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Comparative "Research": A Modest Proposal concerning the Object of Ethics Regulation

by Rena Lederman

Misyurov D.A. Dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas // Credo New. 2012. №2

by Dmitry Misyurov

The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with... more The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with dominant and the non-dominant elements; universal formula; formula with symbolic weight of elements; tautological formula. For example, it suggests an opportunity to use the dialectical formulas for modeling and artificial intelligence creation, etc.

Cultural impact of multimedia technologies (abstract)

by István Máté

Cultural impact of multimedia technologies (abstract) - Multimedia overwrite copyright

Data without Boundaries - second call for proposals

by TARKI Social Research Institute

Support for transnational access to official microdata Support for transnational access to official microdata

TÁRKI - Választáskutatás - Pártpreferencia 2012. április - Megtört a Jobbik szárnyalása

by TARKI Social Research Institute

What symbols

by Dmitry Misyurov

This article contains 12 questions about the symbols. What are your thoughts in response? This article contains 12 questions about the symbols. What are your thoughts in response?

Theorie en onderzoek voor dubbeltalenten: het HP van ArtEZ

by Peter Sonderen

Written with Iris van de Kamp

De toelatingseisen tot een kunstopleiding zijn hoog en alleen de beste studenten lukt het een plaats te veroveren.... more De toelatingseisen tot een kunstopleiding zijn hoog en alleen de beste studenten lukt het een plaats te veroveren. Waarom zou je in zo’n ‘ideale’ omgeving als student nog een Honours Programme (HP) willen volgen? In dit artikel lichten we toe wat de argumenten waren voor ArtEZ om in 2010 een HP op het gebied van theorie en onderzoek in de kunsten te starten, beschrijven we de vorm van het programma en schetsen de
ervaringen van de eerste twee lichtingen studenten.

A feltételes készpénz-transzferek hatásai

by TARKI Social Research Institute

Medgyesi Márton a TÁRKI vezető kutatójanak előadása a Haza és Haladás Alapítvány szakpolitikai konferenciáján a... more Medgyesi Márton a TÁRKI vezető kutatójanak előadása a Haza és Haladás Alapítvány szakpolitikai konferenciáján a feltételes készpénz-transzferek hatásairól.

I can't get no (epistemic) satisfaction: Why the hard problem of consciousness entails a hard problem of explanation

by Brian Earp

Earp, B. D. (2012). I can’t get no (epistemic) satisfaction: Why the hard problem of consciousness entails a hard problem of explanation. Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences, in press.

Daniel Dennett (1996) has disputed David Chalmers’ (1995) assertion that there is a “hard problem of consciousness”... more Daniel Dennett (1996) has disputed David Chalmers’ (1995) assertion that there is a “hard problem of consciousness” worth solving in the philosophy of mind. In this paper I defend Chalmers against Dennett on this point: I argue that there is a hard problem of consciousness, that it is distinct in kind from the so-called easy problems, and that it is vital for the sake of honest and productive research in the cognitive sciences to be clear about the difference. But I have my own rebuke for Chalmers on the point of explanation. Chalmers (1995, 1996) proposes to “solve” the hard problem of consciousness by positing qualia as fundamental features of the universe, alongside such ontological basics as mass and space-time. But this is an inadequate solution: to posit, I will urge, is not to explain. To bolster this view, I borrow from an account of explanation by which it must provide “epistemic satisfaction” to be considered successful (Rowlands, 2001; Campbell, 2009), and show that Chalmers’ proposal fails on this account. I conclude that research in the science of consciousness cannot move forward without greater conceptual clarity in the field.

Proposed Research Direction for Sustainable SMEs in Bangladesh

by MD. Mamunur Rashid

published in www.bdresearchpublications.com

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  are the single largest industrial sector of the Bangladesh economy.SMEs are... more Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  are the single largest industrial sector of the Bangladesh economy.SMEs are renowned for vehicles of economic growth, labor intensive, poverty alleviation, enhancing the standard life. Moreover, sustainable SMEs development of Bangladesh can also role to achieve above vision by 2021. There are 142.319 million people of 147570 square kilometer area of Bangladesh. It is shown that highly density people live in Bangladesh. According to vision 2021 of Bangladesh Government, GDP can be raised 8% by 2013 and 10% by 2021. Hence, Contribution of industrial sector mainly SMEs to national GDP can be doubled by 2021. In this perspective Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has taken industrial policy2010 to increase the industry sector‘s share in GDP 40 percent from 28 percent by 2021, with the proportion of the workforce employed in the sector concurrently rising 25 percent from 16 percent of the country’s total labor force. Hence, SMEs can link for over 99 percent of private sector industrial establishments providing job opportunities to around 70 to 80 percent of the non-agricultural labor force, if hinders of SMEs, can be removed . A unified system/mathematical model can be developed for investigating the risk of  sickness or failure of SMEs. For these purpose states of the art of review have been done on business model and then provide a research direction for SMEs/ business models to achieve the vision 2021 in Bangladesh.
Key words: Vision 2021 of GOB, Mathematical Model, SMEs, Research direction.

Mobility with joint forces - The decreasing of deep poverty with conditional transfers

by TARKI Social Research Institute

This study was prepared by TÁRKI Társadalomkutatási Intézet Zrt. [TÁRKI Institute for Social Re-search Co.Ltd.] and Budapest Szakpolitikai Elemző Intézet Kft. [Budapest Institute for Policy Analy-sis Ltd.] under order from the Patriotism and Progress Public Policy Foundation, on the basis of a contract signed in July 2011.

The study reflects the views of BI and TÁRKI, its contents do not necessarily coincide with the standpoint of the Patriotism and Progress Foundation.

Editors:
- Márton Medgyesi, Lead Researcher (TÁRKI Co. Ltd.)
- Ágota Scharle, Managing Director (Budapest Institute for Policy Analysis Ltd.)

Participating experts of the research:
- Mariann Dósa, Analyst (Budapest Institute and Oxford University)
- Árpád Földessy, Analyst (Budapest Institute)
- Márton Medgyesi, Lead Researcher (TÁRKI Zrt.)
- Ágota Scharle, Managing Director (Budapest Institute)
- Balázs Váradi, Lead Researcher (Budapest Institute and ELTE)
- Márton Varga, Analyst (Budapest Institute and Nova School of Business and Economics - Lisbon)

A workshop discussion was organized in Tárki on 5 January 2012 on the findings of the research project that provided the basis for this report. We express our gratitude for the valuable contribu-tions of the invited speakers, particularly György Csepeli, Károly Czibere and János Köllő.

ÁRKI Social Research Institute and Budapest Institute prepared a report on poverty in Hungary commissioned by... more ÁRKI Social Research Institute and Budapest Institute prepared a report on poverty in Hungary commissioned by Patriotism and Progress Public Policy Foundation, which was presented on the policy conference of the foundation on 29th of March in Budapest.

The Patriotism and Progress Public Policy Foundation launched its research programme in the spring of 2011. The objective of the programme is to study the poverty situation in Hungary and to develop new policy instruments to reduce extreme poverty. The research project aimes to find more efficient, effective and sustainable policy initiatives to deal with poverty. The programme includes the monitoring and evaluation of conditional social and cash transfers, which are not discriminating but stimulating and more acceptable for the majority of people who are living in better circumstances.

Tweleve tips for supervising research students

by Zarrin Seema Siddiqui

Zarrin Seema Siddiqui1*, Diana R. D. Jonas-Dwyer

Background: Research supervision is a task that requires a set of abilities and skills. Many academics begin... more
Background: Research supervision is a task that requires a set of abilities and skills. Many academics begin research supervision as novices and develop their abilities and skills through experience over time.

Aim: We aim to provide advice about research supervision to prospective supervisors.

Methods: We used critical reflection of our experiences, including feedback received from students under supervision as well as advice from the literature to develop these tips.

Results: Twelve tips are presented to assist faculty with research supervision.

Conclusion: Research supervision is an important component of many medical academics' work. Beginning supervisors need to understand the dynamics and practicalities of supervision before they embark on this process.

Gatekeepers in Conflict Research Settings: Ethics, Access & Safety

by Patrick James Christian

Research Methods in Emerging Culture Zones of Violent Conflict

Nova Southeastern University
Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Conflict Analysis & Resolution

The role of the gatekeeper in qualitative research set in places of violent conflict is sufficiently different in its... more The role of the gatekeeper in qualitative research set in places of violent conflict is sufficiently different in its complexities to warrant study and review by conflict interventionists.  In traditional research, a gatekeeper is simply an individual with whom the researcher must negotiate access to participant subjects. Such a role implies a related condition such as ownership, stewardship or other executive authority in line with the existing cultural norms of the research setting (Sanders, 2006).  Depending on the place, nature and participant body of research subjects, the role of gatekeeper can be one of simple formality to one of extraordinary complexity where sought after access is deeply embedded into the research project such as when gate-keepers are also participants and subjects. This paper focuses on research settings involving the latter and discusses the various ethical considerations that need to be taken into account when working with gatekeepers during qualitative research in zones of emerging culture conflict. The purpose for focusing on this particular area of emerging research is because of an increase in the number and type of research projects by state and international-multinational governments as well as profit/non-profit private sector NGOs. This change is a direct reflection of growing de-politicalization of intra-state conflicts by the most influential members of the international community. In emerging culture conflict research, the normative participant group consists of participants to violent conflict that involves extended loss of life and property. Their participation can be as victim, perpetrator, witness or all three simultaneously. The settings these participants are found in are usually ungoverned or under-governed spaces and involve what Hobbs (2006) calls “dangerous fieldwork”...

Felemelkedes kozos erovel - A tartos melyszegenyseg csokkentese celhoz kotott tamogatasok reven

by TARKI Social Research Institute

A tanulmányt a TÁRKI Társadalomkutatási Intézet Zrt. és a Budapest Szakpolitikai Elemző Intézet Kft. készítette a Haza és Haladás Közpolitikai Közhasznú Alapítvány megrendelésére a 2011. júliusában kötött megbízási szerződés alapján.
A tanulmány a BI és a TÁRKI véleményét tükrözi, a benne foglaltak nem feltétlenül esnek egybe az Alapítvány álláspontjával.

A tanulmány szerkesztői:
- Medgyesi Márton vezető kutató (TÁRKI Zrt.)
- Scharle Ágota ügyvezető (Budapest Szakpolitikai Elemző Intézet Kft.)

A kutatásban résztvevő szakértők:
- Dósa Mariann elemző (Budapest Intézet és Oxford University)
- Földessy Árpád elemző (Budapest Intézet)
- Medgyesi Márton vezető kutató (TÁRKI Zrt.)
- Scharle Ágota ügyvezető (Budapest Intézet)
- Váradi Balázs vezető kutató (Budapest Intézet és ELTE)
- Varga Márton elemző (Budapest Intézet és Nova School of Business and Economics - Lisszabon)

A Haza és Haladás Közpolitikai Alapítvány 2011 tavaszán kutatási programba kezdett, amelynek célja a magyarországi... more A Haza és Haladás Közpolitikai Alapítvány 2011 tavaszán kutatási programba kezdett, amelynek célja a magyarországi szegénység vizsgálata és új szakpolitikai eszközök kidolgozása a mélyszegénység csökkentésének céljából. E kutatási program kiterjedt a nem szegény többség számára elfogadhatóbb, de nem megbélyegző, hanem megfelelően ösztönző, feltételekhez kötött szociális támogatások és szolgáltatások hazai bevezethetőségének vizsgálatára is. A kutatást az Alapítvány a Budapest Intézet és a TÁRKI bevonásával készítette el, továbbá a munka véleménykutatási részében a Medián és a Conness működött közre

TÁRKI - Választáskutatás - Pátrpreferencia 2012. március - Tavaszi zsongás

by TARKI Social Research Institute

A TÁRKI Társadalomkutatási Intézet 2012. márciusi pártpreferencia-kutatása alapján a kormánypártok előnye továbbra is... more A TÁRKI Társadalomkutatási Intézet 2012. márciusi pártpreferencia-kutatása alapján a kormánypártok előnye továbbra is meggyőző. Az elmúlt hónapokban a bizonytalanok aránya magas szinten, kisebb ingadozások mellett ugyan, de inkább stagnált, ám ezt követően február után márciusban is tovább csökkent a pártot választani nem tudók aránya.

Ethical considerations in the publications of scientific research

by Carlo V Caballero-Uribe

Income Inequality in Hungary, 1990-2010

by TARKI Social Research Institute

The presentation covered possible effects of the economic crisis on income distribution and on household well-being in... more The presentation covered possible effects of the economic crisis on income distribution and on household well-being in Hungary, through the results of the latest wave of the Tárki Household Monitor Survey conducted in 2010. Employment declined substantially during the crisis year 2009, which resulted in significant income loss for the households concerned. Households were also affected by the unfavourable movement of Forint exchange rates, which led to an unexpected increase in repayment instalments on mortgages and other foreign currency denominated loans. The survey permitted analysis of both the effect of rising unemployment on incomes and the effect of the crisis on indebtedness of households

Linking research and teaching in Wales.

by Simon Haslett

Edited by Simon K Haslett (University of Wales)

Posttraumatic Stress and Its Effective Treatment

by Hugo Rabson

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – also known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD – is the latest term to delineate... more Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – also known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD – is the latest term to delineate the lasting symptoms of emotional trauma. PTSD has been called combat stress reaction, war neurosis, battle fatigue, shell shock, lack of moral fiber, the soldier’s heart, and Da Costa's Syndrome. It later came to be used to describe the symptoms of post-traumatic stress suffered by civilians who, like military personnel, can suffer from the disorder. Existing treatments have the potential to bring relief to sufferers. However, in view of the dearth of rigorous research on the subject, it would be prudent to conduct additional research in line with clearly defined target symptoms, reliable measures, and proper training of clinicians, and replicable treatment programs.

Tick saliva induces regulatory dendritic cells: MAP-kinases and Toll-like receptor-2 expression as potential targets

by Fredy RS Gutierrez

Oliveira CJ, Carvalho WA, Garcia GR, Gutierrez FR, de Miranda Santos IK, Silva JS, Ferreira BR.
Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are bloodsucking ectoparasitic arthropods of human and veterinary medical importance. Tick... more Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are bloodsucking ectoparasitic arthropods of human and veterinary medical importance. Tick saliva has been shown to contain a wide range of bioactive molecules with vasodilatory, antihemostatic, and immunomodulatory activities. We have previously demonstrated that saliva from Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks inhibits the maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) stimulated with LPS. Here we examined the mechanism of this immune subversion, evaluating the effect of tick saliva on Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 signalling pathway in bone marrow-derived DCs. We demonstrated that R. sanguineus tick saliva impairs maturation of DCs stimulated with LPS, a TLR-4 ligand, leading to increased production of interleukin (IL)-10 and reduced synthesis of IL-12p70 and TNF-alpha. The immunomodulatory effect of the tick saliva on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by DCs stimulated with LPS was associated with the observation that tick saliva inhibits the activation of the ERK 1/2 and p38 MAP kinases. These effects were independent of the expression of TLR-4 on the surface of DCs. Additionally, saliva-treated DCs also presented a similar pattern of cytokine modulation in response to other TLR ligands. Since the recent literature reports that several parasites evade immune responses through TLR-2-mediated production of IL-10, we evaluated the effect of tick saliva on the percentage of TLR-2(+) DCs stimulated with the TLR-2 ligand lipoteicoic acid (LTA). The data showed that the population of DCs expressing TLR-2 was significantly increased in DCs treated with LTA plus saliva. In addition, tick saliva alone increased the expression of TLR-2 in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Our data suggest that tick saliva induces regulatory DCs, which secrete IL-10 and low levels of IL-12 and TNF-alpha when stimulated by TLR ligands. Such regulatory DCs are associated with expression of TLR-2 and inhibition of ERK and p38, which promotes the production of IL-10 and thus down-modulates the host's immune response, possibly favouring susceptibility to tick infestations.