, employees’ work achievement is considered as excellent. Hypothesis test shows that there is a significant and positive influence on the program of education and training towards work achievement of employees.
Military Budget and Economic Growth: Case of Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Countries
Authors: Heliati Ratni , Wandiva Intan Putri
Published: August 2018

Conflict became one of the biggest problems in the Middle East region. This situation will deteriorated the country and will impact on economic perfomance, so defense budget is important to resolve these problems. This study aims to determine the effect of military budget on economic perfomance in 22 countries of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia 2000-2014 period. This study uses 5 variables namely GDP per capita, military budget, gross capital formation, human capital and final consumption expenditure. This study uses panel data analysis with fixed effect model. The results of model estimation suggest that military budget has a significant negative effect on economic perfomance, while gross capital formation, final consumption expenditure have significant positive effect on economic perfomance. Meanwhile, human capital  does not have significant effect on economic perfomance in 22 countries.
Implementation of Integrated Marketing Communication in Image of Private Higher Education
Authors: Harjadi Dikdik , Fatmasari Dewi
Published: August 2018

This study aimed to examine the implementation of integrated marketing communication conducted by private universities in Kuningan Regency and analyze the influence of integrated marketing communication performance which includes advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, public relation, and direct marketing on private university image. The method used was descriptive and verificative method conducted by collecting primary data in the field from private university students in Kuningan Regency. Based on the results of data processing and hypothesis testing, it was known that integrated marketing communication consisting of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relation, and direct marketing simultaneously and partially had a positive and significant impact on private university image. The simultaneous influence is 38.7%, which meant there was still much influence outside the implementation of integrated marketing communication that affected private university image. The biggest influence was sales promotion.
The Effect of Rheology with Gas Bubbles on Linear Elastic Waves in Fluid-Saturated Granular Media
Authors: Ali A.A. , Strunin D.V. , Ali A.A.
Published: August 2018

Elastic waves in fluid-saturated granular media depend on the grain rheology, which can be complicated by the presence of gas bubbles. We investigated the effect of the bubble dynamics and their role in rheological scheme, on the linear Frenkel-Biot waves of P1 type. For the wave with the bubbles the scheme consists of three segments representing the solid continuum, fluid continuum and bubbles surrounded by the fluid. We derived the Nikolaevskiy-type equation describing the velocity of the solid matrix in the moving reference system. The equation is linearized to yield the decay rate λ as a function of the wave number k. We compared the λ (k) -dependence for the cases with and without the bubbles, using typical values of the input mechanical parameters. For both the cases, the λ(k) curve lies entirely below zero, which implies a global decay of the wave. We found that the increase of the radius of the bubbles leads to a faster decay, while the increase in the number of the bubbles leads to slower decay of the wave.
The Effect of the Magnetic Field on the Rayleigh-Taylor Instability in a Couple-Stress Fluid
Authors: Chavaraddi K.B. , Awati V.B. , Nandeppanavar M.M. , Gouder P.M.
Published: August 2018

In this study we examine the effect of the magnetic field parameter on the growth rate of the Rayleigh-Taylor instability (RTI) in a couple stress fluids. A simple theory based on fully developed flow approximations is used to derive the dispersion relation for the growth rate of the RTI. The general dispersion relation obtained using perturbation equations with appropriate boundary conditions will be reduced for the special cases of propagation and the condition of instability and stability will be obtained. In solving the problem of the R-T instability the appropriate boundary conditions will be applied. The couple-stress parameter is found to be stabilizing and the influence of the various parameters involved in the problem on the interface stability is thoroughly analyzed. The new results will be obtained by plotting the curves between the dimensionless growth rate and the dimensionless wave number for various physical parameters involved in the problem (viz. the magnetic field, couple-stress, porosity, etc.) in the problem. It is found that the magnetic field and couple-stress have a stabilization effect whereas the buoyancy force (surface tension) has a destabilization effect on the RT instability in the presence of porous media.
The Influence of Thermomechanical Coupling on the Behaviour of Athick-Walled Metallic Tube Subjected to Internal Pressure
Authors: Śloderbach Z.
Published: August 2018

In this study, the influence of thermomechanical coupling effect - the effect of thermal expansion due to dissipation of the energy of plastic deformation, with and without taking into account the stored energy of plastic deformation (SEPD) for the distribution of stresses, strains, temperature, the applied pressure and the residual stresses is examined. The residual stresses remain in a thick-walled tube (a cylindrical thick-walled tank) after removing the internal pressure in the process of purely elastic unloading. The analysis is made on the example of an analitycal solution for a thick-walled tube subjected to a quasistatically increasing internal pressure for the case of adiabatic processes (without heat flow). Since the loading with internal pressure is quasi-static (monotonic), then neglecting the process of heat flow can lead to some different results in calculated stresses, deformations, temperature, internal pressure and residual stresses. The calculations for isothermal type of processes of deformations (without heat or ideal cooling) are also performed for the estimation of these differences. The results calculated for the process with heat flow should be intermediate between the values obtained for isothermal and adiabatic processes.
Effect of Thermal Radiation, Chemical Reaction and Viscous Dissipation on MHD Flow
Authors: Zigta B.
Published: August 2018

This study examines the effect of thermal radiation, chemical reaction and viscous dissipation on a magnetohydro- dynamic flow in between a pair of infinite vertical Couette channel walls. The momentum equation accounts the effects of both the thermal and the concentration buoyancy forces of the flow. The energy equation addresses the effects of the thermal radiation and viscous dissipation of the flow. Also, the concentration equation includes the effects of molecular diffusivity and chemical reaction parameters. The gray colored fluid considered in this study is a non-scattering medium and has the property of absorbing and emitting radiation. The Roseland approximation is used to describe the radiative heat flux in the energy equation. The velocity of flow transforms kinetic energy into heat energy. The increment of the velocity due to internal energy results in heating up of the fluid and consequently it causes increment of the thermal buoyancy force. The Eckert number being the ratio of the kinetic energy of the flow to the temperature difference of the channel walls is directly proportional to the thermal energy dissipation. It can be observed that increasing the Eckert number results in increasing velocity. A uniform magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the channel walls. The temperature of the moving wall is high enough due to the presence of thermal radiation. The solution of the governing equations is obtained using regular perturbation techniques. These techniques help to convert partial differential equations to a set of ordinary differential equations in dimensionless form and thus they are solved analytically. The following results are obtained: from the simulation study it is observed that the flow pattern of the fluid is affected due to the influence of the thermal radiation, the chemical reaction and viscous dissipation. The increment in the Hartmann number results in the increment of the Lorentz force but a decrement in velocity of the flow. An increment in the radiative parameter results in a decrement in temperature. An increment in the Prandtl number results in a decrement in thermal diffusivity. An increment in both the chemical reaction parameter and molecular diffusivity results in a decrement in concentration.
Student Assessment of Professors in Revolutionary Context. Case-Study: The History Faculty of the University of Bucharest (1989-1990)
Authors: Gheboianu Matei , Murgescu Bogdan
Published: August 2018

Student assessment of professors emerged in the context of university democratization and increasing involvement of students in the management of the higher education institutions. It was institutionalized mainly as an instrument to gradually improve the quality of teaching, and only rarely used as an element determining the hiring and firing of the academic staff. In Romania, it came to the forefront only in the context of the Revolution of December 1989, when students started to question the competence of their professors and asked for the removal of those whom they considered unfit. The article focuses on the concrete case of the “black list” issued by the history students in the University of Bucharest, and on the way this revolutionary challenge shaped the institutional governance and the further development of the Faculty of History. The analysis refutes attempts to consider this episode as a politically-motivated purge and to integrate it in the master-narrative of post-communist lustration. While highlighting the particularities of this case, which allowed to professionally-motivated students to initiate a major reshuffle in the functioning of a higher education institution, the authors argue that such a synthetical evaluation pattern may in fact be one of the not so uncommon ‘revolutionary’ paths towards establishing a regulated system of student assessment of professors.
Hidden in plain sight: student fund-raising in Romanian universities
Authors: Năstase Pușa
Published: August 2018

This study provides a glimpse into student fundraising activities in Romanian public universities and of the university governance policies and practices linked to student organizations and student activities. The findings paint an institutional landscape whereby students were relatively active in fund-raising although the fund-raising culture was largely missing in their institutions. It shows that student fund-raising was mostly event- driven and with short term impact and that many fund-raising activities were aimed at addressing the shortcomings of an obsolete and rigid curriculum by providing optional activities. The universities exercised limited oversight over students’ fund-raising which led to a large degree of discretionary power over donor relations including donor cultivation and gift stewardship.
The Academic Mobility Regime: Analysing Perceptions of Students and Academic Staff
Authors: Petzold Knut , Bucher Hannah
Published: August 2018

Referring to the concept of the ‘mobility regime’ this study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the interrelations between internationalisation of higher education and individual perceptions of members of the academic system. Academics and students in Germany, both with and without international experience, were interviewed in order to find indications how the mobility regime dimensions of normalisation, rationalisation and time-space compression are structured particularly in the academic system. Using an exploratory research design and qualitative content analysis to interpret data of in-depth interviews helps to understand the specific shape of the regime dimensions. We reconstruct how dimensions of a mobility regime are perceived across all sampling groups. Slight group differences in the perceptions of single dimensions provide additional insights. We propose the specific concept of an ‘academic mobility regime’ in order to capture the specifics of the mobility regime in the academic system.