Archive of Journal
Volume 72, Issue 3, Mar. 2016

HUMOROUS AND SATIRICAL PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH CLASSES IN PHILIP ROTH�S GOODBYE, COLOMBUS

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.1

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Abstract: Philip Roth, of Jewish ethnicity, is a distinguished and famous writer in American literature. His first novella Goodbye, Colombus contains five other short stories; they feature Jewish characters from all classes. This diversity enables Roth to employ the humor and flippancy of the lower and upper classes (and between the two). Neil Klugman, the narrator and protagonist of this novella, lives in a working-class neighborhood and falls in love with Brenda Patimkin, a college student from a wealthy family. Roth, from Klugman�s point of view, satirizes Jews, their relationships with each other, and their interactions with Gentiles. Having many differences between the two classes whose common ground is their Jewishness, the novel indicates both their weaknesses and power. Many critics have reached the consensus about Philip Roth�s witticism and accomplished puns. For instance, Safer compares �Roth's style to that of a stand-up comic�. Furthermore, Girgus, lumping Woody Allen and Philip Roth together, states: �Both have established public identifies as Jews. Their works humorously interlace ethnic differences and relationships, sexuality, and moral and social themes.� (121) Roth lampoons his society and himself as a New Jersey Jew. In this study, I will discuss the satirical and humorous characteristics of Roth�s first (1959) novella, Goodbye, Colombus.

Author(s): Faruk KALAY

Effects of the Thailand’s Political Instability on Asian Tourist Arrivals in the Mekong Countries: A Dynamic Panel Data Approach

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.3

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Abstract: This paper investigates the demand of Asian major tourists from China, Malaysia, Korea and Japan in the Mekong countries i.e. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam by adding the political instability of Thailand in the model. Using semi-annual panel data set from 2000-2014 which is estimated by panel dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) procedure. The study concludes that the demand of Asian tourist arrivals in Mekong countries has a positive relationship with income in the entire region, and has a negative relationship with tourism price for Malaysian, Korean and Japanese tourists. In addition, the political instability of Thailand negatively affects Chinese and Japanese tourist arrivals. This study suggests that all GMS countries should control the price level of tourism products and focus on the higher-income group for major countries. Additionally, they should recognize the risks of political instability for managing sustainable tourism demand in the Asian tourism market.

Author(s): Sakkarin Nonthapot, Malliga Sompholkrang


Protothecosis of the lacrimal sac area: The first reported case in the Middle East

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.5

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Abstract: Prototheca species are aerobic, unicellular, ubiquitous, achlorophyllic algae that produce disease in humans and animals and can be isolated from slime flux of trees, drinking water, and soil. 2 species can cause infection to human: P. wickerhamii and P. zopfii in 3 clinical forms: cutaneous/subcutaneous infection, bursitis and systemic infection. The first case of human infection occurred in 1964. Over 100 cases of protothecosis were reported worldwide mostly in the United States but none so far has been reported in the Middle East. We are describing a 72-year lady who presented with a one-month history of a tender swelling below the left medial canthus for which dacryocystectomy was performed. Post-operatively, she developed wound gaping and infection. The diagnosis of this unusual infection was initially overlooked however careful histopathological examination of the tissue obtained by debridement proved Prototheca infection. We are reporting the first case of periocular Protothecosis in this part of the world. Our ophthalmologists and pathologists should be aware of this uncommon type of infection.

Author(s): Hind Manaa Alkatan, Osama Al-Sheikh


The Use Of Phytoremediation To Combat Contamination Of Soil Ecosystems

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.6

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Abstract: Phytoremediation is one of the most recent developments in biotechnology valid in remediating contaminated soil ecosystems. The concept of successive bioremediation protocols had been recently highlighted that involves furnishing the contaminated soil with certain remediative amendments followed by biofortification with varied micro-organisms. The released PTE and decomposed organic toxins are thereafter removed from the soil using phytoremediation techniques. The current article covers phytoextraction, phytodegradation, phytostimulation, phytostabilization, phytovolatilization, phytorestoration, phytotransformation and phytoremediation of multi-inorganic contaminants.

Author(s): Hussein Abouziena, M. Saber, E. Hoballah, Wafaa M. Heggag, Fatma Abd-el-Zaher, A. Zaghloul


Management Of Sewage Farming In Arid Region: Egyptian Experience

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.7

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Abstract: Sustainable management of sewage farming is one of the major challenges that Egypt had to deal with in the coming few decades and beyond, as it represents one of the vital environmental issue at political, technical and research levels as well. Sewage farming is a centuries-old practice in Egypt that is now receiving a renewed attention. It started in a desert area east Cairo (El-Gabal El Asfer) since 1930 and extended as time goes on to cover vast areas all over the country. Egypt gained an extensive experience in sewage faring along these decades. The current review article explore this experience gained in the major sewage farms in Egypt located at El-Gabal Al-Asfer, Abu-Rawash and El-Saff, in addition to the current situation of existing lumber forests and sewage farming legislations applied in Egypt.

Author(s): Hussein Abouziena, M. Saber, E. Hoballah, Wafaa M. Hggag, A. Zaghloul


Bioremediation of Soil Irrigated with Sewage Effluent Benefitting New Kinetic Tactics

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.8

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Abstract: Interdisciplinary approach using microbial enhancers [Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans, arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM)], chemical stabilizer (probentonite) and phytoremediation with Brassica napus and Brassica juncea Czern was evaluated at Abou-Rawash farm in soil ecosystem irrigated with sewage effluent for 30 years for the sake of lowering Zn equivalent from 630 to a save level (less than 250). The experiment was conducted for four months in a complete randomize plot design with three replicate for each treatment. Results confirmed that canola hyper-accumulator plant was more effective than Mustard plant particularly on the uptake of Ni compared to either copper or zinc. Inoculation with A. thiooxidans and AM significantly enhanced the ability of trailed hyper-accumulator plants to uptake the studied PTE's. Nevertheless, according to the kinetic parameters, the mixture of all remediative amendments was the best treatment in minimizing Zn equivalent value to a save level. Different mechanisms took place between trailed remediative amendments in the soil ecosystem were discussed.

Author(s): Hussein Abouziena, M. Saber, E. Hoballah, Soad El-Ashry, Wafaa M. Hggag, A. Zaghloul


ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE OF CHINESE LISTED COMPANIES: STAKEHOLDERS PERSPECTIVE

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.9

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Abstract: With the improvement of corporate stakeholders environment consciousness, the relativity between the corporate environmental information and the stakeholders decision is growing. Firms face more and more pressure on environmental information disclosure and environmental responsibility from stakeholders. Relativity between corporate environmental information disclosure level and pressure from different stakeholders through constructing multiple regression models is done. Content analysis method is employed to obtain environmental information disclosure index of sample companies and use multiple regression analysis to find the relativity between corporate environmental information disclosure level and the pressure from government, managers, creditors, consumers and investors. The result indicates that governments pressure is significant and negative associated with EDI. Managers pressure and investors pressure have positive correlation with corporate environmental information disclosure and creditors pressure and consumers pressure seem to have no correlation with corporate environmental information disclosure.

Author(s): Hua Chen

Assays Of Alternative Pre-Treatment To Remove Acacia Raddiana Savi (Fabaceae) Seed Dormancy

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.11

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Abstract: Acacia raddiana is a sponteous rare tree of north Sahara, it is one of plant with a potential to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Which is important selection of adapted species to make revegetation in deteriorated soil and this is such important consideration in a revegetation project. Many of spontaneous plant in the desert Sahara of Algeria are hampered by a cutaneous inhibition of their seeds.The use of pretreatment for germination uniformity, improves the rate while reducing the time of germination, and it is essential in the context of restoration programs. The seeds of Acacia raddiana were collected from the region of M�guiden (Timimoun) of Kerzaz (Bechar), and Tamanrasset spread over areas north and south of the Sahara, during the years 2009 and 2013.The study of combined treatment appears to have a lively future, especially if we can translate our research into technologies that will reduce our dependence on synthetic product. Three category of treatment were used viz; a Physicalal treatment (coarse sand) used for its abrasive action on the seed�s coat, a chemical treatment (H2SO4 98%) and solution of Capsicum used of their exothermic action with a range of dilution (25%,50%,75%).Finally a combined of both treatments. The results are promising, especially with the combined treatment between the sand and the Capsicum solution diluted to 25%, where the germination rate reached 60%. Indeed, this improvement is nearly to compare to the positive control. The study of combined treatment appears to have a motivating future, especially if we can translate our research with technologies that will reduce our dependence on synthetic products.

Author(s): Amina HANNANI, Samia BISSATIBOUAFIA-AbdelMadjid CHEHMA


Thermo-acoustical parameters study in 3 binary liquid mixtures of quinoline with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol at temperatures T=(303.15,308.15,313.15 and 318.15)K

Volume 72, Mar 2016
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.3.19

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Abstract: Ultrasonic velocities, densities and viscosities have been measured in 3 binary liquid mixtures of quinoline with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol over the entire molefraction range of quinoline at temperatures T=(303.15,308.15,313.15 and 318.15)K. From experimentally measured data of ultrasonic velocity, density and viscosity, thermo-acoustical parameters such as adiabatic compressibility(?), intermolecular freelength(Lf), acoustical impedance(Z) and internal pressure(?) have been calculated in all the 3 binary liquid mixtures. These results have been explained in terms of inter molecular interactions between the components of liquid mixtures.

Author(s): SK. FAKRUDDIN, Dr. Rambabu, Dr.K. Narendra, Dr.Ch. Srinivasu, P. Shakira