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Retirement Intentions Of Female Versus Male Physicians
Authors: Bahrami Bahman , Jacobson Sarah
Published: February 2016

Since the percentage of active female physicians in the United States is increasing rapidly, their retirement behavior will represent an important organizational and policy consideration in years to come. The present study, is the first to explore possible differences in retirement intentions among female versus male physicians. Findings are based on data obtained from a random national survey of nearly four thousand physicians regarding factors potentially relevant to their retirement. Our empirical analysis identifies several factors that are correlated with male and female physicians retirement intentions. Significant factors affecting male physicians retirement decisions include: expected social security income, pension income, the availability of early retirement incentives, decreasing annual income, current age, the existence of dependents in the family, years of service as a physician, the health status of ones spouse, stress/burnout, personal interests, the availability of part-time jobs, and general working conditions. In the case of female physicians significant variables are: other expected income, perceived adequacy of retirement income, current age, years of service, work stress/burnout, the availability of part-time jobs, and the employment setting. An understanding of these factors is potentially important for healthcare administrators in dealing with the retention and retirement issues of the female and male physicians and may lead to more effective institutional decision making in this regard.
Employee Satisfaction And Shareholder Returns
Authors: Burnett Misty , Best Roger J.
Published: February 2016

We hypothesize that satisfied employees lead to higher returns for shareholders.  In particular, we investigate whether inclusion on Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” leads to increases in wealth for shareholders.  We find no announcement effect associated with the list release date.  Although we do find that a subset of firms named to the list in one year generate higher returns (than a matched sample) the following year, we conclude that, ex ante, investors would be unable to consistently profit from any information provided by inclusion on the list.  Tests of returns of companies that are dropped from the Fortune list indicate no abnormal performance.
Employee Turnover In The Small Business: Practical Insights From Urban Child Care Centers
Authors: Amin M. Ruhul , Zaman Ahmed , Amin Nafeez A.
Published: February 2016

This paper investigates the claims of alarming turnover rates in the childcare work force (as claimed by the Center for the Childcare workforce) in the context of organizational literature.  Data collected from 70 childcare centers of New York City partially support the traditional claim that behavioral variables (such as job satisfaction and commitment) explain variations in turnover rate.  Additionally, it claims that negative work outcomes (or work itself could be cause of voluntary turnover) in this instance, the behavior problem, discipline problem, funding uncertainty and the like may be included in any deterministic model of employee turnover.  Finally, this study did not find overwhelming evidence supporting the alarming rate of turnover in the childcare centers.
Using Multi-Function Teams in Business Process Design and Development: A Case Study
Authors: Sharifi Mohsen , Karan Vijay , Khan Zafar
Published: February 2016

This paper presents the use of multifunction teams to design, develop and implement a merger and acquisition (M&A) process at a major Midwest utility company. Since the passage of the “wheeling” act in 1992, many states have passed laws that would free utility companies from regulatory requirements altogether. A predicted outcome of this deregulation process already being witnessed is the growing consolidation and shakeout in the utility industry. In order to position itself and gain competitive advantage in the new deregulated business environment, a major Midwest utility company charged a multifunction team to design, develop and implement a M&A process. Details of team structure, process, and the developed merger and acquisition process are discussed.
Use Of The Best Practices Technique In Business And Ways To Maximize Its Usefulness
Authors: Anikeeff Michael , Sriram Ven
Published: February 2016

The approach of identifying and learning from the best practices employed in an industry is popular in academic and professional business training. The concept of following the leader (similar to benchmarking) is a trusted tactic, if not a strategy, used in many industries. However, if the correct research method is not used to identify these practices, the outcomes can be ineffective as a result of using inappropriate techniques, or inefficient as result of using techniques that promise success yet result in failure. This paper discusses how best practices may sometimes be erroneously identified and provides guidance on how to avoid the error. The research is based on an experience with the hospice sector of the health care industry.
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Call For Multidisciplinary Inquiry
Authors: Kashyap Rajiv , Mir Raza , Mir Ali
Published: February 2016

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of the most important and pressing issues confronting business executives these days. Despite widespread attention, there is little agreement about what constitutes CSR, or why companies should pursue social objectives, or what effects this has on firm performance.  We trace the evolution of the CSR concept in various business disciplines and synopsize interrelated constructs and themes.  The picture that emerges suggests a multidimensional construct worthy of multidisciplinary attention.  
A Study Of The Impact Of Filing Of IPO Class-Action Lawsuits On Stockholder Wealth
Authors: Rathinasamy R. S. , Loh Charmen
Published: February 2016

Companies undertaking initial public offering, in order to heighten public interest, sometimes disclose overly optimistic details and/or fail to disclose adverse information, in violation of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 10(b)-5. This study examines the stock market reaction to the 71 Initial Public Offerings (IPO)-related lawsuits, filed in the period 1991-98.  We find that the filing of these lawsuits is associated with a significant loss of shareholder wealth.  This study also reveals that firms that misrepresent their future prospects and fail to disclose bad news experience the most significant decline in equity value
Gender Differences In Multiple Jobholding: Moonlighting Among Teachers
Authors: Betts Stephen C.
Published: February 2016

Moonlighting can be considered an alternative source of work-related outcomes for the individual.  This is especially true for occupations which are known to have high rates of multiple jobholding, such as uniformed professions (police, firefighters), medical fields (nursing, physicians) and teachers and therefore warrants study by organization and occupation researchers.  In this paper the findings of a recent multiple jobholding survey of 312 k-12 teachers are reported.  Among the findings are differences in the patterns of moonlighting behavior between female and male teachers.  These differences include the prevalence, pay and type of moonlighting activity.
The Market Reaction To Voluntary Stock Option Expense Recognition Announcements
Authors: Best Ronald , Lin Bing-Xuan , Rue Joseph , Volkan Ara
Published: February 2016

Recently, numerous firms announced that they would voluntarily begin recognizing the SFAS 123 expense. We use standard event-study methodology and regression analysis to analyze the equity valuation effects of these announcements. SFAS 123 requires firms to calculate the fair value of stock options granted but allows firms to either recognize the expense in their income statements or simply disclose the impact on net income in financial statement footnotes. Our results reveal statistically significant positive abnormal announcement period returns for the full sample of firms analyzed, with results mainly driven by firms that are early (July or August 2002 announcements) announcers. In addition, regressions confirm a significant negative relationship between the size of the stock option expense and the abnormal announcement returns.
Assessing How Bankruptcy Prediction Models Are Evaluated
Authors: Haber Jeffry R.
Published: February 2016

Since bankruptcy prediction became a popular research topic in the mid-1960s the model used for evaluating the research has remained largely unchanged.  A matched-pair sample design combined with a dichotomous classification test has been the standard.  This is quite useful from an academic perspective, but totally useless for any practical application.  When evaluating the paired-sample, the assumption is that random chance will correctly classify 50% of the companies as bankrupt or not, and any model that exceeds this is doing better than chance.  In the real world, of the 10,000 companies that trade on exchanges, only 600 will go bankrupt - this is a 6% failure rate, so any model should do better than 94% accuracy, not 50%.  Some companies might be eligible for bankruptcy, but choose not to file.  They might instead threaten to file, and negotiate concessions from creditors.  If this company was classified as bankrupt, would that be a correct or incorrect prediction?  The classic evaluation model would classify that as a miss, but is it really?  This paper addresses the shortcomings of bankruptcy prediction evaluation models and suggests that bankruptcy is better represented as a continuum, rather than a dichotomous situation.
The Population Ecology Paradigm: Review And Critique
Authors: Pinto Jo Ann M.
Published: February 2016

The population ecology paradigm gained acceptance in the organizational theory literature during the late 1970’s and continues to influence the discipline.  The paradigm draws heavily on the Darwinist notion of survival of the fittest.  The application of ecological theories to the study of organizations was first proposed by Hannan and Freeman (1977).  The following paper provides an overview and critical analysis of the extant literature.  The paper concludes by suggesting that industrial economics provides a richer framework for analyzing organizational structures.
Preparing Students And Teachers For Careers In Business: Rethinking The Teaching Of Business At The High School And Undergraduate Levels
Authors: Aleong Chandra
Published: February 2016

This is a conceptual as well as a research-oriented paper on the need for a strategic rethinking of business education from middle and high school, to the college undergraduate level. Case studies, interviews, discussions with teachers and school administrators and participation in school advisory councils were the evidence used to demonstrate the urgency for research on this topic. Overall, the findings substantiate the importance of aligning the pedagogy with the needs of the marketplace. Resistance from faculty and school administrators as well as state standards and funding criteria are some of the deterrents to change. This work informs policy makers, teachers and school administrators of the need to streamline the middle and high school business curriculum with the college curriculum and to align the study of business with the current needs of the workplace and society.   
Firm Choice Of Discount Rate Used In Valuing Pension Obligations
Authors: Amlie Thomas T.
Published: February 2016

This paper examines how the minimum liability reporting requirement for defined benefit pension plans affects the choice of actuarial assumptions. There is a long history of accounting literature which suggests that firms select accounting practices in order to artificially improve the appearance of their operations.  Similarly, there is a history of research regarding the question of how firms select the actuarial assumptions used in accounting for their defined benefit pension plans.  This paper makes a unique contribution to this line of research in that it explicitly examines and focuses on the effect of the “minimum liability” requirement under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 87.
A Multi-Objective Decision Making Approach For Mutual Fund Portfolio
Authors: Sharma Hari P. , Sharma Dinesh K.
Published: February 2016

Investment decision-making problems are generally multi-objective in nature such as minimization of the risk and maximization of the return.  These problems can be solved efficiently and effectively using multi-objective decision making (MODM) tools such as a lexicographic goal programming (LGP).  This paper applies the LGP model for selecting an optimum mutual fund portfolio for an investor, while taking into account specific parameters including risk, return, expense ratio and others.  Using sensitivity analysis on the weights in a priority structure of the goals identifies all possible solutions in the decision-making process.  The Euclidean distance method is then used, to measure distances of all possible solutions from the identified ideal solution.  The optimum possible solution is determined by the minimum distance between the ideal solution and other possible solutions of the problem.  The associated weights will be the most appropriate weights in a given priority structure.  The effectiveness and applicability of the LGP model is demonstrated via a case example from broad categories of mutual funds.
Economic Growth And Information Technology: A Note
Authors: Selim Tarek H.
Published: February 2016

The usage of information technology (IT) towards sustainable economic growth is found to yield three main effects: (1) an efficiency effect , (2) a scale effect, and (3) a capital utilization effect. The first two effects are multiplicative whereas the third effect is additive on aggregate output productivity. In essence, this paper suggests that  IT is more productive only if the economy is capable of replacing its sustainable capital resources at a rate exceeding that of consumption sacrifice.
An Opinion On Independent Auditors Opinions Of Substantial Doubt: A SOX-2002 Efficiency Evaluation
Authors: Grover Jeff , Lavin Angeline M.
Published: February 2016

Given the recent events involving allegations of ethical misconduct by corporate executives and oversight neglect from the auditing community, the government was motivated to implement national reform to minimize the continued threat of corporate malfeasance. Due to the severity of these corporate scandals, Congress mandated and the President signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX-2002) to affect sweeping corporate disclosure and financial reporting reform to thwart continued scrupulous activities. In light of these events, the motivation of this study is to examine the effects of SOX-2002 in empowering independent auditors to provide unbiased opinions of an entity’s ability to remain as a going concern. The uniqueness of this study is that it attempts to determine if substantial doubt opinions signal bankruptcy greater than the chance occurrence of these events. If true, then these early warnings could be used to minimize the costs of bankruptcy. This study suggests that these opinions do signal bankruptcy filings greater than chance, which supports the position of auditor empowerment in a post-SOX-2002 period.
Strategic Elements in the Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System in Universities and Manufacturing Organizations
Authors: Bramorski Tom , Zaplata Slawomir
Published: February 2016

In this paper we discuss strategic issues related to achieving ISO 9001: 2000 certification. We identify similarities and differences in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in manufacturing and service organizations using the system development and implementation experiences of the authors from a meat processing plant and a College at a University.
Healthcare Cost Containment: A Survey Of Healthcare Financial Managers
Authors: Carruth Paul J. , Carruth Ann K.
Published: February 2016

Federal and state governments, as well as third party payees, have created incentives for cost containment policies within healthcare settings.  The purpose of this study is to determine the extent healthcare financial managers (HCFMs) believe various healthcare reform measures and cost containment strategies are effective and to descriptively compare the perception of effectiveness by type of organization (for profit, not for profit, and outside CPA/consulting firm). Eighty-four HCFMs, from 36 states, agree that the majority of healthcare reform measures are moderately or very effective.  In general, accounting practices that HCFMs have direct decision making authority over were deemed effective (i.e. accounting systems that reduce administrative costs) regardless of type of agency employed.  Surprisingly, accounting systems that provide more accurate allocation of indirect-overhead costs were not considered effective by not-for profit organizations.  On the other hand, analyzing variances between expectations and actual cost/revenue, closely monitoring supply and equipment costs, and reducing administrative costs were rated effective by all three groups.
Ethical Reputation, Not Fees Drive Auditor Selection At Inc. 500 Companies
Authors: Addams H. Lon , Allred Anthony
Published: February 2016

Acquiring a new client is an arduous task.  Accordingly, losing an important client can be devastating to a firm and demoralizing to the accounting team assigned to the client, particularly if the client represents a significant portion of the firm’s revenue stream.  This research study reflects the concern of CEOs that poor customer service can result in firing the present accounting firm. Besides completing the work required by the client, the accounting firm needs to build the perception of being a problem-solver and an initiator of ideas that markedly helps a client’s overall financial health and well-being.  To do otherwise will result in the client putting its need for professional services “out to bid.”
Challenges Of The UNCG/Tec De Monterrey/Disney College Program
Authors: Arledge Lydia C. , Lucas Stephen R. , Miles Benton (Bud) E.
Published: February 2016

This report is based on a study of participants in an international, academic exchange program that includes a Walt Disney World internship. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) was a principal partner in developing the UNCG/Tec de Monterrey/Disney College Program (UNCG Program). This cooperative arrangement involves students enrolled in degree programs at one of the Tec de Monterrey campuses in Mexico. The report analyzes the challenges faced by the UNCG Program Director and assisting faculty in the early development of the UNCG Program as well as the challenges presented since the Program has matured.
Minor League Baseball Is All About Being Entertained
Authors: Newman Eric J.
Published: February 2016

When attending Minor League baseball games many fans are not as interested in the baseball game as they are to the entertainment experience associated with the game.  They are attending the baseball game to be entertained.   Many fans don’t actually watch and completely understand the baseball game; they come for the whole entertainment experience.  They attend to watch the people, eat good food, drink, be around friends, feel a sense of belonging, and to watch the sports contest.  The fans expect to enjoy themselves in a fun, clean, and hassle free environment.  At the end of the game many fans don’t really care who won the game as long as it was fun.  Seventy-six percent of the fans surveyed at the ballpark said they attended the game to be entertained, but do not attend often.  Minor League baseball teams play a 150 game season with 75 home games.  Fifty-nine percent of the fans attend less than five games a season or seven percent of the games of the home games.  Seventy-nine percent of the fans attend less than thirteen percent of the home games.  The fans are not returning to the ballpark often, why?  They may not be having enough fun compared with all the other entertainment choices available.  There is also a limited amount of true baseball fans with only five percent of the fans attending more than half of the home games.  It’s time to start focusing on all those fans of entertainment, providing them opportunity to be entertained at a Minor League baseball game. 
Using Mediation To Defuse Potential Title VII Situations
Authors: Drucker Meyer , Stabenaw David Stabenaw , Cooley Jennifer
Published: February 2016

This paper will provide an introduction to the use of mediation techniques used to defuse possible Title VII situations. The authors feel that many Title VII situations can be effectively handled through the use of properly conducted mediation. As a learning tool, students in the classroom have been given the chance to assume the role of plaintiff, defendant, lawyer and mediator. This gives the student an important insight to the situations they may be required to deal with during their careers. This paper will address several scenarios in which mediation has been undertaken, and the authors will analyze the correct methods that could have been used, as well as areas that were effectively managed.  As a reference, video clips of actual mediation cases will be used to set up scenario discussions. These video clips are taken from several classroom situations that students have performed as course requirements.
Attitudes And Assets: An Investigation Of The Causes Of Personal Bankruptcy
Authors: DeMagalhaes J. Roberto A. , Stokes Pamela
Published: February 2016

This descriptive study focuses on Chapter 13 bankruptcy filers in South Texas. Our survey asked respondents to identify the main reasons for the financial problems that lead to declaring bankruptcy. We also asked questions about certain attitudinal factors that may have contributed to their financial difficulties: what income they believed they needed to live comfortably, their opinions about credit card debt, and the relationship between money and happiness. Our study identifies issues that should be considered by creditors, legislators, professional advisors, and educators to help persons avoid bankruptcy.
An Empirical Examination Of The Effects Of Inflation And Hedging On Investments In The U.S. Air Transport Sector Over The Period Since Deregulation
Authors: Adrangi Bahram , Battistel George , Chatrath Arjun , Gritta Richard , Raffiee Kambiz
Published: February 2016

Research in economics and finance has documented a negative relationship between stock returns and inflation rates in most economies.  The purpose of this study is to investigate this relationship for a particular specific sector investment, air transportation. A significant negative relationship is shown between the air equity index returns and unexpected inflation.  Air equity returns, however, are found not be correlated with expected inflation.  The Johansen and Juselius cointegration tests verify a long-run equilibrium between air transport equity index, general price levels, and the real economic activity. The short-run dynamics derived from the error-correction model, however,  do not support air transport equity index’s long-run inflation hedging ability. These findings indicate that investing in air transport equity index may not be a reliable hedge against inflation in the long- or short-run.  In addition, the findings do not lend support for the Fisherian and Proxy hypotheses.  
Forecasting Performance Of Natural Gas Futures Market: An Assessment Of Recent Data
Authors: Abosedra Salah , Elkhal Khaled , Al-Khateeb Faisal
Published: February 2016

Natural gas has assumed increasing importance in the global energy market. This study evaluates the forecasting performance of futures prices of natural gas in the large market of the U.S. at various time horizons. The results indicate that futures prices are unbiased predictors at the 1-, 6-, and 12- month horizons, but not at the 3- and 9- month horizons. The results further suggest that futures prices of natural gas, although biased at some intervals, significantly outperform naïve forecasts in predicting future movements of spot prices. In addition, the information content of the 1-month ahead futures price proves especially useful as a forecasting device. Policy implications are also discussed.
Modern Banking And Strategic Portfolio Management
Authors: Hamzaee Reza G. , Hughs Bob
Published: February 2016

In this research, an analysis of modern banking in a competitive environment is provided.  Modern banking operations would involve dynamic strategic planning, in which a clear mission is declared, various strategies are formulated, and certain objectives and goals are placed in order.  The banking industry in various countries has gone through some evolution.  The growing competitive conditions, both inside and outside the industry, have influenced the banks’ investment in diverse assets and adoption of various forms of liabilities, which will be discussed here.  Risk analysis, risk management, and operations under uncertainties would put a bank’s survival and/or failure under a critical observation.  This research provides a practical manual on bank investment under uncertain conditions, in which various kinds of risk are involved.  While a competitive treatment of customers has always been of a critical significance to financial stability of banks, appropriate strategic decisions on investment choices and techniques have distinguished the thriving from the struggling banks.  Among those alternative investment choices, one may clearly find the investment practices under varying interest-rate conditions of prime significance.  The influence of cyber-technology on banks’ services, policy making, forms of money & credit, including, e-money, electronic payments, digital cash, smart cards, online banking, etc., has attracted special attention by all the stakeholders.  The authors will address the following three questions: 1. What portfolio structure in a variable interest-rate environment is proven to be most profitable?  2. What are the most appropriate products that modern banks must provide to their customers? 3.  How is the task of risk management implemented by some successful banks?
Changing The Landscape Of The Retail Industry In The United States And Wal-Mart Phenomenon: A Brief Review
Authors: Mirmirani Sam
Published: February 2016

This paper provides a quick review of the significant changes that have occurred in the retail industry in the United States. Of particular concern, are the more recent developments that occurred due to technological advances, i.e. E-commerce, and rapid growth in Wal-Mart’s operations.  It is noted that the industry has transitioned from a more competitive environment to an oligopolistic structure in which a few large firms dominate their respective market. The role of Wal-Mart is evaluated and its impact on the economy, in general, and in the retail industry, in particular, is elaborated upon.
Exploration Into The Early Success Of I-Mode Product Launch
Authors: Shiu Eric , Hirayama Ayaka
Published: February 2016

In Japan, i-mode was launched in February 1999 and becomes the world’s first mobile Internet access service.  Since the launch, the product has rapidly achieved early success and continues to be the dominant force in the market, in spite of escalating challenges by late competitor-comers.  What are the key success factors of i-mode?  This study examines which factors might be more important than the others in accounting for i-mode success.  The study also probes into the trait of early diffusion and the perceived associative image of the product.  In order to address the research issues noted above, this study adopts a mixed-method approach.  First, an interview is conducted with a company representative of i-mode in order to explore conditions leading to the success of the product.  Then, a questionnaire addressing these and other possibly key conditions is administered to a sample of i-mode subscribers as respondents in Japan.  Results demonstrate that the effective manipulation of marketing strategies, particularly the product and promotion strategies, play a pivotal role throughout the six-year period from product launch to the currently leading position of i-mode in Japan’s mobile communication market.
Knowledge Continuity Management Process In Organizations
Authors: Kalkan Veli Denizhan
Published: February 2016

Current literature on knowledge management generally treats knowledge transfer as a process being realized within the same employee generation; among current employees.  Knowledge transfer between employee generations, from current employees to successor employees, is largely ignored.  The neglected process, called as knowledge continuity management, is vital for the firm’s survival and competitiveness. Concentrating on the process of knowledge continuity management, this paper illustrates the importance of knowledge continuity within the integrity of knowledge transfer and business continuity.  It also discusses the theoretical and managerial implications of this neglected, however challenging, dimension of knowledge transfer process.
Les Institutions De La Microfinance Entre La Responsabilité Sociale Et La Performance Financière: Cas Des Associations De Micro-Crédits
Authors: Bennis Laila
Published: February 2016

In recent years, microfinance becomes an engine of social and solidarity economy. The success of the microfinance sector and the media attention it generated as a tool to fight against poverty. It has increased the interest in the sector and attracted a number of private players (banks and investment funds) for which the financial profitability is crucial. This trend has enabled the sector to continue to grow and be more professional. Yet today this sector is subject to severe criticism on the risk of drifts of its institutions as over-indebtedness of clients and academic questions about the real impact of microcredit. The maturity of microfinance calls for growth and mastered firmly based on core principles (financial inclusion, customer protection, appropriate services etc.) in order to guard against the excesses of excessive commercialization which would be driven solely by the profit motive (financial profitability). Currently, microfinance institutions must demonstrate not only their reliability, cost efficient, their corporate and social responsibility. So complementarily between financial return and social performance is necessary for the sustainability of MFIs. Thus, a strong financial performance allows MFIs to have the capacity to pursue social objectives, and conversely, achieving social goals also improves profitability.
The Impact Of Change-Oriented Leadership On Voice Behavior And Intent To Quit With Employee Personality As Moderator And Perceived Issue Threat As Mediator
Authors: G. Alyusef Muna Ibrahim , Zhang PengCheng
Published: February 2016

Change-oriented leadership is a specific leadership style in encouraging employee voice behaviors. In present day, voice is regarded as an essential tool in improving the performance of any organization. Employee voice acts as a driving factor in influencing organizational change and suggesting innovative ideas. Employee personality moderates the relationship between change-oriented leadership and perceived issue threat. When employees feel they will not be treated unjustly and are free to express their ideas, they are more likely to voice their opinions without hindrance. Moreover, by anticipating positive responses from the manager, employees are more likely to have trust in management to appreciate their input; hence managerial openness is a positive indicator of voice behaviors and intent to quit. This study has four propositions. The first states that transformational leadership has a positive impact on voice behaviors and intent to quit. Secondly, managerial openness has a positive impact on voice behaviors and intent to quit. Thirdly, employee personality moderates this relationship while lastly; perceived issue threat mediates this relationship. The study concludes in the acceptance of these propositions. Researchers should explore the diversity factors associated with change-oriented leadership and voice behaviors.
Effet D’une Sollicitation En Face A Face Et D’un Contact Tactile Sur L’acception Du Don Du Sang : Une Evaluation Lors D’une Collecte En Milieu Universitaire
Authors: Guéguen Nicolas , Sire Virginie , Sire Virginie
Published: February 2016

The positive effect of touching on compliance with a request has been widely reported in the social psychology literature. However its effect on blood donation has never been tested. Yet, research found that many further compliance gaining procedures were not efficient with blood donation requests. University students were solicited to give blood during a special one-day drive. Solicitations were made through face-to-face interactions. During the solicitation some participants were lightly touched or not on the forearm. No difference was found between the two experimental groups in the number of participants who agreed to give blood. Such results show that tactile contact is not an effective technique for increasing compliance with a blood donation request, and confirm previous studies which found that other compliance-growth techniques are not effective with blood donation requests. However, if was found that, compared to previous blood campaigns conducted in the same setting, more blood donations were observed attesting that face to face solicitation of potential blood donors significantly increased donations.
Kyste De L’ouraque Infecte : A Propos De Trois Cas Cliniques Au Chu De Parakou Au Benin
Authors: Adrien Hodonou Montcho , Alexandre Allodé Salako , Bio Tamou sambo , Martin Ossé , Amina Moumouni , Emile Mensah , Delphin Mehinto Kouassi
Published: February 2016

Bacground: The urachus is a fibrous remnant of the allantois. That connects the bladder dome to the anterior abdominal wall. After birth it is obliterated in general. In some cases it may persist as cyst , fistula , sinus or diverticulum. This persistence of the urachus often is signaled by a complication. Infection is the most common complication and the most dangerous is his degeneration. The infection can be misunderstood and confused with other pathologies of the navel. Methods: Our study reports three clinical cases of infected urachal cyst. Result: these report cases illustrate the need to think of this diagnosis before the painful of the navel and abdomen. The ultrasound examination can help for the diagnosis.
Cartographie De La Salinite A La Surface Du Sol Dans Une Zone Du Prerif. Cas De La Region De L’ouergha
Authors: Sadiki Mohamed , Markhi Amal , Elbelrhiti Hicham , Mrabet Souad
Published: February 2016

The soil and groundwater salinization phenomenon in semi-arid to arid climate is considered as a real threat to safety and food quality. There are several factors that present soil salinity, some factors are purely climatic (temperature, rainfall levels, lack of drainage, composition of the rock) or human-induced (using salt water to irrigation). The aim of the work is to take stock of the surface condition at a specified scale of soil salinity by taking satellite images Landsat TM 2009 and ASTER 2003 with 15 m and 30 m of resolution respectively. This study allows us to detect the potential of remote sensing data to see a set of thematic maps that distinguish, evaluate and locate their extended saline soils on the surface of the study area. The methods of satellite image processing are for understanding of soil salinization process, assess their extensive and locate areas vulnerable to soil and water salinization. Evaluation of the results of applying this method on Landsat TM gave an accuracy of 87%. This study also allows us to highlight spectral indices that again demonstrate the natural origin, related to the lithology of groundwater salinity in the study area. These various indices largely exploit the difference spectral response of vegetation and soils in the red band (R) and near infrared band (PIR) which is related to the density of green vegetation the NDSI and NDVI which allows a very good distinction between areas of salinity and vegetation area.
Optimal Timing for Capturing Satellite Thermal Images of Asphalt Object
Authors: Sadek Toufic Abd El-Latif , Attalah Yousef , Faour Ghaleb
Published: February 2016

The best extraction of asphalt object from satellite thermal images is the aim of the study. The best original data of thermal images occurred at a specific times during the days of the year. by preventing the gaps in times which give the close and same brightness from different objects. Finally, to achieve easy and efficient extraction of asphalt object from the satellite thermal images and then better analysis. The study were done using seven sample objects, asphalt, concrete, metal, rock, dry soil, vegetation, and water, located at one place carefully investigated in a way that all the objects achieve the homogeneous in acquired data at same time and same weather conditions. The samples of the objects was at roof of building at position taking by global positioning system (GPS) which its geographical coordinates is: Latitude= 33° 37´ 25.402”, longitude= 35° 28´ 57.260", height= 600 m. It has been found that the first choice and the best time for capturing the satellite thermal images for better extraction of the asphalt object in february, march, November is at 1:00 pm, in august, october at 2:00 pm and coincide with the mean. In april, may at 3:00 pm, in june at 4:00 pm and not coincide with mean. It can be noted too that the time 1:00 pm is valid in all the months and coincide with mean.
Revealing contrasting genetic variation and study of genetic diversity in urdbean (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) using SDS-PAGE of seed storage proteins
Authors: Tripathy Swapan Kumar , Mohanty Priyadarshini , Jena Monalisha , Dash Gokul Bihari , Pradhan Kedareswar , Nayak Pramod Kumar , Dash Sasmita , Lenka Devraj , Mishra Dayanidhi , Mohapatra Pavitra Mohan , Swain Digbijaya , Senapati Niranjan
Published: February 2016

Total seed storage protein profiles of 20 urdbean genotypes including the popular variety T9 were analysed by Sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). 14 genotypes could be clearly identified based on genotype-specific seed protein fingerprints while rest of the test genotypes were categorized into three protein types. Dendrogram based on electrophoretic data clustered the genotypes into seven groups at 78.5% phenon level.  TU 95-1 with TU 12-25-4 revealed lowest similarity index value (0.33) followed by TU 95-1 with PU 30 and KU 96-3(SI=0.35). Clustering pattern revealed distinctly divergent group formed by TPU 95-1 and TPU 4. These may serve as a valuable source genotype in recombination breeding.   

Key words: Seed storage protein profiling, SDS-PAGE, Genetic variation, urdbean.
RECONCILE THE RELIGION AND SCIENCE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN ISLAM
Authors: Kurniawan Syamsul
Published: February 2016

This research is aimed to reconcile science and religion, and to seek its relevance in the management of non-dichotomous Islamic education.In addition, this research departs from the researcher’s anxiety in response to the dichotomous thought between religion and science which in turn manifests in the separation of science and religion in the history of Islamic education management. This results in the current Islamic education that suffers a setback in the development of science. Therefore, in the management of Islamic education, reintegration needs to be done without any dichotomy between religion and science.
THE UNITY GAIT OF TARBIYAH ISLAMIYAH IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN MINANGKABAU
Authors: Maimunah Maimunah
Published: February 2016

In the early 20th century, Islamic scholars in Minangkabau are divided into two groups: the old and young groups. The old group is those in the field of faith committed themselves to the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah from Abu Hasan al-Asy’ari and Abu Muslim al-Maturidi. In the areas of worship, they are attached to Syafi’i. Although not all of them embrace the teachings of the congregation, in principle they admit the truth of mu’tabarah as defense from the young group. There are two main issues in that decision. The first is periama, the preservation issues of Sunniyah Syafi’iyah. The second is Minangkabau traditional preservation issues. These problems are summed up in one of the PERTI objectives, the results of the Bukititnggi congress which reinforce and strengthen adat nan kawi, syara' nan lazim in each country. The old group in Minangkabau strongly holds Syafi’i to be the foundation of every move in their struggle to both social and civic education.
EDUCATION CHARACTER IN VIEW OF AL-GHAZALI AND ITS RELEVANCE WITH THE EDUCATION CHARACTER IN INDONESIA
Authors: Wartini Atik
Published: February 2016

This research is based on research library, the background of this research concerns with the deterioration of morals or character education in children and adolescents. Foreign cultures that are not properly filtered is the result of deterioration of education and children‘s akhlak. Imam al-Ghazali, one of the leaders of Islamic thinker that has miraculous works, one of the famous works is the book of al-walad ayyuha, described the mechanism in the moral education of children and adolescents. Education behavior is defined by al-Ghazali in this book are relevant with the character education for children and adolescents.
THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (BY THE LECTURER OF ISLAMIC STATE UNIVERSITY OF RADEN FATAH PALEMBANG
Authors: Khodijah Nyayu , Zaini Herman , Rohayati Enok
Published: February 2016

This study aimed to examine the use of ICT by lecturers of Raden Fatah Islamic State Univercity and the factors that influenced it. The research used a quantitative approach with survey method. The research was conducted in May-July 2014. The data was collected using a questionnaire. Respondents were lecturers of UIN Raden Fatah totaling 86 people. Analysisof data usingunivariate, bivariate, andmultivariate techniques. The results showed that: 1) the use of ICT by lecturers of Raden Fatah Islamic State University was still not maximum, 2) the age, sex, level of education, teaching experience, andmotivation of the lecturers does not significantly affect theuse of ICTby lecturers, 3) the rewards factor had given significantly affect the use of ICT by lecturers, and 4) therewards factor hadthe most influence onthe use ofICTby lecturers ofRaden Fatah Islamic State University.
Acerca de algunos factores condicionantes del abordaje bioético en psiquiatría.
Authors: Stagnaro Juan Carlos
Published: February 2016

En las últimas décadas la bioética ha penetrado la psiquiatría más tardíamente que en otras especialidades médicas, encontrándose en las prácticas y en la preceptiva de diversas declaraciones internacionales, así como en una creciente bibliografía sobre el tema, abundante opiniones acerca de esta problemática. En este artículo se pasa revista a ciertos tópicos que pueden constituirse en fuentes institucionales, epistemológicas y socioeconómicas de problemáticas bioéticas, tales como los efectos del reduccionismo biomédico en la psiquiatría y los aspectos del diagnóstico que pueden ser vehículo de problemas éticos.
Despersonalización: más que síntoma, un síndrome.
Authors: Cruzado Lizardo , Núñez-Moscoso Patricia , Rojas-Rojas Galia
Published: February 2016

La despersonalización es un fenómeno psicopatológico consuetudinariamente soslayado, considerado un simple elemento sintomático unidimensional formando parte de otros síndromes de mayor complejidad. En los últimos años la investigación psicopatológica y neurobiológica ha permitido identificar diversos componentes de la despersonalización que permitirían caracterizarla más propiamente como un síndrome con correlatos funcionales de desconexión córtico-subcortical. Sobre la base de cuatro casos de despersonalización primaria o comórbidos con cuadros de ansiedad, depresión y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, se procede a una razonable revisión de la literatura y se enfatiza la necesidad de su detección clínica sistemática, abordaje pertinente y manejo combinado, al tiempo que se plantea la necesidad de investigación transcultural de este trastorno en nuestro medio.
Función sexual en pacientes deprimidos: relación entre síntomas depresivos y disfunción sexual.
Authors: Marina Pedro , García-Portilla María Paz , Jiménez Luis , Palicioc Leandro , Trabajo Pedro , Bobes Julio
Published: February 2016

Introducción: La prevalencia de disfunción sexual es mayor en los pacientes con depresión que en la población general. Además la relación entre depresión y disfunción sexual parece ser bidireccional, en el sentido que la presencia de una de ellas puede desencadenar o exacerbar la otra, y el tratamiento de una puede mejorar la otra. Por otro lado, el deseo y el funcionamiento sexual se pueden ver afectados por los efectos secundarios de los fármacos antidepresivos. Métodos: A 50 pacientes deprimidos (según criterios CIE-10 de episodio depresivo o trastorno depresivo recurrente) con una vida sexual activa, se les administró en una visita basal y a los 3 meses la Escala de Depresión de Hamilton (HDRS), la Impresión Clínica Global (ICG) y el Inventario de Motivación y Energía (MEI). Además, cumplimentan en ambas ocasiones la Escala visual analógica de satisfacción con el funcionamiento sexual (VAS-SFS). Resultados: En la visita basal, el 52% de las mujeres y el 63% de los hombres cumplían criterios DSM IV-TR de alguna disfunción sexual siendo la más frecuente el trastorno orgásmico en ambos sexos. En la misma visita las puntuaciones media de la HDRS, MEI e ICG fueron 24,3, 46,4 y 4,2, respectivamente. En la evaluación a los 3 meses, 35% de las mujeres y 37% de los hombres reunieron criterios para alguna disfunción sexual, siendo las puntuaciones media de la HDRS, MEI e ICG de 11,3, 76,5 y 3, respectivamente. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de disfunción sexual en pacientes deprimidos es muy alta; por lo tanto, su exploración debe ser parte obligada en la evaluación de estos pacientes. Además, se observa que cuando los síntomas depresivos mejoran hay una reducción de los problemas de función sexual.
Intento suicida y antecedente de experiencias traumáticas durante la infancia en adultos con diagnóstico de depresión, trastorno de personalidad limítrofe o esquizofrenia.
Authors: Cáceres-Taco Elisa , Vásquez-Gómez Freddy
Published: February 2016

La historia de experiencias traumáticas en la infancia ha sido asociada con el desarrollo de psicopatología en lapoblación adulta, no solamente con el incremento de riesgo para trastornos psiquiátricos, sino también con laocurrencia de posteriores intentos suicidas y peor pronóstico en el curso de la enfermedad. Objetivos: Determinar larelación entre el antecedente de trauma infantil y el posterior intento suicida en pacientes adultos con diagnóstico dedepresión, trastorno de personalidad limítrofe o esquizofrenia. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivocorrelacional aplicando un muestreo secuencial. Los autores recogieron los datos de los pacientes del consultorioexterno de adultos del Instituto Nacional de Salud Mental “Honorio Delgado- Hideyo Noguchi” durante los mesesde febrero y marzo del año 2013. A dichos sujetos se les aplicó la ficha de recolección de datos y la Escala deTrauma de Marshall, que evalúa la historia de eventos traumáticos. Resultados: Se entrevistaron 200 pacientes, el76% de ellos de sexo femenino. Los pacientes con personalidad limítrofe presentaron mayor proporción de intentos suicidas (83,1%), seguidos de aquellos con diagnóstico de depresión (43,1%) y esquizofrenia (20,6%). Se observó una elevada prevalencia de politrauma (más de tres eventos traumáticos) en todos los pacientes, encabezados por aquellos con personalidad limítrofe. Conclusiones: Existe una mayor frecuencia de trauma infantil en pacientes con trastorno de personalidad limítrofe en comparación con depresión y esquizofrenia; además existe el doble de probabilidad de cometer intento suicida entre aquellos pacientes que presentaron tres o más eventos traumáticos respecto a aquellos sin dicho antecedente.