47 research outputs found
CORRUPTION AND DEFORESTATION IN INDONESIA
No full textThis paper evaluates the impact of corruption on deforestation in Indonesia. The world’s nature environment and global warming questions are one of the main factors of international concerns. Massive deforestation threatens Indonesian biodiversity. This research paper analyses issues of whether deforestation in Indonesia is caused by corruption and supported by crude palm oil production. This issue was questioned earlier by using Engel Granger cointegration test, three time series of data, specifically corruption perception index (CPI), rate of deforestation and price of crude palm oil that was inspected for a long-run relationship. Yet long-run relationship was not found. The author of this article shows that while answering this question, CPI values are not as important as the very nature of corruption in Indonesia. However, CPI is still extremely high in Indonesia as the nature of corruption is convenient for illegal logging. Thus, international response is needed so that to decrease the level of deforestation in Indonesia. With the new European Union Law that requires legal sourcing of wood products, Indonesia commits to enforce new rules in the Asia’s largest rainforest. For example, FLEGT licensing became operational on November 15, 2016. The European Union is strictly enforcing these rules what is a good step against deforestation in hand with illegal logging in Indonesia. In this way to analyse in detail the FLEGT programme and the EU activities, is beyond the scope of this paper. There stays questioned the Indonesian Presidents’ ban on new palm oil plantations and mining licence, because such approach can potentially increase corruption and unofficial economy at local levels. The author of this paper wants to fulfil the gap in understanding about the link between deforestation in Indonesia and corruption. The level of corruption in Indonesia is not the main issue, but the nature of corruption is the main problem.KEYWORDS: corruption, FLEGT licensing, deforestation, international relations.JEL CODES: D73, Q2, Q5,DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v25i2.174
Pachmann, Chas. (Death, 1887-04-03)
No full textAddress: 458 Colerain Ave.Age at death: 1 yrPg 76/1887/68/MW S/City/Dr. F. Geotz/Westerman/Carthage Rd.Original record filed in drawer labeled 'P-PARHAM'
BISMUTH(III)CHLORIDE ENVIRONMENTALLY BEGIN ONE–POT SYNTHESIS OF COUMARIN DERIVATIVE
No full textBismuth(III)chloride is used as an efficient catalyst in the Von–Pachmann condensation of phenol with derivative of phenols with B–ketoesters leading to the formation of coumarine and their derivative with good yields, high purity and eco-friendly synthesis
Feasibility and morbidity of combined hyperthermia and radiochemotherapy in recurrent rectal cancer - Preliminary results
No full textBackground: The local recurrence rate of colorectal cancer has been significantly reduced due to the use of combined radiochemotherapy. Despite this improvement regarding locally advanced tumour recurrences, the treatment strategy for pre-treated patients remains difficult and unresolved. Patients and Methods: We analysed treatment and follow-up data of 14 patients with local recurrence of rectal cancer who were treated with radiation therapy (RT), chemotherapy (CT) and regional hyperthermia (RHT) from November 1997 to December 2001. Nine of these patients had received irradiation and CT (=pre-treated patients) in the past. For this group, 30.6-39.6 Gy RT, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) as a continuous infusion over 5 days per week (350 mg/m(2)/24 h) combined with RHT twice a week was given. The 5 remaining patients (=not pre-treated) received conformal irradiation of 45 Gy with a boost between 9 and 14.4 Gy, combined with continuous infusion of 5-FU on days 1-4, and 29-33 (500 mg/m(2)/24 h), and RHT twice a week. Response to therapy was evaluated by means of computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and by clinical follow-up. Results: Among 13 evaluated cases, the overall objective response rate was 54% (5 complete responses, 2 partial responses). At mean follow-up of 13.9 months (range 5-32 months) 7 patients were alive. Conclusion: The therapeutic regimen appears to be active in the treatment of local recurrences of rectal cancer. Larger-scaled studies are needed to evaluate the potency of hyperthermia in this therapeutic strategy
The Influence of Radioiodine Therapy on the Number of Circulating Epithelial Cells (CEC) in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma – a Pilot Study
No full textThe Australian Musical News. volume XIII issue 8, 1924
No full textA. Montague (Montague, A.); Alberto Zelman (Zelman, Alberto, 1832-1907); Alberto Zelman, Junior (Zelman, Alberto, 1874-1927); Arnold Bax (Bax, Arnold, 1883-1953); Cesare Ferrarelli (Ferrarelli, Cesare); Charles Edward Horsley (Horsley, Charles Edward, 1822-1876); Constance Neville-Johns (Johns, Constance Neville); David Lee (Lee, David); E. A. Jager (Jager, E. A.); Edward Goll (Goll, Edward, 1884-1949.); Elise Steele (Steele, Elise); Ernest Hutcheson (Hutcheson, Ernest, 1871-1951); Florence Ewart (Ewart, Florence); Frank R. Johnstone (Johnstone, Frank R.); Fred Collier (Collier, Fred); George Peake (Peake, George); Gregory Ivanoff (Ivanoff, Gregory, 1884-1965); H.A. Thomson (Thomson, H. A.); Harold Browning (Browning, Harold); Haydn West (West, Haydn S); J. Alfred Johnstone (Johnstone, J. Alfred (John Alfred), b. 1861); James Whitcomb Riley (Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916); Jessie McMichael (McMichael, Jessie); Lorna Stirling (Stirling, Lorna); Mary Campbell (Campbell, Mary); May Blythe (Blythe, May); May Douglas (Douglas, May); Mrs Johstone-Myra Montague (Montague, Myra); Mrs Palmer - Rosina Carandini (Carandini, Rosina); Stanley Brookes (Brooks, Stanley); Thorold Waters (Waters, Thorold.); Tod.B.Galloway (Galloway, Tod B. (Tod Buchanan), 1863-1935); Vladimir de Pachmann (Pachmann, Vladimir de, 1848-1933.); Zoe Allison (Allison, Zoe); O Heart of Mine: Tod.B.Galloway (Galloway, Tod B. (Tod Buchanan), 1863-1935
Crisis of Values in the European Union
No full textThe author demonstrates how the current refugee situation reflects the crisis of values within the European Union. Brexit and the election of Donald Trump in the United States have revealed that some western citizens are eager to restore traditional values and extreme order as an opposition to the current idea of democracy within the EU member states which leads to libertarian tendencies, and potentially to chaos. The conflict of traditionalist and libertarian tendencies among the European Union citizens most likely will increase, and this can lead to the further European Union disintegration. The case of Latvia and related analyses have shown that some Central and Eastern Europe countries will are not willing to accept refugees. Therefore, this study uses the grounded theory approach, based on historical facts and opinions of classical authors, while explaining that healthy and wealthy society should be based on an extended or at least on a nuclear family. In this paper, a case study of Latvian citizens’ attitudes towards refugees is used to support psychological hypotheses which are mainly of the theoretical nature. In the author’s opinion, it is important to understand that real traditionalism means democracy which is based on order and hierarchy. In contrast, libertarianism leads to the democracy where the family model is not supported and the whole system of values is corrupted. The author demonstrates on historical events that such attitude can lead to destruction of the whole society, and explains why virtues and family oriented systems have been established and promoted by classical philosophers and by religions. Keywords: corruption, family, emotions, prejudice, social disintegration
