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Coefficients of strongly alpha-convex and alpha-logarithmicaly convex functions
Authors: Thomas Derek Keith 
Published: February 2017

Let the function $f$ be analytic in $D=\{z:|z|<1\}$ and be given by $f(z)=z+\sum_{n=2}^{\infty}a_{n}z^{n}$. For $0< \beta \le 1$, denote by $C (\beta)$ and $S^*(\beta)$ the classes of strongly convex functions and strongly starlike functions respectively. For $0\le \alpha \le1$ and $0< \beta \le 1$, let $M(\alpha, \beta)$ be the class of strongly alpha-convex functions defined by $\left|\arg \Big((1-\alpha) \dfrac{zf'(z)}{f(z)}\Big)+\alpha (1+\dfrac{zf''(z)}{f'(z)})^{}\Big)\right|< \dfrac{\pi \beta }{2}$, and $M^{*}(\alpha, \beta)$ the class of strongly alpha-logarithmically convex functions defined by $\left|\arg\Big( \Big( \dfrac{zf'(z)}{f(z)}\Big)^{1-\alpha}\Big(1+\dfrac{zf''(z)}{f'(z)}\Big)^{\alpha}\Big)\right|< \dfrac{\pi \beta }{2}$. We give sharp bounds for the initial coefficients of $f\in M(\alpha,\beta)$ and $f\in M^{*}(\alpha,\beta)$, and for the initial coefficients of the inverse function $f^{-1}$ of $f\in M(\alpha,\beta)$ and $f\in M^{*}(\alpha,\beta)$. These results generalise and unify known coefficient inequalities for $C (\beta)$ and $S^*(\beta)$
Involvement of Algebraic-Geometrical Duality in Shaping Fraction’s Meaning and Calculation Strategies with Fractions
Authors: Kërënxhi Svjetllana , Gjoci Pranvera 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Many mathematical concepts and processes, besides the algebraic form of their presentation, can be modeled as well geometrically through diagrams and graphics. Both these aspects of concepts demonstration (algebraic and geometrical aspect) are present on mathematical textbooks of pre-university education. In this paper we consider algebraic and geometrical aspect on 6th grade math textbooks and in particular algebraic-geometrical duality, aiming that the fraction concept and the fraction calculation strategy to be assimilated better by the students. A study was made with 78 students to understand their abilities to express using algebraic symbols and to introduce mathematical situations with geometrical models for “Fractions” chapter. After the analysis of calculative strategies applied by students, in the article it is suggested that algebraic-geometrical duality must be included in teaching based on a complete framework. This will enable students to fully realize the deep understanding of concepts and the calculative strategies they are using.
The Impact of Games in Understanding Mathematical Concepts to Preschool Children
Authors: Beka Arbresha 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe purpose of this action research is to examine the impact of Mathematics games on the understanding of concepts of numbers and numbering with preschool children. The research involved a total of 58 children from four groupings of “Naim Frashëri” school and their parents. Firstly, it was condacted pretest, with the aim of identifying the children who have difficulties and problems with adopting Mathematics concepts, followed by an action plan in class. The research was implemented during the first semester of 2014. During this period, three action plans on learning the number and numbering concepts were realized: in the first action plan - through Games with manipulativ tools; in the second action plan through Games in nature; whilst the third action plan involved Mathematics and Logic Games. The study involved data collection through observation lists, focus group, questionnaires with parents, working sheets, preparing the test before, during and after the action plan. Afterwards, we observed the data and analyzed it through statistical methods, thematic methods, coding the information extracted from questionnaires with parents and the observation list. The results of this research show that the uses of the mathematic games with preschool children’s have an impact in the development on understanding's the number and numbering concepts. The use of Mathematics games, also have a direct impact on effectiveness and quality during Mathematics classes.
Parental Motivations in Sending Children to School in a Paradoxical Indian Learning System of Declining Learning Curve and Increasing Enrolment: A Case Study of West Bengal
Authors: Chauhan Ujjawal , Gupta Kaushalya 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Current studies explain the growth in enrolment in Indian primary schools to be a result of ‘cost-effective’ incentivized education by the Indian Government. However, this does not explain why parents living below the poverty line (BPL) are forgoing higher opportunity costs and sending their children to school, especially in the context of a declining learning curve. This study investigates the motivating factors among BPL parents and the relative significance of incentives in shaping their decisions regarding their children’s enrolment. This study also reveals qualitative and quantitative data based results showing Right to Education (RTE) Act’s (2009) ‘free and compulsory primary education for all’ motivating millions of ‘very poor’ first generation learners to enroll. However, in these households, incentivized education is not sufficiently cost-effective to substitute child labor. Furthermore, The Right to Education Act’s No Fail Policy is shown to have negatively impacted learning in government schools.
Economic Features of Lezha District
Authors: Kaza Ariola 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The idea of the functional area was extremely important to the territorial reform which was implemented in Albania during the year 2014. Through this reform new and bigger local units were determined and high expectations were set toward a more consistent development and more efficient use of the public sector resources as well as utilization of the private sector energies. This study was conducted in the period of March - September 2015. Data is extracted from existing sources. The main data are retrieved by local government units which constitute Lezha’s functional area as well as Lezha District. Tourism and Agriculture are regarded as the most important sectors from all development strategies of local units. There are other growing sectors in Lezha which are making progress, albeit a bit slowly. They are worthy of attention due to the number of businesses and their employees. The most pronounced industries here are timber, fish processing industry, agriculture and livestock products. Another industry of considerable significance in this area is that of extracting and processing construction materials and nonmetallic mineral reserves. The territorial reform implemented in Albania aimed at efficient use of the public sector resources, as well as toward utilization of the private sector energies.
Legal Protection for Prisoners for a Conditional Exemption in the Perspective of Human Rights
Authors: Jumaidi Lalu ,   Rodliyah, Nurjaya I. Nyoman , Asikin Zainal 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The purposes of this paper are to analyze and find the implementation of the liberation of parole for inmates certain crimes. This study is a normative legal research; the approach used is the approach of legislation, Conceptual, Comparative, and Historical. The results obtained are Implementation of parole for inmates of certain criminal acts, in essence, embodies the formulation remissions to the perpetrators of certain criminal offenses have been formulated differently from other criminal offenders through PP No. 28/2006 juntco PP No. 32/1999 juntco PP 99/2012.
Albanian Economy: Proportional or Progressive Taxation?
Authors: Bardhi Ejona 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Choosing the best system of taxation lies in the balance between equality and fairness or efficiency. It is an expression that should guide any fiscal policy. Given that one of the hottest economic topics that pits the political parties can not stay away from the attention of citizens and scholars of the economy. On the one hand we have a tax that provides the same percentage for all categories of income, on the other hand you have a tax increase progressively in line with revenues. therefore, taxes less progressive taxation individuals with lower incomes, but if the tax burden shifted progressively to individuals with higher incomes, it remains to be discussed. Like most developing countries, Albania differs in many respects from developed countries, among which capacity institutional, state, rule of law, the structure of the economy and other economic characteristics. Such differences justify a different tax policy. Progressive taxation has been applied in Albania since 2015. Is this a tax that provides equality for all? Stated every moment and in every public appearance of our politicians, "equality before the law" as a principle that should be applied objectively and accurately reports, but this system offers true equality before the law? What has brought the Albanian economy this system? What happened to investments or unemployment? Through this work I intend to present a clear analysis of income tax applied in Albanian economic system and how this tax has affected the economy as a whole. Also this work is also a reflection on the advantages and disadvantages of this tax system.
The Role of EU Funds in Improving Albania’s PFM Reforms (2014-2020)
Authors: Kepi Jola Himçi 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Strengthening Albanian public financial management is indeed a crucial basis for consolidating public finances and managing these in line with EU standards. Beyond the short term-measures on the existing EU support to PFM such as controls, audits and others, EU is seeking that Albania needs an overall, long-term public financial management policy in line with the EU standards. The purpose of this article is underlining the importance of EU funds in improving Albania in the way to reform its Public Finance Management for 2014-2020.
Shopping Behavior Among Urban Women
Authors: Wahyuddin Muhammad , Setyawan Anton A. , Nugroho Sidiq Permono 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
This research was aimed to analyze the difference of men and women in Surakarta in perceiving the shopping value. The values were classified into the hedonic and utilitarian value. Hedonic value occurs when consumers rely on their emotional, social, and psychological aspect, while utilitarian value is more concerned with the functional aspect in carrying out the activity. Result showed that there was difference perception between men and women as retail consumers. In this study, women tended to have hedonic value as their shopping orientation, while men tended to have utilitarian orientation. It implied that gender was an important aspect in structuring business position and segmentation in retail industry.
System for Electronic Archiving of Document in Republic of Kosovo: An Evaluation of Success Factors- Design-Reality Gap Analysis
Authors: Zejnullahu Fakije , Baholli Indrit 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Use of Innovation of ICT in activities of the public sector, referred to as e-Government, has helped governments to improve their services to citizens, to businesses and to government units by making them more qualitative and easily accessible. The initiative of e-Government in Kosovo was identified as a priority of the government in 2008 and since then a number of projects have been implemented, amongst them the System for Electronic Archiving of Document (SEAD). Since the partial or full failure of implementation of e-government projects is very frequent phenomenon in developing countries, the identification of success and failure factors of projects is necessary in order to address them on time. In this study are assessed the level of success of implementation of SEAD and are identified the critical success and failure factors of this system through seven dimensions ITPOSMO by using the Design Reality Gap Analysis. By measuring the design-reality gap across seven dimensions, we have assessed the success of the implementation of SEAD, which scored 18.05. Results from this study indicate that if no action is taken to reduce the size of gaps, particularly the gap in dimensions “Processes” and “Staffing and Skills”, project risks falling in the category “Partial Failure”. Findings from this research will serve to reduce the risks that may affect the successful implementation of e-governance in Republic of Kosovo, and also will serve other researchers in identifying the failure and success factors of e-Government in developing countries.
Employment Policy and International Labour Standards
Authors: Çoçka Kesiana , Maxhelaku Armela , Rusi Ilir 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to give some general considerations on employment policy and international labour standards. This paper examines the context and the obligations under Convention no. 122, specifically: to declare an employment policy and to identify objectives of policies that can be implemented. It is important to mention that, this Convention, is one of the most important conventions that has defined the detail procedures regarding drafting and implementation of employment policies. According to this Convention, it is mandatory the involvement of representatives persons involved, in drafting and operation processes of employment policies. In this regard, authorities should take appropriate measures to secure that employers rights are respected and take into account their experience, views and opinions concerning employment policies. In order to stimulate economic growth, each member state should implement an active policy, in order to provide work for any person who was willing and able to work and an economic situation in which all available labor resources are being used. Furthermore in this paper will be identified general and selective measures, which are defined in Employment Policy Recommendation, 1964 (No. 122). The paper is focused especially on analyzing different issues regarding active labour market policies and employment policies. An important part of this paper, is the analysis of the flexibility in the labour market background, definitions of flexicurity, also security and flexibility in labour markets.
Palmyra Fiber as Additional Materials on Solid Concrete Brick of Aggregate
Authors:   Asrial,   Antariksa, Leksono Amin Setyo , Indriyani Serafinah 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The use of waste as an additional material on the building work was increasingly actively developed, such as straw, styrofoam, bagasse, cow manure. The key drivers of the use of waste is the potential for waste is increasing, due to the depletion of nonrenewable resources. Papyrus rod diameter 60 cm, length 30 meters, has a volume of 5,652m3 as well as the edges of the Rods that can be used for construction with a thickness of 3 cm has a volume 0,942m3, Pith and fiber volume content of the stem 4,71m3/rod, then in one rod, there are 2 to 3 bunches each fruit bunches yield as much as 20 to 30 items for one harvest, by weight of fruit fiber 101.2 gram / fruit, Fiber characteristics are round and smooth is expected to reduce cracks in solid concrete brick and also can reduce the use of sand. This study aims to determine the compressive strength of the composition of the additional material of Rods fiber content and Fiber of palmyra fruit with a percentage 3%, 6% and 9%, mixing ratio; 1 cement and 5 sand in the manufacture of solid concrete brick. Rods fiber content used the average Ø1,031mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 39,305N / cm and fruit fiber to an average value Ø0,40mm with a tensile strength of single fiber 33,691N / cm. Making test specimen with a length of 20cm, width 10cm and thick 8cm. The test results of compressive strength after 14 days with the lowest value at 3% of additional material combination of fiber content of 6% fiber stem and fruit by 70,384Kg/cm² with a water content of 15,254% In weight position 2,935Kg as well as the highest value on the combination of additional material 0% rods fiber content and 3% fruit fiber by 98,821Kg/cm² with a water content of 15,031% In weight position 3,058Kg. While N (without additional material) with a compressive strength below the average id 63,704Kg/cm2 with water content of 10,167 in weight position 3,072Kg. Research result of solid concrete brick with additional material of rods fiber content and palmyra fruit fiber was included on the type B70, the average value of the compressive strength of 78.57 Kg / cm² (SNI-03-1348-1989) with a water content of <25%.
The Importance of Assessing Medicinal and Aromatic Plants as Products of Territory - In Order to Develop Tourism and Rural Areas
Authors: Kadiu Edmond , Tërpollari Arben , Apostoli Stilian , Nesturi Erdit , Belegu Majlinda , Kapaj Ilir 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The concept of rural development, it stems from many factors and variables circumstantial of area as rural tourism, agritourism, products of territory, in our case the medicinal and aromatic plants. In this paper we estimate the land fund by purpose and destination of use is grouped into three categories, where the third, with about 53 thousand hectares, is less fertile, affected by erosion, and should be used with priority. Their expansion results to be 67% in mountain areas, 31% in hilly areas and only 2% in lowland areas. The more effective alternative according to our agriculture theory and practice is that of the aromatic and medicinal plants (medicinal and aromatic plants) that have multi-dimensional cultivating interests for our country, conditioned by the climatic and soil conditions as well as the economic and organizational conditions of a range of stakeholders related to the aromatic and medicinal plants, such as their growers, collectors, aggregators, processors and traders (exporters). In terms of our country the aromatic and medicinal plants have two main situations: From the wild, outdoor and, b) Cultivated, in increasingly growing areas, in different areas and with differentiated practices. Among the the aromatic and medicinal plants in complexity, sage, thyme and oregano have obvious superiority in area planted and the production realized out of their total. The advantage of the aromatic and medicinal plants results in full use of agricultural land, in a broader employment of free labor force (mainly women), increase of income, increase of their exports, which currently account for about 52-54 % of the total that agriculture as a whole realizes in the last years, etc.
Globalization and Growth Symptoms of Economic Changes Versus Legal Reforms in Albania and Management Challenges Too
Authors: Kingji Ledja , Vokshi Krenare , Dumi Alba Robert 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The last years that there is a significant decline in economic growth, there are real freezing increase in budget revenues, deepening budget deficit, an increase of the stock ,the debt stock, deterioration of the trade balance, the decline of crediting to economy, remittances are also in decline, while the EURO and USD continue to rise towards ALL (Albanian Lek). Such indicators are enough symptoms of the concerns why the economic growth in future periods may be difficult and will require more time to return to levels before the crisis. Without high rates of economic growth every economic challenge, social and integration becomes too much difficult in our country. This topic that I am presenting consist in improving the wider usage of strategic management in medium-sized enterprises and small ones ,in our country.
Gaining through Bereavement: A Comparative Study of the Literature of Bijan Najdi and Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Authors: Barghani Zahra Sonia 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Throughout human history bereavement has always imposed its undeniable and inevitable impact on the life of those affected by it. Despite all discrepancies what can be considered the common ground in bereavement among all nations regardless of cultural, ideological, religious and ethical values is the fact that bereavement infuses an indispensable change into the lives of those encountering it. The comparative study of Burial and The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World by Iranian and Colombian authors, respectively, points out the unconventional reversed handling of bereavement which results in obtaining insight into the human capacity to mature. Both authors make their characters inseminate their barren lives with grief to produce a change which is drastic and flourishing in Gabriel Garcia Marquez and soothing and stabilizing in Bijan Najdi. Through the course of the stories the childless couple in Najdi and the villagers in Garcia Marquez are gradually exposed to the truth of their lives ironically by the corpses coming up their ways quite unexpectedly and learn to develop new identities, attaching themselves to and possessing the bodies. This comparative study sheds light on how the revelation they experience inculcates a joyful, fluid mobility in the villagers and stability in the couple’s life. The study of these texts reveals the absolute notion that the actual change originates from the world within and what lies in the world without is dead.
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Middle-Income Countries: New Middle-Income Trap Evidence
Authors: Tampakoudis Ioannis A. , Subeniotis Demetres N. , Kroustalis Ioannis G. , Skouloudakis Manolis I. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The determinants of FDI have been examined extensively in the literature; however, the empirical findings are inconclusive and often diverging. Developing and emerging countries have attracted the bulk of FDI inflows since the early 2000s, subsequently improving their economic level. Nevertheless, many middle-income countries got stuck in the middle-income trap, failing to make the transition to the high-income level. The study investigates the effects of certain determinants on FDI inflows to middle-income countries, with respect to avoiding the middle-income trap. We employ a panel data analysis for fifteen middleincome countries gathering data from 1980 onwards. The results highlight the significance of trade openness, GDP and population growth on inward FDI, while financial development, inflation, infrastructure and fuel exports are found to be insignificant. Empirical findings may force governments to apply policies in certain areas, with the aim of attracting further FDI while at the same time escaping the middle-income trap.
Legal Aspects of Living Arrangement Responsive and Sustainable
Authors:   Ashari,   Muhaimin, Wibowo G. D. H. , Adolf H. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to: (1) analyzing the principles and substance of the relevant spatial responsive and sustainable; (2) analyzing the institutional and mechanism/procedure as what to support spatial responsive and sustainable; (3) finding a model of spatial perspective responsive and sustainable. For further research of a normative law (legal research) by using a philosophical approach, the statute approach, the conceptual approach and the historical approach. The results obtained are: First, the spatial arrangement of the elements is part of the Environment. Therefore, the principle or principles in the management of the Environment shall apply mutatis mutandis also applies to the arrangement of space; second, the substance of the arrangement of space includes the planning, utilization, control utilization of space. The elements in the content material are an organic unity that cannot be separated from one to another; Third, institutional spatial planning there is still a dependent institutional, structural or still the subordination of the other institutions. In addition, mechanisms or procedures in spatial stats still lead to Institutional responsive spatial planning and sustainable (top down approach).