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General Approaches to Gestalt’s Definition: Linguistic, Sociologic and Psychologic Points of View

: The study deals with the problems of the term gestalt and its interpretations in linguistics, psychology and sociology. The main idea of the study is to find the most relevant and systemic definition of the term which could be used as a tool for further analysis applied to the cognitive interdisciplinary research. Special attend on is paid to the description of a gestalt and frames as its constituents, their correlation with other mental structures in synergetic development in the process of society evolution.
Optimisation of Automotive Software Quality Management by Use of Analysis Methods in the Development Process of Mechatronic Systems

Due to a steady increase of mechatronic applications in automotive technology and various interactions of systems, modules and components, efficient quality management and enhanced development processes are strongly required. In this context, automotive manufacturers and suppliers are continuously faced to avoid and decrease faults in mechatronic systems. When dealing with automotive software, the number of electronic control units (ECUs) and the variety of implemented functions and complex interactions represent a major key challenge. Therefore, fault prevention by introducing new analysis methods based on objective quality evaluations and specific metrics already have to be applied in early development phases. The application of specific analysis methods is able to support an objective quality evaluation and risk-analysis for the release process of automotive software. The present publication includes an approach, which enables an objective analysis of the development process by the use of stochastic methods to gain an estimation of software reliability.
Multi objective optimization of weld parameters using PCA and entropy techniques in taguchi method

This paper addresses the application of Taguchi method combined with grey relational analysis to optimize the multiple quality characteristics (bead reinforcement, bead width, bead penetration and dilution) of submerged arc welding process parameters of SA 516 Grade 70 steels. Principal component analysis is used to eliminate correlation among responses and to convert the correlated responses into independent quality indexes to meet the basic requirement of Taguchi method. Entropy measurement method is applied to determine the weights of quality characteristics used in grey relational analysis. By analyzing the response table and response graph of the grey relational grade, optimal parameters are obtained. Solutions from this method can be useful for pressure vessel manufacturers and operators to search an optimal solution of welding condition.
A REVIEW ARTICLE ON “ZEBRAFISH MODELS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE”

Zebrafish is emerging as a valuable model for AD research and the discovery of neurodegenerative drugs. The major genes involved in human AD have homologous counterparts in zebrafish and retain function. The basic brain structure of the zebrafish is also conserved compared to the mammalian brain. An AD model was recently established by administering okadaic acid to the zebrafish and these models have been used to test the efficacy of new drugs In this review, we gave an overview of the how the zebrafish is emerging as the valuable model to study the various aspect of the AD as these fishes possess the genes orthologous to that of the humans and these models helps us to revealed the unique characteristics that were difficult using the classical rodents models. There have been various factors that allow us to model AD in zebrafish and these factors include their high degree of resemblance in-terms of neurology (neuro-anatomy, neuro-physiology), emotional and social behavioral patterns. These models have been successfully utilized to stimulate the patho-physiology of the AD and other neurodegenerative disease like Tuopathy. Using several different models, including zebrafish, we can leverage each one's unique characteristics to reveal the molecular basis of this disease. Because of the ease of genetic malleability in zebrafish, it is easy to model Familial type of AD in them. However, in this article we would like to emphasize the need of further research and understanding of zebrafish neurology so as to aid the modelling of Sporadic type of AD. zebrafish, gamma secretase, amyloid beta-protein precursor, MAPT, presenilin, neuro-fibrillary tangles, FAD, SAD, cognitive and non-cognitive, cholinergic hypothesis, Aβ-plagues, fronto-temporal dementia, tuopathies, RFP, GFP, Morpholinos, co-orthologs, hyper-phosphorylated, autophagy, SORL1, okadaic acid, dpf, hpf, angiogenic sprouting, hypocretin/orexin neurons, GABAnergic, glutaminergic.
The Role of Technology in Supporting Social Engagement Among Older Adults

Social connectively and meaningful social engagement have long been heralded as important components of successful aging. For example, Rowe and Kahn’s model of successful aging (Rowe & Kahn, 1998) as well as the Proactivity Model of Successful Aging (Kahana & Kahana, 1996, 2001) posit that engaging in social activities and using social resources is important to maintaining a good quality of life in older age. It has also been shown that social goals and maintaining close social relationships are a priority in later life (e.g. Carstensen, Fung, & Charles, 2003). Yet many older adults, due to changes in life circumstances, are socially isolated and lonely. For example, loss of a social network through changes in life roles such as retirement, loss of a partner or friends, and the onset of a chronic illness or disabling condition can also result in lack of social ties and risk for loneliness. Estimates suggest that 19–30% of older adults suffer from loneliness. For example, data from a recent survey of a population-based sample of older adults indicated that 19% of the respondents suffered from loneliness and an additional 19% feel lonely often or some of the time (Hawkley, Kozloski, & Wong, 2017). Social isolation and loneliness are especially prevalent among older adults who have mobility restrictions, live alone or in rural locations, are of lower socio-economic status, or are in the older cohorts. In 2015, about 28% of all non-institutionalized persons aged 65+ in 2015 lived alone. Living alone is more prevalent with advanced age, especially among women (Administration on Aging, 2016). Generally, social isolation refers to lack of social ties and a social network, while loneliness refers to a perceived lack of meaningful social companionship. Social support, which is related to social connectivity, refers to the provision of emotional, instrumental, or informational support to an individual (Cohen, 2004). Recently, increased attention is being paid to this issue given the evidence linking both social isolation and loneliness to adverse physical, emotional, and cognitive outcomes (Aylaz, Aktürk, Erci, Ӧztürk, & Aslan, 2012; Cacioppo & Cacioppo, 2014; Ellis & Hickie, 2001; Fratiglioni, Wang, Ericsson, Maytan, & Winblad, 2000). Recently data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging has also found that loneliness is an important predictor of dementia (Rafnsson, Orrell, d’Orsi, Hogervorst, & Steptoe, 2017). In this regard, efforts are being directed towards understanding factors that influence social isolation and loneliness and how this varies across populations of older adults, as well as potential strategies to prevent or remediate problems with isolation and loneliness. In this article we explore the potential role that computers and information technologies can play in identifying those at risk for isolation and loneliness, as well as enhancing opportunities for meaningful social connectivity and engagement.
Magnetism and Néel skyrmion dynamics in GaV 4 S 8- y Se y

We present an investigation of the inﬂuence of low levels of chemical substitution on the magnetic ground state and Néel skyrmion lattice (SkL) state in GaV 4 S 8- y Se y , where y = 0 , 0 . 1 , 7 . 9, and 8. Muon-spin spectroscopy ( μ SR) measurements on y = 0 and 0.1 materials reveal the magnetic ground state consists of microscopically coexisting incommensurate cycloidal and ferromagnetic environments, whereas chemical substitution leads to the growth of localized regions of increased spin density. μ SR measurements of emergent low-frequency skyrmion dynamics show that the SkL exists under low levels of substitution at both ends of the series. Skyrmionic excitations persist to temperatures below the equilibrium SkL in substituted samples, suggesting the presence of skyrmion precursors over a wide range of temperatures.
Factors Influencing Purchasing Intention of Smartphones among UTHM Students

: Smartphone has dramatically become a part of lifestyle for the people around the world. Despite the pervasiveness of smartphone penetration in Malaysia, studies that have been conducted to understand the consumers’ preferences on a smartphone, especially for young adults are still lacking. Therefore, this study attempted to examine the factors that influenced the purchase intention of smartphones among UTHM students, namely product features, brand name, product price and social influence. A total of 375 structured questionnaires were distributed among undergraduate students in UTHM using probability sampling technique and data was analysed using SPSS. The results revealed that all four factors had significant relationships with the purchase intention. This study is important for the marketers to understand the consumers’ behaviour and to be more competitive towards their target segmentation’s smartphone purchase decision. However, in consideration with the limitation of population and sampling size, future researchers are suggested to conduct the similar study in a bigger population such as comparing among the different states in Malaysia for more rigorous findings and to be able to generalize in a bigger context.
A method for the analysis of cyclist shorts with different pads for perineal area protection: comparison between drum and road tests

Aim of the present study was to develop an integrated protocol consisting on drum indoor tests and road outdoor tests to quantify the compression of the cyclist perineal zone. During indoor tests 5 cyclists performed 3 trials with different shorts on a cycling drum simulator: the pressure distribution between the saddle and the bottom of the cyclist, and the 3D pelvic motion were synchronously recorded. In the outdoor tests three of the five cyclists performed 5 trials for each shorts at the same speed and cadence of the indoor tests on a flat tarmac road including three potholes in each trial. Finally the pads were mechanically tested with a cyclic fatigue test. Results allowed to have more precise information about the pressure distribution acting on the perineal area in different conditions and to define significant loading cycles for the fatigue testing of the shorts padding material.
between and kinase domains in Gcn2 stimulates eIF2α phosphorylation in starved cells.

The stress-activated protein kinase Gcn2 regulates protein synthesis by phosphorylation of translation initiation factor eIF2 a , from yeast to mammals. The Gcn2 kinase domain (KD) is inherently inactive and requires allosteric stimulation by adjoining regulatory domains. Gcn2 contains a pseudokinase domain (YKD) required for high-level eIF2 a phosphorylation in amino acid starved yeast cells; however, the role of the YKD in KD activation was unknown. We isolated substitutions of evolutionarily conserved YKD amino acids that impair Gcn2 activation without reducing binding of the activating ligand, uncharged tRNA, to the histidyl-tRNA synthetase-related domain of Gcn2. Several such Gcn 2 substitutions cluster in predicted helices E and I ( a E and a I) of the YKD. We also identified Gcd 2 substitutions, evoking constitutive activation of Gcn2, mapping in a I of the YKD. Interestingly, a I Gcd 2 substitutions enhance YKD-KD interactions in vitro, whereas Gcn 2 substitutions in a E and a I suppress both this effect and the constitutive activation of Gcn2 conferred by YKD Gcd 2 substitutions. These findings indicate that the YKD interacts directly with the KD for activation of kinase function and identify likely sites of direct YKD-KD contact. We propose that tRNA binding to the HisRS domain evokes a conformational change that increases access of the YKD to sites of allosteric activation in the adjoining KD. direct interaction with the YKD, regulated by competing CTD:KD association and tRNA binding to the HisRS-like domain. Inactive WT Gcn2 in nonstarved cells contains the CTD and HisRS-like domains engaged with the KD. These interactions could contribute directly to latency of the KD, but we propose here that the CTD acts indirectly to block the stimulatory YKD-KD interaction. YKD-CTD interaction helps to stabilize the inhibitory CTD-KD association in the inactive state. Uncharged tRNA binding to the HisRS domain and possibly also the CTD [14] would activate Gcn2 by dissociating the CTD from the KD to enable the stimulatory YKD-KD interaction uncovered in this study. YKD Gcn 2 and Gcd- substitutions would weaken or strengthen, respectively, the stimulatory YKD-KD interaction.
Correlations of Biomechanical Characteristics with Ball Speed in Penalty Corner Push-In Effects and Combination of Strength, Endurance Training on the Development of Upper Extremity Muscular Strength among the University Level Male Basketball Players Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies

The present investigation is to dissect the impact of society's move and resistance preparing with strength and endurance training and their combination on readiness and adaptability of University level male Basketball players. The subjects are chosen from Christ University, Jain University, CMR University and PES University students of Karnataka State. The subject's age runs from 18 to 21 years and the are partitioned into four gatherings specifically on Strength Training Group (STG), Endurance Training Group (ETG), Combination of strength and Endurance Training Group (CSETG) and Control Group (CG) each gathering comprising of 20 subjects. The chosen subjects are at first tried on the standard factors utilized as a part of this investigation and this is considered as the pre–test. In the wake of surveying of the pre–test, the subjects having a place with Strength Training Group (STG), Endurance Training Group (ETG) and Combination of Strength and Endurance Training Group (CSETG) are treated with Strength and Endurance Training Practices. To the extent the subjects in Control Group (CG) they are not given any training. It is reasoned that the 12 weeks of preparing hones demonstrated the huge enhancements in Upper Extremity Muscular Strength because of the treatment gatherings and there are no adjustments in control gathering.
Inﬂuence of Body Weight Restriction in a Body-Weight-Selected Line of Turkeys on Response to Challenge with Pasteurella multocida 1

Previous research has shown that a line (F) of turkeys selected long-term for increased 16-wk BW was more susceptible to challenge with washed Pasteurella multocida (PM) than a randombred control line (RBC2), the base population of the F line. Published research indicated that the mortality of the F line following challenge with PM was similar to that of two commercial sire lines. The purpose of the present study was to determine the inﬂuence of reducing BW of the F line to that of the RBC2 line by nutrient restriction on resistance to PM. Four challenge trials were conducted over a 2-yr period. The BW of a group of F line birds was restricted to that of the RBC2 line by limiting access to feed from 1 to 6 wk of age. The F line restricted birds and full-fed RBC2 and F line birds were challenged with a ﬁeld isolate of washed PM (1.2 × 10 7 organisms/bird of capsular serogroup A and somatic serotype 3, 4) at 6 wk of age. Birds
Quantum hacking: Experimental demonstration of time-shift attack against practical quantum-key-distribution systems

Quantum-key-distribution (QKD) systems can send quantum signals over more than $100\phantom{\rule{0.3em}{0ex}}\mathrm{km}$ standard optical fiber and are widely believed to be secure. Here, we show experimentally a technologically feasible attack---namely, the time-shift attack---against a commercial QKD system. Our result shows that, contrary to popular belief, an eavesdropper, Eve, has a non-negligible probability $(\ensuremath{\sim}4%)$ to break the security of the system. Eve's success is due to the well-known detection efficiency loophole in the experimental testing of Bell's inequalities. Therefore, the detection efficiency loophole plays a key role not only in fundamental physics, but also in technological applications such as QKD systems.
SEED CHARACTERS OF GRAMINECIOUS WEEDS IN

Seed characters of 29 plant species belonging to 27 genera of the family poaceae in Damietta district were studied. Qualitative traits such as seed dispersal, seed shape, seed outline and seed texture have been examined. Also, quantitative traits had been measured such as seed mass, seed width and seed length using vernier caliper in mm. Seeds of 15 species were germinated without special pre-treatments, 14 species germinated with special pre-treatments such as KNO 3 , boiling water & H 2 SO 4 . Results indicated that small seeded species were generally wind dispersed and more widely distributed. The relationships between seed mass, dispersal mode and plant distribution in different habitats were significant. The findings of this study support the strategy for control of weeds by understanding seed characters of graminecious weeds in the study area.
Mutation Breeding of Thai Native Torenia ( Torenia fournieri Lind.) by  -ray irradiation

Gamma ray irradiation is an effective technique to induce mutations for plant breeding. The aim of this research was to develop new cultivars of Toreni a (Linderniaceae) for the ornamental market. Axillary buds (1 node cuttings) of new Thai native Torenia fournieri Lind. were exposed to acute (Cs-137) gamma ray irradiation at 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 grays. After transplantation, the survival rate and plant height were measured at 60 d after irradiation. Plant height information was used for calculation of GR 50 . The results showed that GR 50 was 68.83 grays. Therefore, axillary buds derived from the first generation of selected mutants were then re-irradiated at 0, 60, 65, and 70 grays. Morphological screening for mutations revealed 3 mutated phenotypes (pink, dark and wavy shaped flowers). The chromosome numbers (2n=2x=18) were not changed after analysis by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The pollen of mutants with wavy flower shape was sterile. The plants with pink, dark and wavy petals were selected for development of new cultivars.
The Global Con ﬂ ict Risk Index: A quantitative tool for policy support on con ﬂ ict prevention Progress in Disaster Science

In an effort to bridge the gap between academic and governmental initiatives on quantitative con ﬂ ict modelling, this article presents, validates and discusses the Global Con ﬂ ict Risk Index (GCRI), the quantitative starting point of the European Union Con ﬂ ict Early Warning System. Based on open-source data of ﬁ ve risk areas representing the struc- tural conditions characterising a given country (political, economic, social, environmental and security areas), it eval-uates the risk of violent con ﬂ ict in the next one to four years. Using logistic regression, the GCRI calculates the probabilityofnationalandsubnationalcon ﬂ ictrisk.Severalmodeldesigndecisions,includingde ﬁ nitionofthedepen-dent variable, predictor variable selection, data imputation, and probability threshold de ﬁ nition, are tested and discussed in light of the model's direct application in the EU policysupport on con ﬂ ict prevention. Whilethe GCRI re-mains ﬁ rmly rooted by its conception and development in the European con ﬂ ict prevention policy agenda, it is vali- dated as a scienti ﬁ cally robust and rigorous method for a baseline quantitative evaluation of armed con ﬂ ict risk. Despite its standard, simple methodology, the model predicts better than six other published quantitative con ﬂ ict early warning systems for ten out of twelve reported performance metrics. Thereby, this article aims to contribute to a cross-fertilisation of academic and governmental efforts in quantitative con ﬂ ict risk modelling.
Protein Kinase R Is Responsible for the Phosphorylation of eIF2 (cid:1) in Rotavirus Infection (cid:1)

The eukaryotic initiation translation factor 2 (eIF2) represents a key point in the regulation of protein synthesis. This factor delivers the initiator Met-tRNA to the ribosome, a process that is conserved in all eukaryotic cells. Many types of stress reduce global translation by triggering the phosphorylation of the (cid:1) subunit of eIF2, which reduces the formation of the preinitiation translation complexes. Early during rotavirus infection, eIF2 (cid:1) becomes phosphorylated, and even under these conditions viral protein synthesis is not affected, while most of the cell protein synthesis is blocked. Here, we found that the kinase responsible for the phosphorylation of eIF2 (cid:1) in rotavirus-infected cells is PKR, since in mouse embryonic ﬁbroblasts deﬁcient in the kinase domain of PKR, or in MA104 cells where the expression of PKR was knocked down by RNA interference, eIF2 (cid:1) was not phosphorylated upon rotavirus infection. The viral component responsible for the activation of PKR seems to be viral double-stranded RNA, which is found in the cytoplasm of infected cells, outside viroplasms. Taken together, these results suggest that rotaviruses induce the PKR branch of the interferon system and have evolved a mechanism to translate its proteins, surpassing the block imposed by eIF2 (cid:1) phosphorylation.
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Demonstrating the use of the alphabetic telegraph through a collaborative AR activity

— Augmented reality (AR) has been extensively used in different contexts, including tourism and cultural heritage, in both commercial and research applications, and they are well known for their ability to capture the attention of their potential users. On the other hand, collaboration among groups in a museum context is proven to engage the visitors and offer a more personal experience. The combination of these two technics has not yet been thoroughly explored. In this work, we present a card-based AR application with the objective to engage the visitors in a collaborative activity designed to showcase on-site the use of a 19th century‟s alphabetic telegraph, exhibited in the History Museum of the University of Athens. The users are able to manipulate photorealistic 3D models that simulate the operation of the telegraph transmitter and receiver and use them to send messages to one another. The application has been evaluated with 19 pairs of teenage students with very promising results