The Use of Laser Microdissection in Forensic Sexual Assault Casework: Pros and Cons Compared to Standard Methods

Sexual assault samples are among the most frequently analyzed in a forensic laboratory. These account for almost half of all samples processed routinely, and a large portion of these cases remain unsolved. These samples often pose problems to traditional analytic methods of identification because they consist most frequently of cell mixtures from at least two contributors: the victim (usually female) and the perpetrator (usually male). In this study, we propose the use of current preliminary testing for sperm detection in order to determine the chances of success when faced with samples which can be good candidates to undergo analysis with the laser microdissection technology. Also, we used laser microdissection technology to capture fluorescently stained cells of interest differentiated by gender. Collected materials were then used for DNA genotyping with commercially available amplification kits such as Minifiler, Identifiler Plus, NGM, and Y‐Filer. Both the methodology and the quality of the results were evaluated to assess the pros and cons of laser microdissection compared with standard methods. Overall, the combination of fluorescent staining combined with the Minifiler amplification kit provided the best results for autosomal markers, whereas the Y‐Filer kit returned the expected results regardless of the used method.     

台商投资大陆经济政治研究——兼及台湾同胞与祖国大陆改革开放和现代化建设三十年

从1978年到2009年,经过改革开放和现代化建设30多年,中国社会经济进入新的发展阶段,台湾同胞在此过程中的位置、作用如何?本文对台商参加祖国大陆改革开放和现代化建设30多年的分期、演变历程、贡献、作用等问题进行研究,认为,台商投资活动初步奠定两岸关系和平发展的物质基础,是中国现代化经济建设的贡献者及现代化经济建设的一支重要力量;同时,台商到大陆投资也对台湾发展作出了贡献。文章对其历史经验、存在的问题和对策进行了思考。     

深化干部人事制度改革 提高选人用人公信度

提高选人用人公信度是当前干部人事工作面临的一个突出问题。改革开放以来我党通过推进干部人事制度改革,在提高选人用人公信度方面取得了明显进展,已成为今后改革的一个重要导向。但现实地看,选人用人公信度不高仍是当前困扰干部选拔任用工作的一个突出问题,为此,今后要通过科学界定党管干部原则、改进干部管理体制、改革干部管理具体制度、优化干部管理方法等手段继续深化改革,以切实提高选人用人公信度。     

21世纪企业经营新潮流

21世纪是一个崭新的世纪.新的经济背景、新的竞争形势、新的生活方式、新的消费观念和新的道德水准推动着企业经营的新潮流,包括以知识资本为核心的知本经营,以合作求竞争的虚拟经营,以名牌竞天下的品牌经营,以绿色价值观为灵魂的绿色经营,以及以伦理道德自我约束的伦理经营.     

恢复性行刑犯罪控制功能论

犯罪与被害之间的密切关系使得关注被害人成为控制犯罪的一重要途径.而恢复性司法这一缘起功能成为恢复性行刑具备犯罪控制功能的内在原因.恢复性行刑不但能使施控者与一般社会主体在与被控者互动交流中淡化犯罪标签作用,还可实现管理信息与反馈信息在施控者与被控者之间的双向交流,提高司法控制功能.开放性的恢复性行刑模式通过培育服刑人员...     

刑法修正案（八）增设危险驾驶罪之问题研究

2011年2月24日全国人大常委会第十九次会议通过的刑法修正案（八）对现行刑法作了许多修改。其中,在刑法第133条后增设了危险驾驶罪,这次修改是本次修正案的重要内容之一,对危险驾驶行为的定罪,改变了＂肇事后再处罚＂的方式,对醉驾等危险驾驶行为的规制正式法律化。本文在讨论增设危险驾驶罪的原因以及本罪构罪标准的基础上,提出了对危险驾驶罪的几点完善意见。     

La nouvelle gestion publique et l'accroissement des marges de manœuvre : un terreau propice au développement de l'éthique?

Abstract: The administrative discretion of civil servants is a central topic in public administration literature. Some authors view it as necessary and beneficial, while other researchers see it is a source of widespread abuse. However, reforms inspired by the “new public management” taking place in a number of public administrations are promoting greater managerial flexibility. In parallel with these modernization initiatives directed at administration, scandals continue to shake politico‐administrative life, and ethical issues are increasingly at the heart of public action. It is within this context that we question the relationship between an increasing managerial discretion and the development of an ethics infrastructure. Which areas are at risk? Can ethics help overcome the potential abuses of power? How do managers perceive their ability to be flexible and the role of ethics in their work? How do you implement the ethical requirements developed in various standards documents? These are the principal themes addressed in this article that presents the findings of a qualitative case study conducted in a Quebec ministry in 2008–2009. Our results show that, contrary to what promoters of the new public management claim, managers have little, if any, discretionary power in matters of financial management. Their actions and decisions are strictly governed by hierarchical control mechanisms or a computer system. This explains in part why taking ownership of general principles and establishing an ethics infrastructure remain a formal process.     

Managerialist advocate or “control freak”? The Janus‐faced Office of the Auditor General

Abstract: This article highlights the contradictions in the role of the Office of Auditor General (OAG) and identifies the sources as well as the consequences of the office's Janus‐like character as both a managerialist advocate and “control freak.” This character, it is argued, is shaped by institutional factors and the knowledge‐basis on which the office relies to fulfil its mission. Three causes of “institutional schizophrenia” are identified: the OAG'S mandate in relation to financial and value‐for‐money audit (VFMA); the combination of the OAG'S institutional permeability and the structure of the management consulting market; and the tensions between the “negative” and “positive” dimensions of the office's mandate. On the consequences side, the author discusses three elements: the limited capacity of the OAG to develop a coherent position about managerialism; the fact that the advocacy of managerialist principles is drawing the OAG closer into the political realm; and the fragility of professionalism as a mechanism for regulating the management consultant's role of the OAG in relation to VFMA. Sommaire: Le but de cet article est de mettre en relief les contradictions dans le rôle du Bureau du vérificateur général (BVG) et d'identifier les causes et les conséquences du caractére schizoïde du Bureau qui est à la fois partisan du managérialisme et obsédé du contrôle. Ce caractère spécifique du Bureau est façonné par des facteurs institutionnels et le type de connaissance dont il dépend pour remplir sa mission. Trois causes de schizophrénie institutionnelle sont identifées:le mandat du BVG en ce qui concerne la vérification financière et l'optimisation des ressources; l'interaction entre la perméabilité institutionnelle du Bureau et la structure du marché du conseil en management; et les tensions entre les dimensions positives et négatives du mandat du Bureau. En ce qui conceme les conséquences, cet article aborde trois aspects:l'incapacité du BVG À développer une position cohérente à l'endroit du managérialisme; le fait que la promotion d'idées managérialistes amène le BVG À s'impliquer dans la sphère politique, et la fragilité du professionalisme en tant que comme mécanisme pour réguler le rôle de consultant du BVG en ce qui concerne la vérification d'optimisation des ressources.