Archive of Journal
Volume 72, Issue 11, Nov. 2016

THE ROLE OF RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN A BUSINESS AND ITS DEVELOPMENT

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.29

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Abstract: For an enterprise, respectively for its management, risk is the unknown which brings uncertainty into a business, be it operational or financial. The management in an enterprise traditionally deals with assessing and organizing daily work, and is only partly focused on the risk as a threat to a company to suffer losses or lose potential benefits. Each activity undertaken by individuals, enterprises, and institutions is subject to the possibility of failure due to the risks to which they are exposed to. It is, however, the task of the management to do everything within their power to identify different types of risks and assess them based on scientific methodologies. One method of managing the risk is to put it under insurance. This provides a perspective for the future to the work of individuals and institutions. This article explains the phenomenon of risk in enterprises based on the data collected from reference texts and from the survey conducted in Kosovo enterprises. The aim of the article is to highlight the need for professionalism and standards in the management of the enterprises in Kosovo. In addition, we consider this as an important factor which provides for the development and sustainability of an enterprise. In conclusion, we brought up the necessity of risk management, defined the goal, and listed the risks and methods of risk management, which was based on the data extracted from the research.\r\n\r\nKeywords: enterprise, risk, management, insurance, insecurity.

Author(s): Fatos Ukaj, Husnija Bibuljica - Corresponding Author

OVERVIEW OF ROAD FREIGHT VEHICLE TYPES AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT COMMONLY USED IN COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT INTERNATIONALLY

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.18

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Abstract: This article provides an overview of the most commonly used road freight vehicles and handling equipment for commercial purposes internationally. Commercial road freight vehicles (trucks) can be divided into rigid vehicles and combination vehicles. The investigation has indicated that subsequent to the economic deregulation of freight transport, there are 12 types of trailers and semitrailers commonly used internationally. They are (1) van; (2) refrigerated van; (3) container carrier; (4) flatbed trailer; (5) low-bed semitrailer; (6) tanker; (7) livestock trailer; (8) dry bulk (hopper) trailer; (9) furniture van (pantechnicon); (10) motorcar carrier; (11) side stanchion trailer; and (12) open-top trailers. The study revealed that the following two factors mainly dictate road freight vehicle design: (1) characteristics of the freight to be transported; and (2) the type of freight terminals and handling equipment necessary to efficiently and effectively accommodate and support road freight transport. These two factors are discussed in the article.

Author(s): WJ (Wessel) Pienaar

TRAFFIC DATA VISUALIZATION IN COSTA RICA: A VISUALIZATION OF TOP 100 ROUTES WITH THE HIGHEST TRAFFIC DENSITY IN COSTA RICA

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.19

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Abstract: During the past 20 years, taxonomies have been defined to classify visualization paradigms. However, none of these taxonomies have been based on what the visualization wants to emphasize. This article proposes a classification based on data relationships and appropriate visualization paradigms to emphasize specific types of goals.

Author(s): Jorge Monge-Fallas, Franklin Hernandez-Castro, Sofia Gonzalez-Villalobos, Evelyn Barquero-Rodriguez, Johnnie Esquivel-Piedra

THE EFFECT OF LEADER BEHAVIOR, EMPLOYEES� PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND NATURE OF THE TASK ON EMPLOYEES� MOTIVATION AT DINAS PENDIDIKAN IN JAKARTA

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.20

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Abstract: The employees motivation is assumed to be significantly affected by their leaders behavior, their personal characteristics, and the nature of their tasks. The causal study reported here aimed to examine the hypothesis. It was conducted in the Educational Office of the DKI Jakarta Province, through a four-month survey, from May 2009 to September 2009, involving 150 staff members who had been randomly selected from the overall 247 staff members. The data of each variable were collected separately by the respondents filling in a questionnaire. A path technique was employed to analyze the data. The results show positively direct effects of the leaders behavior, the staffs personal characteristics, and the nature of their tasks on their work motivation. A positively direct effect of the leaders behavior was also apparent on the staffs personal characteristics and also the nature of their tasks. But the leaders behavior showed a positively indirect effect on the staffs motivation through their personal characteristics and the characteristics of their tasks. The findings suggest that variation in the staffs motivation could be minimized if the variables of the leaders behavior, the staffs personal characteristics, and the nature of their tasks are taken into consideration. Keywords: Staff’s Motivation, Leader’s Behavior, Staff’s Personal Characteristics and The Nature of Their Tasks.

Author(s): ARITA MARINI

TRAINING MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR CREATIVE MUSICS TO ENHANCE ART LEARNING COMPETENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.26

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Abstract: Abstrack In Indonesia, creative music training for elementary school teacher has not been conducted so far. Therefore, there is no model or manual for creative music training which include appreciation, creativity and expression. The general objective of this research was to develop training model for creative music arts (appreciation, creation and expression) which can enhance learning competencies of Elementary School art teachers. The research objectives of this development were to analyze the training management model for creative musics that has been conducted on elementary school teachers; to design a valid conceptual training management model for creative musics for elementary school teachers; and to test the effectiveness of training model for creative musics of elementary school teachers in developing their creative music art competencies. This study was conducted in procedural model adapted from educational research and development and procedural model. Further the procedural model was modified into three steps of research and development, i.e. the preliminary study stage as step of needs and content analysis; the development stage as the step of design, development, and evaluation; testing the effectiveness of the product as step of semi-summative evaluation. Results showed that the most urgent components needed in art training for creative musics (creative musics and the appreciation as well as creation) were the goal of the training program, the relevance of training materials and media used by the instructors, thus getting the appropriate training for primary school teachers. It still needs improvement in the training quality specifically in the form of training related to its procedures and implementation, the clarity targets of the training program to be achieved, and the media used in training which is easy for elementary school teachers to receive the information. Keywords: management, training, creative music art, elementary school

Author(s): Totok Sumaryanto F.

SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN SULTANATE OF OMAN - AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.27

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Abstract: This empirical research aims to identify those factors who contributes to success of entrepreneurs in Sultanate of Oman. The study utilized a survey of 23 randomly selected successful entrepreneurs. The results of the study are useful not only for researchers but also for those who will be or already engaged in business in Sultanate. It identifies various factors which entrepreneurs consider to be a challenge as well as factors that they consider vital for their success.

Author(s): Alexandrina Maria Pauceanu, Sadok Sahli

DESIGN OF RESEARCH-SPECIFIC CLOUD SYSTEM FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING OVER CLOUD SERVICE

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.16

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Abstract: Traditional high-performance computing (HPC) services for scientific applications offer high performance and advantages such as large-scale task execution, concurrency, load balancing, and system utilization. However, they fail to provide any scalability due to their inflexible architectures. Therefore, to provide scalability as well as cloud advantages, “HPC over Cloud services” has become a major area of interest in the field of HPC research. To provide a HPC over Cloud service, any of three representative base architectures can be adopted. These are bare metal (BM)-based, container-based, and virtual machine (VM)-based. The results of a study which compared these three base architectures indicated that the container- and BM-based architectures offer almost the same levels of performance. In this study, we set out to design a research-specific cloud system for HPC over Cloud service. As part of our efforts, we build a test-bed system which provides a real container-based HPC over Cloud service for evaluation. The results of our experiments indicate that the proposed system architecture for a container-based HPC over Cloud service can be successfully adopted for practical applications.

Author(s): Sang Boem Lim, Guohua Li, Xinhua Jin, Rongxu Xu

STAFF SELECTION SYSTEM IN POSITIONS OF SENIOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT IN CHILE: RESULTS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PERIOD 2007-2015

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.12

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Abstract: Chile has made advances in an implementation of a staff selection mechanism to assume positions of senior public management, based in a transparent and equitable selection process, considering the merits and trajectory of every person. This mechanism, called “Senior Public Management System”, appears due to vast cases of corruption. In this way, the principal aim of this paper is to analyze the most important facts related to the implementation of the chilean Senior Public Management System in the period 2007-2015. To achieve this objective, different sources of information were reviewed, mainly web pages of pertinent organisms. In general terms, it can be concluded that Chile has made progress in implementing a system of selection of senior public managers, but has still not made a separation between the political work and the administrative responsabilities, which implies a huge task ahead for our public administration.

Author(s): Francisco Ganga Contreras, Maria Angelica Pinones Santana, Nicolas Aranda Fernandez, Simon Abde Sepulveda

ON THE ABILITY TO DISTINGUISH TRUTH FROM FALSEHOOD: AN EXPERIMENT WITH MILLIONS OF PARTICIPANTS

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.30

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Abstract: It seems obvious people are able to distinguish truth and falsehood and they prefer truth. Therefore, totalitarian regimes use tight censorship to impose their distorted views on reality. Since 2013 Russian authorities have attempted to construct a false view on political affairs abroad using intensive propaganda. Most of Russians agree with the propaganda view although tight censorship is absent in Russia. Our goal was to explain this phenomenon. We hypothesized only very rational individuals are able to resist the propaganda and the effect of the propaganda is persistent because the campaign induces positive and negative emotions and its superposition generates a stable state in the mind. We used the tests on anxiety, hostility, self-esteem, rationality, and a special questionnaire on the propaganda. High scores on the rationality test were a main characteristic of individuals disagreed with the propaganda. The factorial analysis of the questionnaire reveals two factors. Psychological variables which negatively correlate with one factor positively correlate with the second one and vice versa. The rationality of people seems overstated.

Author(s): Pavel N. Prudkov, Olga N. Rodina

THE EXPECTATIONS AND VIEWS OF THE POPULATION AS A BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM OF CONSCIENTIOUS ATTITUDE FORMATION OF THE CONTACT AUDIENCE TO THE PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF ONCOLOGY DISEASES: ON THE EXAMPLE OF TOMSK

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.25

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Abstract: The article is devoted to the development of the communication program of conscientious attitude formation of the contact audience to its health in the field of cancer preventive care. The urgency of the problem lies in the fact that in the structure of Russian mortality, oncology is in the second place after cardiovascular diseases. However, the importance of the preventive care in the people’s minds in Russia is not properly formed. As a result, it becomes an actual problem of creating a communication program in the field of cancer preventive care. The communication campaign is based on RACE System (R - research, A - action, C - communication, E - evolution), and must factor in the interests and needs of the contact audience

Author(s): Nadezhdina E. Y., Evstegneeva E. V., Kurikova N. V., Plastun E.V., Shtogrina Y.I., Ruchina A.V.

THE LANDSCAPE OF CHINESE REALISM: BETWEEN ABSURD AND TRAGEDY

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.10

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Abstract: Post Tiananmen narrative enters a larger post-colonial, post-modern discourse where time is up to come to terms with history. Chinese postmodernism in the 90s moves away from the political influences that had spoiled the narrative in recent decades, towards an incontrovertible spiritual exploration, very much realist when it’s twisted with history and rather expressionist when it’s a process of self-discovery. This paper focuses on the attempt to distinguish the past two decades of Chinese literary production into two patterns, one impressed by reality and one expressed by the abyss of one own self.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

CHINESE POSTMODERN LITERATURE. A TALE OF DECADENCE

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.15

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Abstract: The transaction from fragmentation, which is mans identity exploited by the experience of impersonal collectivism, to individualism, which is the post-Mao discourse over history and self of de-construction and reconstruction, generates a tale of sorrows and disenchantment, desperate characters seeking for definition. Narrative produces protagonist looking for the inner-self, what they were or what they had before chaos took the shape of modernity, but more often than not, it’s the dramatic awareness of man’s loneliness what accompanies their journey through life and once more shorten the distance between Chinese contemporary literature and Western modernist production. Decadence and nostalgia are the overwhelming feelings wrapping the tale for a time never existed.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

EXISTENCE OF CAPITAL BUDGET AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC)

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.9

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Abstract: Knowing the preparation of City District in North Sumatra related to the development of infrastructure by allocating Capex to support the MEA in North Sumatra. Location studies conducted in the District Municipality in North Sumatra. The results of this study can inform efforts to improve the physical infrastructure through the construction or improvement of infrastructure such as transport, telecommunications, toll roads, ports, revitalization and restructuring of industry to the role of Capital Expenditure District Municipality in North Sumatra in the face of the MEA. The study concluded that the Capital Expenditure no significant effect on economic growth. In addition, the results also suggest significant effect on the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Capital Expenditure no significant effect on the realization of the infrastructure. The amount of influence Capital Expenditure on infrastructure and economic growth of 3%. Evaluation of the discussion of the budget needs to be done to look at the accuracy of the use of the government budget for this to be more focused on budget allocation large capital expenditures. Readiness of local government in North Sumatra facing the MEA is determined the existence and quality of the facilities and infrastructure that regional relations with ASEAN countries more prepared. The findings of this study can be considered by development planners and budget planner in North Sumatra for more attention to capital budget items.

Author(s): Arifin Lubis, Rustam, Iskandar Muda

ANALYTICAL HIERARCY PROCESS (AHP) METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF MALARIA

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.17

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Abstract: This paper presents an analyzing and implementation a decision support system (DSS) for the diagnosis of malaria. Malaria has characteristics that many symptoms that development in the efficiency and accuracy of diagnosis must be done to avoid errors. This is because the impact on a diagnosis is very important. It takes practice and experience of continuing to do so. This study developed a system by using AHP. This method has the Excellence in outlining the problem that has many and complex criteria. Diagnosis tests conducted on 13 patients diagnosed with malaria by doctors. The result is known that malaria diagnosis system with AHP method has the same accuracy as the prediction by a doctor.

Author(s): Subiyanto Subiyanto, Elok Fauziyah Istiqlaliah

APPLICATION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN FACILITATING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.14

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Abstract: In this paper, I tried to respond in more detail on the subject of connection and influence of modern technology on business development. Entrepreneurship and innovation is now world wide in the center of interest because the further economic growth and reduce unemployment may be based only on the entrepreneurial society. Capitalist society is characterized by entrepreneurial economy with entrepreneurs in whom there are a number of new businesses. The entrepreneur is a person who is willing to take the risk of starting business ventures and the establishment of new businesses. The main characteristics of entrepreneurial companies are constantly establishing various small enterprising-companies/trades who have employed any workers to entrepreneurship employing up to hundreds of employees. Private entrepreneurship based on experiences undeveloped countries is the most efficient economic operations. The success of entrepreneurship is based on the constant changes and responds to changes. Basically all the changes lies the innovation of products and services and high quality new products that may only be confirmed by the market. Keywords: entrepreneurship, innovation, economic growth, technology, business.

Author(s): Husnija Bibuljica, Fatos Ukaj

IMPACT OF THE APPLICATION OF MINISTER OF TRADE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA NO. 52 /M-DAG/PER/12/2008 ON THE RESTRICTION ON PORTS OF ENTRY OF OPERATIONS TELUK NIBUNG IMPACT ON ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.8

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the economic level of the community after the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 52/M-DAG/ PER/12/2008 on the restriction of imports. Besides this research can determine the public perception on the enactment of these regulations have a significant impact on people's income Tanjung Balai. The dependent variable of this study is the economic level of the community, while the independent variables used are regulation, exports and imports were analyzed with the primary data. For the executive government of Tanjung Balai, the results of this study as a material consideration or input in determining appropriate policies to develop the region Teluk Nibung in order to contribute to the economy of Tanjung Balai Society. The study concluded that the export and import activities Piers positive effect on the Economy Society. Based on the public perception of Teluk Nibung will expand exports and imports if the lifting of Indonesian Trade Minister Regulation No.52 /M-Dag/Per /12/2008 On Operational Restriction of Goods Log In Port so that the economy increases. To the stakeholders in order to respond to and accommodate the public perception that increasing export and import activities in Teluk Nibung because it will impact on the economy of the community.

Author(s): Hasan Basri Tarmizi, Murni Daulay, Iskandar Muda

SECURE ENERGY EFFICIENT ROUTING IN MANETS BY CONSIDERING PACKET DROPPING REASONS

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.7

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Abstract: A mobile ad hoc networks is a wireless infrastructure less, heterogeneous, distributed & multi hop network. When compared to infrastructure based networks, MANETs have characteristics such as absence of central coordinator, dynamic network topology and constrained resources. In MANETs communication is possible through wireless radio communication medium and it does not have any physical protection & vulnerable to security solutions. Moreover, peer-to-peer network characteristic makes fundamental weak point to security attacks. Therefore, it needs a security solution to address various types of attacks on MANETs. Another challenge of MANETs is that nodes are equipped with constrained energy & it is highly difficult to recharge/replace the batteries of nodes during the mission. The major requirement in distributed environment, is providing energy efficiency along with security, for MANETs various energy efficient protocols & security protocols are developed but these mechanisms are not well suited for MANETs critical applications. Thus a single method is needed to address both the (energy & security) requirements in a single process. However, finding the secure efficient routing path between source to destination is most challenging task in this network characteristics such as lack of infrastructure, peer to peer network & resource constrain environment. In this work we are demonstrating the importance of energy efficiency along with secure routing in MANETs & review the recent relevant work. While developing a mechanism on this issue, one should need to overcome two problems i.e. Packet dropping bottleneck intermediate node & trusted third party security solutions. Therefore we proposed a secure energy efficient routing protocol to mitigate malicious activities accurately in routing layer by considering the packet loss reasons. Our proposed approach provides the authentication by chaotic maps, which has faster computation speed compare to RSA & ECC and could not be possible to solve in polynomial time by adversary

Author(s): Arshad Ahmad Khan Mohammad, Ali Mirza Mahmood, Srikanth Vemuru

DYNAMICS OF ARAB FAMILY IN INDONESIAN DEVELOPMENT: IDENTITY AND CHANGING

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.5

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Abstract: Since long ago, tribe or Arab Family has been migration to Indonesia. They became known as the Arab tribe of Indonesia. Arab tribes in Indonesia is the Indonesian population that has ethnic Arab and ethnic descent native of Indonesia. At first they generally live in Arab villages are scattered in various cities in Indonesia. In the Dutch colonial era, they are regarded as foreign Asian nation along with the Indonesian ethnic Chinese and ethnic-Indian-Indonesian. But as the ethnic Chinese and Indian, not a few of the Arab-Indonesia to help Indonesia\\\\\\\'s independence struggle. Assimilation Arab families with indigenous peoples run almost not cause problems in a pluralistic Indonesian society.In addition, since time immemorial have been many in the Arab descent who plays a role in development.Arab family in Indonesia\\\\\\\'s pluralistic society would experience challenges in strengthening their identity in the process of development in Indonesia. This paper will explore how the dynamics of Arab descent remain consistent in their identity in addition to continue to play a role in the development of Indonesia is a pluralistic society?. What are the areas that they are doing in that development? What are the problems of the dynamics of Arab Family in Indonesia?. \\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nKeywords: Arab family, Indonesian Development, identity

Author(s): Warjio Lemane

Civil Legal Issues of Correlation of Insurance and Compensation for Damage to Life and Health in Kazakhstan

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.22

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Abstract: Compensation for damage caused to life and health of a person, is a measure of civil legal liability that is applied to guarantee the fulfillment of obligations which arise from harm to human life and health. Amongst different features of such a type of obligation the major attention is given to its object, namely life or health. Life and health are the objects of civil rights, which by their nature are not directly related to property rights and benefits. It is generally accepted that the civil matters concerning the life and health arise only in the event of infringements of these objects. The legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides different legal ways to protect violated rights and benefits of a private character, and different legal means to enforce the performing of an obligation. Considering the features of obligations to compensate the damage caused to life and health of an individual, authors deal with the role and meaning of insurance as a method of their fulfillment. Major attention is given to the types of insurance that have compulsory character in accordance with current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and those that insure the civil legal liability of a potential tortfeasor.

Author(s): Assel Dochshanova, Kulyash Aidarhanova, Bakhytzhan Saparov

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ALGERIAN DATES (CASE OF THE OASIS OF OUARGLA)

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.3

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Abstract: The date, fruit of the date palm, constitute the staple food of Saharan people. The study of its composition enables not only its valuation, but also offers it the possibility of being used as raw material in various bioproducts eleboration. The objective sought through this study aims to the chemical characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of three varieties of dates : Ghars (date with soft consistency), Deglet-Nour (date with semi-dry consistency) and Degla-Beida (date with dry consistency) of Ouargla oasis harvesting at "Tmar" stage (full maturity). Sugars were identified by thin layer chromatography, the minerals were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer, the cellulose by Weende’s method, pectins by calcium pectate. The phenolic compounds were measured using Folin-Ciocalteu method, the flavonoids by aluminum trichloride method of and the condensed tannins by the butanol-HCl method. The antioxidant activity was measured by the inhibition test of the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical. The results showed that the three varieties of dates are rich in iron, magnesium and potassium and constitute a significant source of calcium. The variety Deglet-Nour is the richest in phenolic compounds with 14.23±0.73 mg of gallic acid equivalents/100 g of dates. The flavonoids content ranges between 0.20±0.05 and 2.39±0.08 mg of rutin equivalents/100 g of dates, the the condensed tannins varies between 0.008±0.00 and 0.06±0.08 mg of tannic acid equivalents/100 g of dates. The ethyl acetate extract of the variety of date Ghars has a high antioxidant activity with an EC50 of 5.72 mg/ml. These results show that the dates of Saharan region of Ouargla can be a good source of natural antioxidants and minerals.

Author(s): Zineb Sayah, Mohamed Didi Ould el Hadj, Hafsia Bedda

TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE-BASED BANKING: HOW SUCCESS IS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN ISLAMIC BANKING INSTITUTIONS?

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.28

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Abstract: Islamic banks are actively seeking ways to improve their information system due to the advancement of technology and the rising importance of maintaining Knowledge Management System (KMS) capabilities. The main purpose of this study is to assess KMS within Islamic banking institutions in Malaysia. This study proposes an approach to evaluate KMS using seven attributes; namely system quality, process quality, knowledge quality, system performance, system acceptance, banker’s technical capabilities and perceived individual benefits. A survey instrument has been developed and administered on the users of KMS which were represented by two hundred Islamic bankers from twenty Malaysian Islamic banks. The statistical results using structural equation modeling intensely support the significant effect of each variable in ensuring the success of KMS. Findings of this research help Islamic banks to achieve their objective of becoming knowledge-based banking institutions from the utilization of KMS capabilities.

Author(s): Hafizi Muhamad Ali, Rohaya Shaari

THE SYNCHRONIZATION ANALYSIS STUDY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DOCUMENTS OF REGENCIES AND CITIES IN INDONESIA UPON THE ENACTMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS (SNA) 2008

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.4

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Abstract: The research aimed to analyze the synchronization of regional development planning documents of regencies and cities in North Sumatera upon the enactment of the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2008. This research was undertaken by conducting a survey and direct field identification in Local Development Board (Bappeda) in several regencies and cities in North Sumatera, which were selected using purposive sampling. The research variables consisted of the behavior of the institution units and their activities, namely production, consumption, and accumulation of assets in the form of useful analyses related to the exchange of goods, services, and assets between the institution units in the form of transactions listed in the calculation system of Product Domestic Regional Bruto (PDRB) based on the SNA 2008. Local Budget Revenue and Expenditure (APBD) documents are simultaneously considered as a benchmark for SNA-based PDRB. Budget documents are partially considered as a benchmark for SNA-based PDRB. The core of the SNA is the production of goods and services. These goods and services are used for consumption in the balance sheet period, or accumulated to be used in the subsequent period. Simply put, the total value added generated by a manufacturer is the amount of PDB. Revenues derived from PDB are distributed to various economic actors or groups of economic actors as revenues.

Author(s): Naleni Indra, Rustam, Iskandar Muda

EVALUATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM OF THE OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS IN TURKEY

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.21

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to reveal the knowledge level of the warehouse receipt system of olive oil producers in Turkey. To carry out the research, 53 randomly selected olive oil firms were visited, and through face-to-face meetings with the managers the relevant questionnaires were filled in. As a result of the research, it was determined that in general, olive oil producers have no knowledge about the warehouse receipt system and its functioning. In order to both implement legal regulations and to ensure the expected benefits from the system, it was recommended to inform all the stakeholders in the sector on the issues related to the system.

Author(s): Nevin Demirbas, M. Kerem Savran

DISTURBED ENVIRONMENTS IN NORTH WESTERN GHANA USING EARTH OBSERVATION DATASETS

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.2

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Abstract: Areas where mining activities takes place are susceptible to landscape changes and environmental degradation. Landscape studies using Earth observation datasets are not new, but challenging in developing countries like Ghana where natural resources abound. Most studies are often tailored towards the south due to the vast urbanization and natural resources to the neglect of the North Western part. This study quantified the LULCC for three periods (1991-2000-2014) with Landsat imageries using a supervised classification approach. LULCCs were estimated based on statistical techniques. The use of FRAGSTATS� was applied to determine the spatial heterogeneity of the landscapes and the changes thereof. Principal component analysis revealed the correlation structure of the landscape metrics and determined the trends of the LULCC in a multivariate way. The results showed a reduction in vegetation cover or shrub land at the expense of rising bare ground and settlement. It further showed fragmentation of landscape from 1991 to 2000 slightly lower than from 2000 to 2014. The increase in population, anthropogenic, illegal mining and socio economic activities has resulted in these fragmentations. These overall results suggest taking appropriate measures to conserve these precious ecologically natural ecosystem of the region and check the degrading woodland loss.

Author(s): Laari Prosper Basommi, Szilard Szabo, Nyamekye Clement

STUDENT PRACTICAL TRAINING AS PART OF LAW FACULTIES THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN MACEDONIA

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.1

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Abstract: The student practical training during their first cycle of studies has been catching the attention of the experts and the scientific community. The greatest significance attributed to the student practical training, arises from the established perception among the professional and scientific community, that a quality practical training and an internship availability for students, is the most convenient form of professional development. Guided by this factual situation, at the same time bearing in mind the actual European and global trends, we analyzed the concept of implementation of student practical training, the scope and the quality of the internships, the reflections in the varied and numerous areas of activity, and the influence on the socio-economic development in a broader context. Special attention in this article was given on the scope and content of the student practical training in the Republic of Macedonia, expressed through the prism of quality training, students’ perceptions of practical training, the availability of organizations to engage them, the engagement of universities in the creation of practical training opportunities, and finally, on the current issues in this field, analyzed through the research conducted at private and public universities across the country. The purpose of this paper is to explore the actual situation in the field of student practical training. Yet, the main purpose is to use these results for the needs of the economic sector, as well as the universities. We perceive these sectors (private sectors and universities) as two components that are mutually conditioned, with shared interests in the policy propositions, basically aimed at future societal advancement. Hence, by using appropriate methodology, we embarked on surveying the situation regarding student practical training in public and private universities across Macedonia. The achieved results should give us answers as to where to intervene, and also about the position of the students while there are in practical training during their bachelor studies.

Author(s): Kristina Misheva, Borka Tushevska, Olga Koshevaliska

Regression analyses performed on the number of cattle owned by breed type using Poisson, Quasi-Poisson and Negative Binomial models

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.24

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Abstract: The objective of this paper is to examine the effects of eleven predictor variables on the number of cattle owned by breed type of communal cattle farmers in Botswana. The response variable is the total number of cattle owned by breed type. The standard Poisson regression model was fitted to the data but was found to be inadequate.\\nThe results of the Negative Binomial regression model reveals that gender, marital status, farming status of the holder, economic activities undertaken in the holding, source of income for the holding, use of farm labour in the holding and educational level of the household head are significant factors affecting the number and the types of breeds of cattle owned. Female headed households, holdings with no other economic activities undertaken, holdings with other main source of income and holdings with no farm labour, on average have a smaller number of cross and exotic cattle breeds.

Author(s): Gabotepele Madisa-Maseko, T. Zewotir, D. North

TIPS TO ADVANCE BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS AT EFL CLASSES (THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF 'LETTER OF COMPLAINT')

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.11

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Abstract: Writing is a creative communicative skill to express thoughts. It is cognitively complex, requires much practice and is best learned through experience. Writing is one of the most challenging, time-consuming tasks in acquiring a foreign language. To improve students’ writing skills and accuracy, a teacher should encourage writing-thinking, provide instructions and examples of good writing in the target language, and give feedback focusing both on error correction (cohesion) and organization of writing (clarity, idea development, coherence). This paper explores difficulties of the development of business writing skills and gives recommendations on writing a letter of complaint at English as a foreign language classes.

Author(s): M. V. Kuimova, D. S. Nikiforov

THE FIRST SECULAR SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN AZERBAIJAN

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.23

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Abstract: School libraries in Azerbaijan: the problem of the investigation of school libraries’ history and their role on the improvement of teaching and education. With the purpose of increasing the level of education of the population in Azerbaijan, on the base of Muslim schools were formed 2-3 class uyezd schools and libraries at these schools. The importance of the uyezd school libraries was that the library served not only the students, but also for the village and urban communities. These libraries played a very important role in the education of the students, teachers and as a whole broad masses.

Author(s): Yusif Khidir oglu Gaziyev

APPLYING THE CDIO FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRAMME MODERNIZATION: TPU EXAMPLE

Volume 72, Nov 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.11.6

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Abstract: The article describes the experience of Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) on the modernization of engineering educational programs in accordance with the CDIO Approach. Particular attention is paid to the program of continuing professional education (training) on the implementation of the CDIO concept in engineering education. This program was specifically designed to improve the skills of university teachers, whose task is to modernize educational programs in accordance with the CDIO Standards. The paper outlines the background and stages of implementation of CDIO Concept in Tomsk Polytechnic University as well as provides some specific results achieved. General educational programs were analyzed to further comply them with CDIO Concept. This analysis also made it possible to determine the areas of challenge that embrace improvement of educational programs, their structure and content; modernization of working space for students to develop their projects; improvement of teachers’ qualification. The article also describes the experience of modernization of TPU “pilot” educational programs of Bachelor cycle by implementing CDIO principles, which also includes a brief comparative analysis of evaluation of the programs before and after modernization. Paper is supplemented with the bright images showing how working spaces and laboratories for the students have been redesigned to allow developing creative projects and implementing the ideas into practice using modern laboratory equipment.

Author(s): Daneikina Natalia, Daneykin Yury, Abrashkina Irina, M. Solovyov