bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of Socio-Economics Determinants of Fertility: Malaysia and United Kingdom
Authors: Kamaruddin Rohana bt , Zainal Nor Rashidah 
Published: January 2020

Abstract: The divergence between the literature on fertility decision making and the differences factors on determinants signifies the importance of this study. The study will conduct empirical analysis from the perspective of demographical dimension, socio-economics, intergenerational factors and microeconomics factors that is associated with fertility decision making from the theoretical perspective of quality vs. quantity of children. Order Probit model was employed using the selected sample of female at the age 15 to 49. The finding revealed educated women in Malaysia and UK decision on the number of children based on their fertility preference and career advancement. The other explanation is based on the relative price change by Becker's demand of children cost of child-rearing activities, urbanization, opportunity costs of child-bearing.
Keywords: Fertility-decision, socio-economics, demographical, intergenerational, microeconomics
Different Crime Types in Western Cape Province: Principal Component Analysis
Authors: KA Kyei , TH Tshisikhawe , LM Dube 
Published: January 2020

South Africa has a very high crime rate compared to most countries. Crime affects the society,Â business and psychology of the people. It compels people to move out or come into a particular area. It isÂ most prevalent in the urban areas where poverty gap is conspicuous. Western Cape and Gauteng ProvincesÂ are the best developed provinces in the country and therefore have higher crime levels. But the question is:Â what types of crime are prevalent in the Western Cape Province? And what are the major causes of theseÂ crimes? The purpose of this paper is to identify the different types of crimes committed in the Western CapeÂ Province which are prominent. Principal Component analysis (PCA) has been use in this study to gauge theÂ patterns of crime and the distinct important factors affecting the level of crime. Secondary data from aÂ website have been used in the analysis. The results show that violence and vehicle thefts are the mostÂ committed crimes in the province. The areas where crime occurs most frequently are Bellville, Cape TownÂ Central, Gugulethu, Harare, Khayelisha, Mitchells Plain, Nyanga and Parow. Firearms have been identified asÂ major means for committing crime. The paper recommends that attempts be made by the provincialÂ government to clamp down unlicensed fire arm holders/dealers. Amnesty should be granted to encourageÂ holders of unlicensed fire arms to surrender without punishment and the public should report to the policeÂ all those dealing in unlicensed firearms in order to root out crime in the province.
Analyzing Biographical Differences on Employees' Perception of Safety Control Measures with Special Emphasis on the Cost Thereof at a Colliery
Authors: Mokoena Mothemba , Oberholzer Merwe 
Published: January 2020

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to determine whether biographical differences influence employeesâ€™ perception on safety control measures and the cost thereof. A quantitative research approach was followed for which data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire from 151 employees at a colliery in South Africa. Exploratory factor analysis was used to reduce the employeesâ€™ perceptions into nine factors. This was followed by an analysis of means using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-tests to determine differences between perceptions of these factors and the biographical groupings of the employees. Five biographical variables were included, namely (i) years of experience, (ii) English proficiency, (iii) qualification, (iv) gender, and (v) designation. Within a meta-theoretical conceptual scope, a cross-sectional analysis revealed the following statistically significant perception differences: Firstly, from a biographical variable view, English proficiency groupings differ significantly among six of the nine factors. Secondly, from a factor classification view, both direct and indirect cost of work accidents/injuries and perceptions in relation to direct and indirect cost of an unsafe work environment differ significantly in three biographical variables, namely years of experience, English proficiency and qualification. To be more specific, the most experienced group (21+ yearsâ€™ of experience), the poor/fair, and even to a lesser extent, the good English proficiency groups and the group with no tertiary training should be educated especially about the effect that work accidents, injuries and an unsafe work environment have on the direct and indirect costs of the colliery. The study recommend that the employees with higher qualifications, excellent English proficiency as well as those with relatively fewer years of experience should do higher risk jobs as they are more receptive to safety rules and procedures.
Keywords: Biographical factors, colliery, mine, production costs, safety controls
Continuity and Change: A Socio-Cultural Study of select Tamil Short Stories Translated in English
Authors: Raja S. , Peruvalluthi Dr. V. 
Published: January 2020

Any society and every society is a continuation of the past, but a range of continuity is maintained even in the midst of change coming into the same society from time to time. This is how the identity of a society is maintained over a period of time. Even otherwise some continuity is essential because human nature is immutable. The notions of ascribed status, hierarchy, ritual purity and impurity have been the basic ingredients of Tamil social structure. These have been attacked from time to time by social and religious reform movements, secularization process and host of others. But the system seems to have a remarkable resilience. It yields some ground but returns again. For instance, when caste is sought to be dislodged from the religious (ritual) domain, it enters into the political process and caste consciousness comes back with a vengeance through urbanization. In the face of scientific temper, religiosity and ritualism also increased and a substantial segment of the modern educated class shows latent and sometime overt acceptance of the religious phenomenon sometimes steeped in irrationality and superstition. The joint family norms instead of fading away in the face of urbanization and industrialization may still be retained by adapting to the process of democratization and acceptance of dissent. The joint family today is more democratic and the traditional autocratic authority head of the joint family has become a thing of the past. All these examples point to the past.
Another dimension of continuity in Tamil society may be explained through the continuity of Traditions. Even among the modern, educated urban people, during sickness in the family, a modern physician visits the patient in the morning. Tamilnadu’s village is the puja for the tractor bought by a farmer, invoking the blessings of the local deity, performing aarti and applying pottu to the tractor, a product of modern technology. Not only the continuity between the Traditions and also in everything, even two different Traditions may go together or get fused into one another. Praying in a temple in nor unusual or mutually contradictory. It does not dilute their beliefs. It tells us that there is something inherent in Tamil tradition which facilitates the cultural continuity. “Kameshwara iyer had offered a lot of dowry and gifts at the wedding. Rukmani’s in-laws were very satisfied. After the marriage, her mother in law would often take Rukmani away to her house” (“Peepul by the Tank” P.7 )
In the story of peepul by the tank by va ve su iyer portrayed marriage ceremony and dowry system. Still it is exist in our society.
A Reconnoitre of The Fascination with Psychosis in Literature and Film - A Study in Archetypes
Authors: Kundaliya Ms Sanjana , Saritha Dr M S 
Published: January 2020

Literature and art in all their forms have done well in representing man’s mental disorders and afflictions in various ways, consecutively resulting in educating its consumers, moving its connoisseurs and inspiring future authors. “Psychosis” is a mental disorder, wherein reality is distorted, and “madness” denotes insanity, dementia; rash or irrational conduct. In this paper, these terms will be treated as such but, with an essential connotation toward heroism and eccentricity- both of which are character attributes that are of typical intrigue to readers. The aim of this study is to recognize, explore and expose the presence of a certain kind of fascination that the characters in literature and films embodying or representing certain kinds of madness have upon individuals. Recently, Todd Phillips’s Joker (2019), a movie featuring mental illness witnessed an extraordinary box-office turnout. Upon examination, it can be established that this ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­appeal or inclination towards eccentric characters bordering on madness is not a recent phenomenon but an ongoing trend since the Greek plays of Euripides (c.315 BC) and Seneca, the younger (1 BC). The theory of Archetypes is employed to streamline the recurrence of characters embodying psychosis, and have an appeal among the targeted consumers.
Pengaruh Komponen RGEC Terhadap Perubahan Harga Saham Perbankan di BEI Tahun 2008-2017
Authors: Mulyani Winda Tri , Andreas Hans Hananto 
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini, bertujuan untuk mengetahui harga saham perbankan dengan melihat pengaruh dari tingkat kesehatannya diukur dengan metode RGEC yaitu Profil Risiko, Earning, Good Corporate Governance (GCG), dan Capital terhadap harga saham perusahaan perbankan di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2008-2017. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder. Metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu dengan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara simultan, harga saham perusahaan bank dipengaruhi oleh variabel-variabel independen LDR, Komisaris Independen, NIM, dan CAR secara signifikan. Sedangkan secara parsial, harga saham perusahaan bank dipengaruhi komisaris independen dan CAR secara negatif, NIM berpengaruh secara positif namun LDR tidak mempengaruhi harga saham.
Perceptions of Pakistani community towards their mental health problems: a systematic review
Authors: Shafiq Salman 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Objectives
The objective of this research is to explore how Pakistani community perceive their mental health problems by systematically reviewing the scientific literature published on major databases. The findings expectedly will be useful for general public, for clinicians and for the researchers.

Methods
The methodology of this systematic literature search involved identifying and critically appraising studies that attempted to explore how Pakistani community perceives and understands its mental health problems. We carried out literature search on some major databases including PubMed, Cochrane database of systematic reviews and Google Scholar. We followed selection criteria where researchers aimed to find perceptions and understandings of Pakistani participants regarding their mental health by adopting scientific methodologies. The extraction of data was carried out after reading the selected papers and organising the findings under specific categories, in the form of a table. Data analysis was based on the information gathered from these studies.

Results
The results suggest that Pakistani community exhibits negligible to little understanding regarding their psychological experiences and emotional processes as separate identifiable entities. Nonetheless, multiple parallel sociocultural concepts such as religion or faith driven practices and mythical or supernatural understandings are highlighted by this research. These are accepted and practiced in order to address mental health problems.

Conclusion
It appears that Pakistani community has limited understanding and scarce vocabulary to describe their inner psychological and emotional experiences. However, in order to address the mental health issues, the community exhibits a variety of responses and reactions that are driven from several unique social, cultural and religious factors. Whether these are general perceptions or causations or protective factors towards illness or possible treatment options, they all are approached and addressed with some unique understandings and perceptions that are specific to this community.
A Rare Case of Dermatitis Herpetiformis Presenting as Fingertip Petechiae
Authors: Weiss Amy , Nawrocki Shiri , Laureano Ana Cristina , Scherl Sharon , Shulman Kenneth , Kwon Eun Ji 
Published: January 2020

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an uncommon inflammatory autoimmune disease that most commonly presents as a pruritic, papulovesicular eruption in young children and adolescents. It follows a chronic and relapsing course and usually involves extensor surfaces of the elbows, forearms, buttocks, and knees and can also involve the scalp. DH is usually accompanied by gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). In most patients with DH, the enteropathy is asymptomatic. DH is usually a life-long condition that requires continued treatment, including dapsoneand elimination of gluten from the diet. We describe a rare case of a patient who presented with fingertip petechiae as the only initial manifestation of DH. DH should be considered in the differential diagnosis of petechiae of the fingertips, even if it is the only presenting sign.
Lichen Planopilaris Associated with Spray-on Sunscreen
Authors: Orlowski Timothy Jay , Reynolds Hoyt Harris , Elewski Boni Elizabeth 
Published: January 2020

This case report further supports a possible association between spray-on sunscreen use and lichen planopilaris (LPP). In order to lead to more accurate diagnosis and treatment, dermatologists should elucidate specific sunscreen use in patients presenting with symptoms consistent with LPP.
A comparative study of novel biomarkers on preeclampsia in relation to body mass index
Authors: Sabir Ali Shaikh  , Rajagopalan Vijayaraghavan  , Das Subir Kumar  , Pal Manidip  
Published: January 2020

Objective of the study was to compare serum level of nitric oxide (NO), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), arginine, placental growth factor (PIGF), soluble Fms like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), soluble endoglin (sEng), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, in normotensive and preeclamptic pregnancies in relation to body mass index (BMI). The study was done on 100 healthy normotensive and 100 preeclamptic pregnant women. Based on BMI, they were categorized into three groups. Group 1 (<25 kg/m2), group 2 (25 – 30 kg/m2) and group 3 (>30 kg/m2). ADMA, eNOS, arginine, PlGF, sFlt-1, sEng were estimated by ELISA method, and MDA, NO, GPx, SOD, and catalase by spectrophotometric method. Statistically, a significant difference was not observed within normotensive and preeclampsia in relation to BMI. But when respective normotensive was compared with preeclampsia, there was a high increase of ADMA, sFlt-1, sEng, and MDA. A significant decrease was observed in arginine, eNOS, NO, GPx, SOD, and catalase in preeclampsia. This study shows that though preeclampsia is associated with overweight and obesity, but during pregnancy, higher BMI has no additional deleterious effect in preeclampsia.
A German Perspective on Legal and Political Problems of Coalition Governments
Authors: Von Münch Ingo 
Published: January 2020

In September and October 1998 Professor von Münch was a visiting fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Public Law. During an extremely busy visit, Professor von Münch gave a number of seminars on aspects of German Constitutional and Electoral Law. These seminars, given by both a leading Constitutional and Electoral Law academic and a former deputy prime minister of the State of Hamburg and former member of the Bundesrat, or German Senate, were timely given the trials and tribulations of New Zealand's first MMP Coalition Government which had then just ended in the sacking of the minor party's leader as Deputy Prime Minister. In contrast to much of the contemporary gloom at the perceived failed hope of MMP, Professor von Münch presented a hopeful view of both the electoral system that New Zealand had imported from Germany and of the possibilities of Coalition Government. The following is an enlarged text of a speech, delivered to the Public Law section of the New Zealand Ministry of Justice.
Animal Farm Revisited: An Environment Allegory
Authors: Pardy Bruce 
Published: January 2020

In 1945, George Orwell wrote Animal Farm, a story about barnyard animals who overthrow their tyrannical human master but end up creating an equally oppressive hierarchy. "All animals are equal", reads the seminal line in the book, "but some animals are more equal than others". Animal Farm was an allegory about the Soviet Union under Stalin, although Orwell intended it to have wider application also. "It is" wrote Orwell in the blurb for the first edition, "the history of a revolution that went wrong – and of the excellent excuses that were forthcoming at every step for the perversion of the original doctrine". In "Animal Farm Revisited" Orwell's template has been applied to the environmental question. In a multitude of countries, including New Zealand, and in the international sphere, environmental law suffers from a plethora of good intentions and a paucity of concrete principles. Indeed, the history of environmental protection could be described as the story of an intention gone astray – and of the excellent explanations that have been forthcoming for the qualification of its purpose. "Animal Farm Revisited" is a kind of environmental Rorschach test: at what moment do actions become environmentally inappropriate? Many answers are possible. The story is not specifically about the Resource Management Act 1991, but its themes are relevant to the Act and its interpretation.
Deficiencies in New Zealand Delegated Legislation
Authors: Palmer Geoffrey 
Published: January 2020

In this article, the author, a former Minister of Justice and Prime Minister, examines the history and role of statutory regulations. Processes for reviewing regulations, especially through the Parliamentary Regulations Review Select Committee, have been significant in offering protection against undesirable regulation-making. The courts have played a lesser role in this regard and the author calls for them to be "a little more robust in their approach to delegated legislation". The development of a third tier of law-making, by the use of so-called "rules", is worrying, as these rules receive the same scrutiny as regulations neither before nor after their making. The author recommends that either we abandon making such rules or we introduce processes which are more formal and transparent. At present, "the coherence of our legal system is threatened".
Comunidade Halofítica Herbáceo-arbustiva em Perímetro Irrigado do Município de Pentecoste–CE
Authors: Bonilla Oriel Herrera , Dias Francisco Yago Elias de Castro , Lucena Eliseu Marlônio Pereira de , Lacerda Claudivan Feitosa de , Loiola Maria Iracema Bezrra 
Published: January 2020

A salinização dos solos e um problema que ocorre quando existe um excesso de sais na solução do solo, afetando a pecuária e a agricultura, causando prejuízos econômicos e ambientais. O trabalho objetivou avaliar comunidades vegetais presentes em áreas salinizadas do perímetro irrigado Curu-Recuperação, em Pentecoste-CE. Foram realizadas cinco coletas em duas áreas do perímetro, em três épocas do ano (início da quadra chuvosa, final da quadra chuvosa e estação seca) constituídas de contagem de plantas e coletas de solo. Registrou-se a presença de 37 espécies divididas em 14 famílias, sendo Fabaceae a mais representativa. As espécies Blutaparon vermiculare L., Cyperus rotundus L. e Malachra fasciata Jacq., foram as mais representativas, sendo a primeira espécie com a maior uniformidade na distribuição dentre todas as coletas. O índice de Shannon obtido foi semelhante ao encontrado em áreas sob o efeito do estresse salino. Deste modo, foi possível identificar espécies tolerantes a salinidade no solo e com aplicações alimentícias, medicinais, para uso em programas de haloforraginocultura e na recuperação de solos degradados.Palavras-chave: Halófita, salinidade, semiárido. Herbaceous-shrub Halophytic Community of the Irrigated Perimeter of the County Pentecoste–CE A B S T R A C TSalinization of soils is a problem that occurs when there is an excess of salts in the soil solution, affecting livestock and agriculture, causing economic and environmental damages. The objective of this work was to evaluate plant communities present in salinized areas of the irrigated perimeter Curu-Recuperação, in Pentecoste-CE. Five collections were carried out in two perimeter areas, in three seasons of the year (beginning of the rainy season, end of the rainy season and dry season), consisting of plant counts and soil collections. The presence of 37 species divided into 14 families was recorded, with Fabaceae being the most representative. The species Blutaparon vermiculare L., Cyperus rotundus L. and Malachra fasciata Jacq., were the most representative, being the first species with the greatest uniformity in the distribution in all collections. The Shannon index obtained was similar to that found in areas under the effect of saline stress. Therefore, it was possible to identify species tolerant to salinity in the soil and with food and medicinal applications, for use in haloforraginculture programs and in the recovery of degraded soils.Keywords: Halophytes, salinity, semiarid.
THE ESSENCE OF THE TRANSPORT TAX, ITS PLACE AND ROLE IN THE TAX SYSTEM OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Simonov Sergei 
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Transport tax is one of the three property taxes paid by legal entities and individuals on property that they own. The article considers the current mechanism for collecting transport tax on the territory of the Russian Federation, since the transport tax is one of the sources of replenishment of the budgets of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The article examines the existing legal framework in terms of transport tax in Russia. The article summarizes the accumulated Russian and foreign experience in the field of transport tax taxation. The article deals with the problems of calculating the transport tax and possible ways to solve them.
Materials and methods: in order to study the features of the mechanism of calculation and payment of transport tax separately and in combination with other taxes, methods were used: observation, comparison, analysis and synthesis, study and generalization.
Results: according to the results of the study, conclusions were made about the problems in the field of: determining the object of taxation; the procedure for calculating tax; the correctness of using tax benefits; in filling out a tax return, etc.
Discussion: the research suggests that the distribution of transport tax among taxpayers should take into account their ability to pay and differences in income, but at the same time provide a sufficient amount of funds coming to the budget, and be easy to administer.
This tax belongs to the category of property, and, therefore, it must take into account the possible difference in the value of the property.
Conclusion: the article substantiates the idea that the promotion of small business, as one of the directions of the tax policy of the state, should most fully take into account the characteristics of certain categories of taxpayers.