Functional comparisonbetweenthe Constitutional Chamber of the union Supreme Court of the united arab Emiratesand the Constitutional council of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the constitutions of the two states

In article is carried out comparative analysis of constitutional and legal status between The Constitutional Chamber of the Union Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates and The Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Author compares two mentioned bodies of constitutional review in the scope of their functional role through the following aspects: appointment of the members, the competence, immunities of the members, the power and effectiveness of decisions and provisions

Sejarah Kebangkitan Nasional Daerah Nusa Tenggara Barat

Suatu kenyataan menunjukkan bahwa daerah Nusa Tenggara Barat tidak dapat dilalui begitu saja dalam hal peranannya memainkan sejarah kebangsaan, mulai dari pra - sejarah sampai sekarang. Lalu lintas perdagangan di daerah ini demikian ramainya pada masa - masa silam, sehingga tidak mengherankan kota - kota pelabuhan al. Ampenan, Labuhan Haji, Labuhan Lombok, Alas, Sumbawa, Kempo, Sanggar, Bima dan Sape tumbuh dengan ramainya, justru daerah ini merupakan daerah yang strategis sebagai tempat persinggahan dan mengisi air bagi pelayaran Nusantara. Perlawanan bersenjata pada tahun 1894 oleh rakyat Lombok terhadap penjajah Belanda, pemberontakan Undru di Sumbawabesar pada tahun 1906-1907, peristiwa pemberontakan Donggo tahun 1910, Ngali tahun 1908 - 1909, Dena tahun 1910 masing - masing berlangsung di Bima

Economic Analysis of Strategies to Combat HLB in Florida Citrus

citrus greening, huanglongbing, asian citrus psyllid, Crop Production/Industries, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

Corporate Governance and Earnings Conservatism in Malaysia

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate whether the revised Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance in 2007 enhances earnings conservatism. In addition, the authors examine the relationship between board of directors’ expertise and conservatism. The third objective is to investigate the relationship between audit committee characteristics and earnings conservatism. Design/methodology/approach: The sample of this study is based on 3,183 firm-year observations for a period of 2004-2009. The authors hand collected the corporate governance variables, whereas the remaining data were extracted from Compustat Global. The authors used two measures of conservatism. The first is the market-based model by Basu’s (1997), and the second measure is the accrual-based measure by Ball and Shivakumar (2005). Findings: The authors find that the revision of Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2007 results in improving earnings conservatism. The authors find two audit committee characteristics, namely, audit committee financial expertise and independence increase earnings conservatism, after 2007. However, the authors could not find support whether board financial expertise mix affect conservatism. Research limitations/implications: This study did not consider other possible corporate governance variables that could influence earnings conservatism, as it would be a difficult task to gather them. Originality/value: The authors provide evidence on the role of corporate governance and earnings conservatism in Malaysia

Student Perceptions of the Sub Element of Integrity: Case Study at University Malaysia Pahang

This study aims to key out the perceptions on the integrity of the elements that comprise the discipline, responsibility and honesty. This study used a survey method using questionnaires. 138 respondents were chosen through random sampling. Data were analyzed descriptively involves measuring the mean, standard deviation and correlation. The results showed that a large number of respondents indicated that the factor of integrity takes on a significant role in the forming of individual identity. These components need to be raised from time to time so that positive values will not vanish from the psyche

Fast prediction of voltage stability index based on radial basis function neural network: Iraqi super grid network, 400-kV

With the increase in power demand and limited power sources has caused the system to operate at its maximum capacity. Therefore, the ability of determine voltage stability before voltage collapse has received a great attention due to the complexity of power system. In this paper a prediction of voltage stability index (VSI) based on radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) for the Iraqi Super Grid network, 400KV. Learning data has been obtained for various settings of load variables using load flow and conventional FVSI method. The input data was performed by using a 135 samples test with different bus voltage (Vb), Bus active and reactive power (Pb, Qb), bus load angle (?b) and FVSIij. The RBFNN model has four input representing the (Vb, Pb, Qb and ?b), sixteen nodes at hidden layer and one output node representing FVSIij have been used to assess the security on line. The proposed method has been tested in the IEEE 30 and a practical system. In Simulation results show that the proposed method is more suitable for on-line voltage stability assessment in term of automatically detection of critical transmission line when additional real or reactive loads are added

Pengembangan Berpikir Kritis dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Menggunakan Project Citizen

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan pembelajaran yang lebih inovatif yaitu menggunakan project citizen. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga dengan subjek penelitian mahasiswa. Data diambil melalui studi dokumentasi, angket, tes, observasi, dan wawancara. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan statistik dan didukung teori-teori tentang berpikir kritis seperti teori mengenai sikap positif untuk berpikir kritis dari John Langrehr (2006), kemampuan berpikir kritis dari CCEI (2004), karakter berpikir kritis dari Moore and Parker (2009) dan teori-teori yang berkaitan dengan project citizen seperti teori mengenai research-oriented learning dan inquiry learning. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode quasi eksperimen untuk uji beda antara kelas yang menggunakan project citizen dan kelas konvensional. Untuk pengembangan digunakan desain eksperimental dengan menambah pemahaman mengenai berpikir kritis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan berpikir kritis menggunakan project citizen yang didahului dengan pemahaman tentang berpikir kritis akan lebih maksimal

Interpregnancy interval and the risk of preterm birth: a case-control study of infants born at Al-sadaqa general teaching hospital, Aden, Yemen

Background: Interpregnancy interval (IPI) is a known risk factor for preterm birth. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between IPI and spontaneous preterm birth, and to identify the influence of confounding variables such as socioeconomic status, maternal age, and reproductive history.Methods: This is a hospital-based, case-control study conducted in the department of neonatology, Al-Sadaqa General Teaching Hospital, Aden, during June to September 2011. A case was defined as infant born spontaneously before 37 weeks of gestation and control was a next eligible infant born between 37-42 complete weeks of gestation. Comparison between groups was assessed by statistical analysis and odds ratio were calculated for confounding factors.Results: A total of 100 preterm (cases) and 100 full-term (controls) infants were evaluated for the effects of IPI. Intervals of both <12 months and 12-˂24 months were significantly associated with preterm births compared to control (37% vs 12% and 73% vs 46% respectively, all p<0.05). The risk of preterm birth was higher in association with low number of antenatal care visits (OR=10, 95% CI=1.62-61.46, p=0.018), younger women’s age (OR=8, 95% CI= 1.35-8.4, p=0.001), non-educated mother (OR=7.92, 95% CI=2.49-25.22, p=0.002) and gravid 2-3 (OR=6.5, 95% CI= 5.06-53.8, p=0.001). Significant risk was also observed among mother with low socio-economic status and residents of rural areas (all p<0.05).Conclusions: Short IPI is significant risk factors for preterm birth. This highlights the importance of counseling women in childbearing age to wait at least 24 months between delivery and subsequent conception

Assessment of Elderly’s Nutritional status in Geriatric Homes at Al-Furat Al-Awusat Governorates

AbstractObjective:Assess the elderly’s nutritional status through the dietary habits and anthropometric measures.Methodology: A descriptive (cross-sectional) study is carried out from Nov 1st,2014 to July9th-2015 to assess elderly’s nutritional status at geriatric homes in Al-Furat Al-Awusat governorates through a simple random sample of (120) elderly people aged 65 and above who live in geriatric homes. Data were collected through the use of the questionnaire and interview method, and analyzed through the application of descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis.Results The study demonstrated that the majority of the sample at age group(76-80) years old (28.3%), more than half of the sample (58.3%) is males and the remaining is female. Relative subjects level of education, the greater number of them are within middle and high level of education and they accounted for (28.3%). the majority of them did not use dentures use (83.3%),majority of them are not smokers (70%),while (63.3%) of them were using medication. More than half of BMI and MUAC accounted for overweight (53.3%) and (55.8%) respectively.Conclusions: majority of them have signs and symptoms including easy hair loss and bleaching nails. Most of the old residents do not customarily take vitamins andMinerals intake.Recommendations: The study recommended the following: promotion of nutritional system to be implemented for old age residents and routine annual nutritional assessment and evaluation can be done to old age individuals in geriatric homes and a nutritional educational program can be used as a means for nutritional health awareness. Nutritional specialized nurses, nutritionists can make regular visits to provide supervision on the quality of the food introduced to elderly residents. A comparative study should be conducted between elderly geriatric home residents and community elderly nutritional status.Key words: Nutrition, Ederle’s, Anthropometric Measure

The Shift from Traditional Marketing to Entrepreneurial Marketing Practices: A Literature Review

Small and medium enterprise(SME) have always been an interesting subject for research. In comparison to larger business organizations, SMEs faced many challenges including how they manage daily marketing activities and make marketing related decision. This study compiles the related literature review on the issues of traditional marketing and entrepreneurial marketing. Purpose: This study aims to explore the role of marketing practices in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and to evaluate the impact of changes in marketing practices from traditional to entrepreneurial marketing practices will have an impact on the SME performance. Research methodology: A compilation of related literature review on traditional marketing and entrepreneurial marketing was done. An observation on the changes in marketing practices in small and medium enterprises towards a more innovative marketing practice were identified. Findings: Marketing in SMEs is centered on traditional methods such as using print media and hard selling. SME owners should take account of the findings and work towards introducing SME-specific marketing practices in trying to achieve higher sales volume and growth. In the study area which is Klang Valley, Malaysia the shift from traditional marketing to entrepreneurial marketing was observed amongst the SMEs being studied. Research limitations: This study uses a small number of SME companies in one region and therefore the generalizability of the findings may be limited. Further research could extend the number of SME companies and to other regions of Malaysia. Practical Implications: The findings have a bearing on the Malaysian SME performance. This study offers insights into how the marketing practices in Malaysian SMEs needs to be adapted in light of the findings to ensure marketing practices of SMEs are compatible with current digital approaches