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The Roles of Determinants of Self-employment: A Mediation of Entrepreneurial Motivation in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Adamu Muhammad , Abdu Shakur Mahani Bint Mohammad 
Published: April 2020

Today, the problem of unemployment has been a global issue, even among the developed nations, and especially the developing nations. For this reason, the need for employment generation becomes desirably indispensable. The aim of this research work is to examine the essential roles that entrepreneurial traits and economic incentive factors would play with the mediation of entrepreneurial motivation for an effective self-employment start-up accomplishment. Self-employment has long been recognized as an alternative for individuals to become self-reliant. Thus, this is expected brings about a reduction in poverty level, improved living standard as well as to earn more income and have a better career as a means of sustenance for potential entrepreneurs. For this purpose, it is essentially important to make an examination of certain vital factors, which may constitute the basics necessary to effect self-employment particularly from the context of entrepreneurial traits and economic incentive factors that would motivate the potential entrepreneurs to achieve success in self-employment start-up.
Environmental Accounting and Value Relevance of Accounting Information: Time Series Evidence from Nigeria Commercial Banks
Authors: Akani F. N. , Captain Briggs Alasin 
Published: April 2020

This paper examined the relationship between environmental accounting and value relevance of accounting information of commercial banks in Nigeria.Time series data of the variables used in the research was collected from financial statement of the commercial banks. The study had equity prices and earnings per share as the function of cost of donations, cost of wages and salaries, cost of environmental expenditure and cost of human resource development. The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method of data analysis with multiple regressions was used in the study. In determining the long-run relationship, stationary and causal relationship that exists among the variables, cointegration, Augmented Fuller Unit Root and Pair wise Causality was used. The static regression result found that the independents variables have positive relationship with the dependent variables excerpt cost of human capital development. The cointegration test revealed at least two cointegrating equation, the stationarity test revealed that the variables are stationary at level while the granger causality test proved no directional relationship. The study conclude that environmental accounting have significant relationship with value relevance of accounting information in Nigeria commercial banks. We recommend that all environmental cost should properly be reported and accountants should ensure well accountability of human capital development.
The Impact of Zakat on Economic Growth in 5 State in Indonesia
Authors: Suprayitno Eko 
Published: April 2020

This study aims to reveal the impact of zakat distribution on macroeconomic in 5 state In Indonesia, by using ECM analysis. The motivation of the current research lies on the belief of a large number of economists that zakat does not affect macro economy because 2.5 percent is perceived insignificant. This issue leads to a high curiosity about the impact of zakat distribution in Indonesia. This study finds that zakat has a significant and positive relationship with economic growth. The results of the ECM analysis show that the distribution of zakat positively influences on economic growth. The long-run elasticity of zakat variable is positive and significant.
Women Rights to Inheritance in Muslim Family Law: An Analytical Study
Authors: Haque Muhammad Faizul , Solihin Sohirin Mohammad , Ahmad Nadzrah , Jani Mohd Shah 
Published: April 2020

Rights of women are one of the widely discussed yet debatable issues across the Western and Muslim world. It is seen in the Muslim societies that many women are deprived in terms of inheriting property after the demise of their parents. This is largely happening due to the negligence of practicing Islamic teachings regarding inheritance at individual and family level. However, Islam has placed a dignified position for women in family and society in all sectors. Particularly the principle of inheritance of property has been clearly stated in the holy Qur’an. In this background, this paper emphasises on exploring (a) Qur’anic and Prophetic stand on women’s right to inheritance, (b) the main obstacles that impede women in getting inheritance rights in family and its remedies from the Islamic perspectives. This paper adopts an analytical approach to study this vital issue. Under this approach, the study analyses the relevant data from the two fundamental sources of Islam, Qur’an and Sunnah, along with jurisprudential views and provides solutions to solve the problems related to Muslim women’s inheritance right in family. Findings of this paper indicated that if the Muslim family practices the Islamic teachings regarding the distribution of inheritance among the heirs, it will eradicate the existing discrimination among men and women in this regard and enable women’s financial steadiness in family and society.
A new and benign hegemon on the horizon? The Chinese century and growth in the Global South
Authors: Nguyen Huu Tam , Örsal Deniz Dilan Karaman 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe authors investigate how the Global South’s gross domestic product (GDP) is impacted by trade with China. While the current literature on the growth impacts of trade (by leading partner countries) often neglects the properties of macro panel data, such as cross-sectional dependence, heterogeneity and structural breaks, their models take these features into account. Their empirical results based on 22 major developing countries from 2000Q1 to 2016Q4 identify positive contributions ofimports from China to GDP in the studied sample, although these effects are smaller compared to imports from other emerging and developing economies (excluding China) (EME) and advanced economies (AdE). The authors also show that, in contrast with considerable impacts of exports to EME and AdE, exports to China have limited effects on the growth of its partners. However, the global financial crisis marks a turning point of China’s role as a major driver of growth in the South. Namely, while the positive growth effects of trade with China after the global crisis are on the rise, the opposite is true for EME and AdE. Examining the effects by individual countries, the authors present that the distance between China and its partners, economic and institutional development levels of its partners are almost irrelevant to the contributions of imports from China to its partners’ growth. Based on these findings they provide some important policy recommendations for the economies of the Global South.
From Margin to Center? Theoretische Aufbrüche in der Geographie seit Kiel 1969
Authors: Schurr Carolin , Weichhart Peter 
Published: April 2020

Abstract. Die Geographie soll sowohl an gesellschaftlicher Relevanz als auch an theoretischer Tiefe gewinnen – so die Forderungen in Kiel 1969. 50 Jahre nach Kiel ist die Bedeutung des Faches unumstritten. Klimastreik, Grenzzäune, Brexit – alle diese aktuellen Ereignisse betreffen Kernthemen der Geographie wie Klimawandel, Migration und Geopolitik. Aber wer definiert, was gesellschaftlich relevant und damit im Zentrum der
Geographie stehen soll? In einem inszenierten Streitgespräch, das als
Eröffnungs-Keynote für den Deutschen Kongress in Kiel 2019 entwickelt und hier in leicht veränderter Form abgedruckt wurde,
vertreten Carolin Schurr und Peter Weichhart dazu unterschiedliche Positionen: Die Suche nach einem Zentrum des Faches steht dabei der
feministisch-postkolonialen Besorgnis über eine solche disziplinäre
und disziplinierende Identifikation eines Zentrums gegenüber. Die Theorieentwicklung des Faches betrachtend, kritisiert Peter Weichhart
die zunehmende Zerfaserung und Randständigkeit aktueller
Theoriediskussionen. Auf Basis von bell hooks' Buch „From
Margin to Center“ zeigt hingegen Carolin Schurr, dass Grundkonzepte der Geographie insbesondere von den gesellschaftlichen und disziplinären Rändern aus hinterfragt und weiterentwickelt wurden. Geographische Zukünfte sehen beide in der Auseinandersetzung mit Fragen der sozialen Gerechtigkeit, wobei das Soziale aus einer posthumanen Dezentrierung heraus gedacht wird.
Politiek van ons allemaal: reactie op de Kamerbrief van minister Ollongren over vrouwen in het openbaar bestuur
Authors: Mügge Liza , Runderkamp Zahra 
Published: April 2020

“Politics for all”: Response to the letter of Minister Ollongren about women in public administration
Celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage in 2019 is an excellent reason to reinvigorate the debate on the position of women in politics and public administration in the Netherlands. In this essay, we look at trends and figures, as well as discuss the measures that Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Kajsa Ollongren puts forward in her recent letter to Parliament: (1) inclusive selection and selection procedures; (2) actively inviting and recruiting candidates; and (3) good equipment for political office. We try to inform the debate about the position of women in politics with new insights and knowledge from academic research.
Meer vrouwen in het openbaar bestuur: lessen uit de publieke sector
Authors: Çelik Saniye 
Published: April 2020

More women in public administration: Lessons from the public sector
This article reflects on the proposed measures of the Dutch Government to increase the number of women in the Dutch public administration. Based on the lessons learned from the practice of the public sector, this study concludes that there is still much work to be done with regard to female participation in the Netherlands, but when it comes to the ethnic minorities, the situation is alarming. Politicians directly elected by the citizen, such as MPs and councillors, do see a representation of the ethnic diversity of society. Where the citizen has no direct influence, such as the king’s commissioners, mayors, and aldermen, the percentages are zero or slightly higher than zero. It is argued that mechanisms such as selection procedures are hindering gender and ethnic diversity at the top of the public organizations. It is, therefore, suggested that introducing quota could bring more diversity in public administration.
Les sciences de l’information en soutien à la veille technologique : l’exemple de V-TeDDS, veille pour la clientèle avec une double déficience sensorielle
Authors: Houtekier Catherine , Cantin Sylvie 
Published: April 2020

La prise de décision dans une perspective de meilleures pratiques en réadaptation en déficience physique et en contexte de besoins évolutifs de la clientèle, d’obsolescence rapide des technologies et de budgets limités, requiert le soutien de la veille. Cet article présente la naissance et la mise en place du projet V-TeDDS, veille technologique pour la clientèle avec une double déficience sensorielle. Pour ce faire, les auteures campent les définitions et la raison d’être du projet, décrivent le cycle de veille et ses acteurs, traitent du mode de gestion de projet, exposent la méthodologie, s’intéressent aux rôles et défis des professionnels de l’information, puis abordent les étapes à venir.
Télévision et politique spectacle: l'exemple chilien
Authors: Balutet Nicolas 
Published: April 2020

Si le plébiscite chilien de 1988 constitue un moment capital dans le domaine politique, il l’est aussi dans celui de la communication. En effet, c’est la première fois à cette échelle que la télévision est appelée à jouer un rôle aussi important dans une campagne politique. Or, la télévision est un média qui ne fait pas consensus et suscite de très nombreux commentaires et réflexions sur son rôle et son influence. Pour les uns, il s’agit d’un instrument de culture et de démocratisation, tandis que, pour les autres (les plus nombreux), ce n’est qu’un dispositif de manipulation des masses, de maintien de l’ordre symbolique et d’abrutissement, ce qui, a fortiori dans un contexte dictatorial comme celui du général Pinochet, suscite de fortes inquiétudes. Si l’on ne peut que se réjouir de la victoire des outsiders politiques, il est légitime de se demander, cependant, si l’importance accordée à l’image télévisuelle lors de la campagne plébiscitaire de septembre 1988 a permis d’instaurer un processus sérieux de redémocratisation du pays ou, au contraire, si elle n’a fait que substituer une forme de propagande par une autre. Les clips télévisés ont-ils induit des changements quant à la manière d’appréhender la politique ? Si tel est le cas, peut-on dire que la mutation va dans le bon sens ou bien qu’elle pose plutôt une série de problèmes ?
Impact of Switching to Fingolimod Versus Injectable Disease-Modifying Therapy Cycling on Risk of Multiple Sclerosis–Related Relapses
Authors: Vieira Maria Cecilia , Li Yunfeng , Meng Xiangyi , Zhou Huanxue , Piao Olivia Wenxian , Kutz Christen , Conway Devon 
Published: April 2020

Abstract

Background:
Clinical and real-world studies have shown significant reductions in multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses with fingolimod versus injectable disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). Multiple sclerosis relapse rate and incidence were compared in patients switching from an injectable DMT to fingolimod and those cycling from one injectable DMT to another or remaining on their original injectable DMT.

Methods:
Retrospective analysis was performed using Commercial and Medicare Supplemental claims data (July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2016) of adults with MS receiving ≥1 injectable DMT. Relapses were identified from MS-related hospitalization, outpatient emergency department or office visit, and corticosteroid administration. Annualized relapse rate ratio was estimated.

Results:
Of 16,352 patients, 1110 were switchers to fingolimod, 908 were injectable DMT cyclers, and 14,334 were nonswitchers. At baseline, rate and incidence of MS relapses were higher in switchers and injectable DMT cyclers versus nonswitchers (P &lt; .001); mean ± SD relapse rates declined from 0.4 ± 0.7, 0.4 ± 0.7, and 0.2 ± 0.5 at baseline to 0.2 ± 0.5, 0.3 ± 0.6, and 0.1 ± 0.4 after follow-up in switchers, injectable DMT cyclers, and nonswitchers, respectively. Relapse incidence declined in each cohort. The highest reductions in relapse rate and incidence were in switchers to fingolimod, where relapse risk was significantly reduced versus injectable DMT cyclers (22%, P = .0433) and nonswitchers (47%, P &lt; .001).

Conclusions:
This study provides evidence that patients switching from an injectable DMT to fingolimod have the highest reductions in annualized rate and incidence of MS relapses and significantly reduced risk of relapse versus injectable DMT cyclers and nonswitchers.
Integrated actions and strengthening of Public Health System in Brazil in a time of pandemic
Authors: Abreu Luiz Carlos de 
Published: April 2020

The National Health System, being named unique in the Constitution because it refers to a set of elements, such as universalization, equity, integrality, decentralization and popular participation and which is in convergence with the Constitution of 1988 of the Federative Republic of Brazil, which states that health is a right of all and a duty of the State.Thus, with the creation of SUS, the entire Brazilian population now has the right to universal and free health care , financed with resources from the budgets of the Union, the States, the Federal District and the Municipalities, as regulated by article 195 of the Brazilian Constitution. It is noteworthy that SUS is one of the most powerful and important in the world and it serves about 220 million people. It is characterized by a foundation of three pillars: universality, integrality and equity.
Metabolic Fingerprinting on Synthetic Alloys for Medulloblastoma Diagnosis and Radiotherapy Evaluation
Authors: Cao Jing , Shi Xuejiao , Gurav Deepanjali D. , Huang Lin , Su Haiyang , Li Keke , Niu Jingyang , Zhang Mengji , Wang Qian , Jiang Mawei , Qian Kun 
Published: April 2020

AbstractDiagnostics is the key in screening and treatment of cancer. As an emerging tool in precision medicine, metabolic analysis detects end products of pathways, and thus is more distal than proteomic/genetic analysis. However, metabolic analysis is far from ideal in clinical diagnosis due to the sample complexity and metabolite abundance in patient specimens. A further challenge is real‐time and accurate tracking of treatment effect, e.g., radiotherapy. Here, Pd–Au synthetic alloys are reported for mass‐spectrometry‐based metabolic fingerprinting and analysis, toward medulloblastoma diagnosis and radiotherapy evaluation. A core–shell structure is designed using magnetic core particles to support Pd–Au alloys on the surface. Optimized synthetic alloys enhance the laser desorption/ionization efficacy and achieve direct detection of 100 nL of biofluids in seconds. Medulloblastoma patients are differentiated from healthy controls with average diagnostic sensitivity of 94.0%, specificity of 85.7%, and accuracy of 89.9%, by machine learning of metabolic fingerprinting. Furthermore, the radiotherapy process of patients is monitored and a preliminary panel of serum metabolite biomarkers is identified with gradual changes. This work will lead to the application‐driven development of novel materials with tailored structural design and establishment of new protocols for precision medicine in near future.
A Comprehensive Review on the Development of Solid‐State Metal–Air Batteries Operated on Oxide‐Ion Chemistry
Authors: Zhang Cuijuan , Huang Kevin 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe recently developed solid oxide metal–air redox battery (SOMARB) operating on oxide‐ion chemistry represents an emerging and promising energy storage technology, which is well suited for managing grid stability and efficiently harvesting renewable energy. Compared to widely reported metal–air batteries operating on liquid‐phase alkali‐ion or alkaline chemistries, the SOMARB uniquely features a direct reduction of the high concentration of O2 molecules in the gas phase without invoking the detrimental formation of a diffusion‐blocking oxide phase on the surface of the oxygen electrode. A typical SOMARB is composed of a reversible solid oxide cell (RSOC) and an energy storage unit (ESU), which is capable of storing a high capacity of energy at high power without safety concerns. In this article, the SOMARB concept birth and development are reviewed and discussed with the fundamental differences separating it from other types of metal–air batteries, along with the challenges and opportunities around commercialization. Particular focus is placed on the functional materials tailored for ESU and RSOC applications, including recent experimental and computational efforts to boost the redox activity of Fe‐based ESU materials and the performance of intermediate temperature RSOCs. Finally, candid opinions are offered on the challenges and opportunities facing the future development of SOMARBs toward large‐scale energy storage applications.
Recent progress of 1,3,4‐oxadiazoles as anticonvulsants: Future horizons
Authors: Nazar Shagufi , Siddiqui Nadeem , Alam Ozair 
Published: April 2020

AbstractEpilepsy is the most common neurological disorder, which affects more than 50 million people worldwide. Despite the development and use of several antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), attempted seizure control fails in almost 30% of the individuals treated. Other patients benefit from seizure control by drug therapy at the expense of dose‐related toxicity and side effects. These drawbacks with conventional AEDs demand the need for developing more effective and safer antiseizure agents. As a result, extensive efforts are devoted to design and develop new effective molecules as antiepileptics. This area of research to find more effective and safer AEDs is important and challenging. This review describes the future perspective of various 1,3,4‐oxadiazole derivatives as anticonvulsant agents and focuses on the design and development of the new effective molecule.
Biologics May Prevent Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Inhibiting Coronary Plaque Formation and Stabilizing High‐Risk Lesions
Authors: Karpouzas George A. , Ormseth Sarah R. , Hernandez Elizabeth , Budoff Matthew J. 
Published: April 2020

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether biologic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) decrease cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and whether biologic DMARDs might have a beneficial effect on coronary plaque formation or progression.MethodsIn this single‐center observational cohort study, 150 patients underwent computed tomographic angiography for evaluation of coronary atherosclerosis (total, noncalcified, mixed/calcified, and low‐attenuation plaque); 101 had repeat assessments within a mean ± SD of 6.9 ± 0.3 years to evaluate plaque progression. All CVD events were prospectively recorded, including cardiac death, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, revascularization, stroke, claudication, and hospitalization for heart failure. The Framingham‐D'Agostino score was used to assess cardiovascular risk. The segment stenosis score was used to measure plaque burden. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated.ResultsAfter adjustment for the segment stenosis score, the Framingham‐D'Agostino score, and time‐varying Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using the C‐reactive protein level using marginal structural models, current biologic DMARD use was associated with lower long‐term CVD risk (OR 0.15 [95% CI 0.04–0.60]). Noncalcified and low‐attenuation plaque presence moderated the effect of biologic DMARDs on CVD risk; specifically, biologic DMARD use was associated with lower CVD risk in patients with noncalcified or low‐attenuation plaque at baseline (OR 0.21 [95% CI 0.04–0.99] and OR 0.08 [95% CI 0.01–0.70], respectively), but not in those without noncalcified or low‐attenuation plaque. Per‐segment plaque progression analyses showed that biologic DMARD exposure was associated with transition of noncalcified to mixed/calcified plaque (OR 4.00 [95% CI 1.05–15.32]). Biologic DMARD exposure predicted a lower likelihood of new plaque forming in segments without plaque among patients without mixed/calcified plaque in other coronary segments (OR 0.40 [95% CI 0.17–0.93]), but not among those with calcification. Biologic DMARD treatment also predicted low‐attenuation plaque loss (P = 0.042).ConclusionOur findings indicate that in RA, biologic DMARD use is associated with reduced CVD risk, protective calcification of noncalcified lesions, and lower likelihood of new plaque formation in patients with early atherosclerosis.