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Conversations processes in the system of automatic communication at sea

The progressing automation of maritime transport, including the introduction of autonomous and/or unmanned ships, calls for the development of communication principles, particularly conversations currently carried out verbally.The work in this field is intended to improve the safety of maritime transport.This article describes research on automatic communication in the form that will support navigators responsible for ship conduct.The processes of inference and conversation management are described.The developed methods are based on standard marine communication phrases.The presented example conversation between navigators is supported by an automatic communication system.The work herein described aims at the creation of procedures for communication at sea between autonomous ships.
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA UTANGKLEK TERHADAP PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

This study aims to describe the application of the traditional utangklek game and examine the improvement of student learning outcomes on the theme of 5 sub-themes of ecosystem balance class V SDN Widorokandang. Classroom action research was conducted in class V SDN Widorokandang Pati with 20 students as research subjects. This research consists of two cycles and each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The independent variable in this study is utangklek media. While the dependent variable is learning outcomes. The research instrument consisted of tests, observations, interviews, and documentation. The analysis used is qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The results showed there was an increase in completeness of the learning outcomes aspects of students' knowledge of social studies in the first cycle by 60% and the second cycle by 80%. The completeness of learning outcomes for Indonesian content in cycle I was 65% and cycle II was 80%. Learning outcomes aspects of social studies students' skills in the first cycle by 65% in good qualifications increased in the second cycle by 80% in good qualifications. The completeness of learning outcomes of Indonesian content in the aspect of skills in the first cycle by 55% in the qualifications is good enough to 80% in the good qualifications. It proves that the application of the traditional utangklek game can improve the learning outcomes of fifth grade students at SDN Widorokandang.
Topological Photonics: Observation of Novel Robust Edge States in Dissipative Non‐Hermitian Quantum Walks (Laser Photonics Rev. 14(7)/2020)

In article number 2000092, Bo Wang, Tian Chen, and Xiangdong Zhang have experimentally observed new topological edge states which are protected by Hermitian conjugation of particle–hole symmetry in non-Hermitian quantum walks. These edge states are robust against static perturbations and disorder. Even though the dissipation cannot be avoided in the system, the localized probability at the boundary induced by these edge states can be amplified during the evolution.
Догерцинские габбро-диориты верховьев реки Кубань (Северный Кавказ): геодинамическая типизация, геохимия и минерагения

The relevance of the work. Igneous rocks in the Greater Caucasus are present in sections from the Ordovician to the Quaternary. Dozens of different ages of magmatic complexes, confined to narrow structural and formation zones, are identified here. However, geochemical studies of rocks, based on an analysis of the distribution patterns of rare-earth and rare-metal elements, are still insufficient and this problem primarily concerns the Early Paleozoic formations. Object. In connection with this object, the bodies of pre-Hercynian, fire-bound gabbro-diorites of the “Amankol” complex, locally distributed in the upper part of Kuban river, were selected for research. Methods. The research methods, in addition to geological and petrographic descriptions, included quantitative RFA and ICP-MS analyzes of magmatites, consideration of geochemical characteristics, construction of discriminatory diagrams, their comparison with rocks (samples) of similar petrochemical types formed in various geodynamic settings. Results. As a result of a comprehensive study, it was found that gabbro-diorites are high-alumina, moderately titanic, moderately magnesian rocks of the calc-alkaline series. It is assumed that the initial melt of the basic composition was formed at a low (1-3 %) degree of melting of spinel peridotites. The low values of Mg # 0.42-0.54, and the Ni content suggest that, during the evolution of the melt, olivine and pyroxenes were fractionated. Incompatible elements in gabbro-diorite and REE, normalized to N-MORB and chondrite, form slanted line spectra located between the OIB and E-MORB profiles, Laн/Ybн ratio in the range of 6.4-8.0. The rock is characterized by increased concentrations of LILe, LREE, MREE and elements indicators of the fluid subduction component – Ba, U, Sr. On the petrogenetic diagrams, the figurative points of gabbro-diorites gravitate toward the fields of island-arc tholeiites, andesites of oceanic islands, or active continental margins. Negative anomalies of Nb, Ta, P, Ti, Hf indicate that rocks were formed under suprasubduction conditions. Comparison of gabbro-diorites with rocks of similar petrochemical types showed that they are well comparable with the rocks of mature volcanic island arcs. Geochemical specialization of rocks of the “Amankol” complex is lithophilic-chalcophilic. Based on the results obtained, it was assumed that in the Silurian time (450-400 million years ago), an island-arc geodynamic situation existed in the north of the Paleotetis in the Proto-Caucasian region.
OPAIEH: An Ontology-based Platform for Activity Identification of the Elderly at Home

Recently, the sector of the population older than 60 years of age is growing. The assistance for the elderly at their home allows to increase their autonomy and independence while they are living alone. Several fields have emerged to improve the quality of life of the elderly, and to develop environments that offer help, support and assistance during the realization of their daily activities. The identification of activities is a key piece for the provision of assistance to seniors who live alone. This work is focused on the activity recognition of the elderly who live independently at home. Here is presented OPAIEH, an ontology-based platform for activity identification of the elderly at home. The platform includes the ontological model, which allows a new activity characterization. Also, the platform includes a sensors network, a client device, and web server to perform the recognition of different activities that the elderly do inside their home. Furthermore, the platform generates a set of graphs that shows different statistics and behaviours of the users. In order toper form an experimental test on OPAIEH, a case study was developed as a proof of concept about the use of ontologies for the activity recognition task. The results encourages us to continue our work.
Round table «Co-generative knowledge: theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects»

In November 2018 in the National University “Odessa Maritime Academy,” the first round-table discussion “Co-generative Knowledge: Humanism, Innovation, Self-education” was held. One of the inspirations for the discussion was The Club of Rome's 50th-anniversary report calling for “New Enlightenment,” the transformation of thought, knowledge, and education. The Department of Philosophy, together with the International Academy of Psychosynergetics and Alphology (IAPA) presented the new interdisciplinary scientific and educational project with the primary aim of finding and implementing human- and culture-dimensional educational technologies, combining knowledge with human life practices.&#x0D; The second round-table discussion held at NU OMA on 14 June 2019, involved educators and researchers from universities of Dnipro, Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv. Various theoretical and practical issues of education, thinking, knowledge, and cognition were discussed as related to the concept of co-generative knowledge. Educators and researchers shared their insights on the societal needs in the human-dimensional paradigm of social development; on the features of modern philosophical and scientific thinking, axiological aspects of knowledge, and humanistic intentions of education. The subjects of the discussion were critical and integrated thinking, the problem of systematicity of knowledge in modern education, creative construction of educational process, the use of systemic methodology in teaching philosophical disciplines. The discussion was specifically focused on the problem of formation of an educated person, discovering the resources for his creativity and self-creation. The participants stressed the heuristic potential of philosophical knowledge and the need to adjust the content of Philosophy courses in order to reveal it, the importance of creating humanitarian educational practices based on Philosophy, in particular, philosophical and psychological ones. It was emphasised that they will not only promote individualisation of educational process, but foster students’ and teachers’ self-knowledge and self-actualisation.&#x0D; The participants have come to a conclusion that the concept of co-generative knowledge reveals the unity of thinking, knowledge, values and practice of human existence. The heuristic potential of the concept was revealed in historical, socio-political, as well as philosophical and psychological aspects. The alternative theoretical and methodological positions presented by the participants support the need for ongoing discussion on co-generative knowledge, thinking, and education.&#x0D; Round Table Leaders: Irina Donnikova, Natalуa Kryvtsova.&#x0D; Round table participants: Oleg Punchenko, Nataliia Savinova, Volodymyr Khmil, Alla Nerubasska, Anatolii Malivskyi, Ivan Zagrijchuk, Ievgeniia Ivanova, Pavlo Maiboroda, Yuriy Mielkov, Olga Pavlova, Sergiy Antonyuk, Andrij Serebryakov&#x0D;
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Capture The Flag: Método de Aprendizado para a Disciplina de Forense Computacional em uma Universidade Pública

Effectively evaluating the assimilation of content passed in the classroom is not always a trivial task. Therefore, new strategies are explored to ensure a better teaching experience. One of them may be the Capture The Flag (CTF), is a competition focused on solving information security challenges and that can approach issues related to computer forensics. This study aims to use the competition to measure the knowledge acquired through the discipline of Computational Forensics offered by a public university.
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Analysis of entrepreneurial behaviour of women farmers in Abia State, Nigeria

This study analysed entrepreneurial behaviour of women farmers in Abia state, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling method was used to select 120 women farmers from whom data were collected using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, entrepreneurial behaviour index and ordinary least square (OLS) regression technique were used to analyse data. Results showed that mean age, household size, farming experience and farm size of the women farmers were 44 years, 6 persons, 16 years and 0.6 hectares respectively. Mean entrepreneurial behaviour index of the women farmers was 44.34. The OLS regression result with double-log as lead equation posted an R2 value of 0.6392 and revealed that age, educational level, extension contact, farm income, membership to cooperative society and profit motive were significant determinants of entrepreneurial behaviour of women farmers. Majority of the women farmers had high input cost, difficulty in getting loan, land procurement issues and lack of requisite support from research institutions as constraints to their entrepreneurial engagements. The study recommends that state and local governments should make policies and establish programmes that will promote entrepreneurial skills of women farmers, curb unemployment and alleviate poverty among women.&#x0D; Keywords: Behaviour index, entrepreneurial behaviour, entrepreneurship, women farmers
Thinking about the Architecture of the Discovery Platform of the TRIPLE Project

This paper proposes three scenarios developed on the basis of the study of the TRIPLE project proposal, the results of users needs study conducted by a TRIPLE project partner (Abertay University) and the evolution of existing aggregation platforms (ISIDORE, OpenAire, Mosa, Narcis, etc.) which give access to scholar's productions. It aims to outline selection criteria, in terms of scientific and technical information and software architecture.
Computer Adaptive Testing using Iterative Algorithm

The study was conducted to understand how the computer adaptive testing (CAT) would greatly enhance the testing experience of students taking the admission test.It provides the idea of integrating iterative algorithm to computer adaptive testing to have a tailoring method on administering questions to the test-takers and have an ability to estimate each question that has been submitted.It also included additional features which are online pre-registration and the decision support system.The processes of creating a computer adaptive testing was also discussed in this research and how the iterative algorithm would be integrated in the system.The administering of question and managing of test and the system's function were tested using real data from the respondents.The developed system was evaluated using the ISO 25010 quality criteria to acquire the best characteristics and functions of the system.The result of the overall evaluation was 4.81 which revealed that the testers gave favor for the features and functions of the developed system.
Laws of Blasphemy in Non-Muslim Countries An Analytical Study

A blasphemy law is a law relating to blasphemy or irreverence towards holy prophets or beliefs or traditions. These laws may forbid: the vilification of religion, religious insults, defamation of religion, denigration of religion, offending feelings, or the contempt of religion. In some jurisdictions, blasphemy laws include hate speech laws that extend beyond prohibiting the imminent incitement of hatred and violence. This study examines the Blasphemy laws of UK, the USA, Canada, France, Denmark, Norway, Israel, Australia, Germany, Austria, Brazil, Ireland, Greece, Malta and Zimbabwe. Blasphemy law has been implemented almost in all the non-Muslim countries especially where legislation is based on the divine scriptures or Bible. This study proves that these non-Muslim countries still retain blasphemy and related laws. The existence of these rules in these countries proves that blasphemy is still a crime according to their own laws. The Western jurisdictions retain such laws in their books and some have even enforced them in recent years. Also there have been some prosecutions recently. This study proves the insincerity of the non-Muslim countries who, despite the presence of these laws in their own countries, force Muslim countries to eradicate such laws which are related to Tāūẖyn-y-Risāʾlāt or Blasphemy in Muslim Countries in the name of freedom of Speech.
Self-Cleansing and Special Healing Properties of River Ganga: Million People Depend on this Water

Ganga is known to be a help to a tremendous measure of individuals in India and is known to be the heartbeat of the profound existence of the Hindu culture.Self-purifying and recuperating power have consistently been related with stream Ganga.In any case, of late, logical research has likewise sponsored this case.
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN KEPUTUSAN RESERVASI KAMAR HOTEL

The system currently running at ABC hotels in Surabaya is desktop-based, so when booking a hotel, customers still have to come to the hotel to get information about the hotel and hotel services and to book rooms and other facilities from the hotel. Therefore a website-based system is needed so that customers are facilitated in terms of booking and search for hotel information including information on room availability, room reservations, to payment transactions. The system was developed from the old system which was given additional features such as warning messages when the check-in date was entered close to the check-in date that was already filled in, and the system could provide suggestions in the form of dates that were still available. Development of this ordering information system, we use diagram modelling such as Use Case Diagrams, flowcharts, Entity Relationship Diagrams and prototyping models. The method used in the development of the booking system uses the waterfall method with the aim of facilitating the process of developing this hotel room reservation system so that it can be completed on time in accordance with ABC hotel requests.
Relevance of Matrices and Image Processing

An image is formed by the small bit of information namely pixel which is stored in the form of an array or a matrix. An image is converted into a digital form and some operations are carried out on this so that an improved image can be obtained and some specific information regarding the same can be recovered too; this procedure is known as image processing. Different processes in image processing involve different methods and operations applied. Matrix Theory has great importance in the operations applied in image processing. This manuscript is focused on the relationship of matrix theory and image processing in various applications of image processing. In order to understand the higher dimension matrices in image processing, some applications are considered to give a good insight.
FPGA Based Digital Implementation of Adaptive Synchronization Methodology for 6-D Chaotic System

In this paper, we proposed the FPGA based digital implementation of synchronization methodology for 6-D chaotic systems via nonlinear feedback adaptive control technique.We derived new results for the adaptive controllers and the parameter update laws based on Lyapunov stability theory to achieve the synchronization between identical 6-D chaotic systems.Since the digitization of chaotic synchronization is necessary for digital communication, the proposed adaptive synchronization methodology is implemented in digital circuits based on Field Programmable Gate Array chip.The digital chaotic signal also generated using MATLAB simulink and Xilinx System Generator technology.The numerical simulation and FPGA outputs are used to prove the robustness and effectiveness of our proposed methodology.
Computational Opportunities In The Estimation Of Free-living Temporal Gait Parameters From Wearable Accelerometry Data

Wearable accelereometrs are widely used to monitor free-living physical activity (PA) in the variety of epidemiological and clinical studies. Due to a small size, long battery life and low costs their popularity grew exponentially in recent years. This motivates researchers to seek additional utility of free-living accelerometery outside traditional PA measurements. Arguably, the assessment of mobility and gait parameters is one of the most popular and exciting applications of wearable accelerometers. However, because of the sheer size of free-living, sub-second level accelerometry data, the choice of existing analytical methods and the development of new ones is highly limited by the computational capabilities of modern computers and workstations. In this work, we explore possible solutions to this challenge. Namely, multi-core and graphics processing unit (GPU) computing. As a motivating example, we use the Adaptive Empirical Pattern Transformation (ADEPT), an open-source, dictionary-based pattern recognition method dedicated to the segmentation of walking strides in high-density accelerometry data. PURPOSE: We propose to minimize the computational time of the ADEPT algorithm by application of the GPU computing using inexpensive, desktop workstation equipped with the consumer-grade GPU. METHODS: We use data collected on 5 healthy participants equipped with the wrist-worn tri-axial Actigraph GT3X monitor over 48-hour period at sampling frequency of 100Hz. Next, we deploy the ADEPT algorithm on single-core Intel I9-900K CPU, 8-core CPU and Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU and measure total computation time. RESULTS: Average single-core CPU computation time was equal to 607.70 (sd = 0.3), multicore CPU was 344.40 (sd = 0.8) and GPU was 25.52 (sd = 0.07) seconds. GPU enabled computing allowed for nearly 23 times faster computation with respect to single-core and 14 times with respect to multicore processing. CONCLUSIONS: GPU accelerated computing allows for the application of more complex and time-consuming methods in the statistical analysis of high-density accelerometry data collected in free-living settings over multiple days. Additionally, it creates possibilities for scaling-up computationally intensive methods to much larger samples enabling their application in large epidemiological studies.
Gender classification based on voice signals using fuzzy models and optimization algorithms

This paper describes a gender classification scheme based on voice signals in which 16 different fuzzy models are proposed and optimized using four bio-inspired optimization algorithms and the quasi-Newton method. The classification scheme considers four data sets and five different voice features to define the input values of an algorithm in the optimization process. The inputs of each fuzzy model define the mean and variance of their Gaussian membership functions, and their fitness is evaluated by the input values of the algorithm and mean squared error as objective function to be minimized. A comparative analysis between models, algorithms and data sets is made to obtain conclusions according to the results of each optimized model.
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Reduction of Shipping Cost Volatility in the Global Supply Chain: Consumers and Blockchain

Abstractâ€” This report examines the issue of reduction of shipping cost volatility within the global supply chain. The idea is that through the reduction of such supply chain shipping cost volatility, cost savings can be achieved and then passed onto the client firms and from them onto the end-consumer in the commodity chain. This issue is discussed in relation to the way in which blockchain technology can facilitate such cost reductions through the elimination of variance, inventory carrying costs and waste within the supply chain. All of these factors and others such as the integration of smart contracts, space optimization analytics and supply chain volatility indexing among other blockchain supported solutions contribute to shipping cost reduction. Blockchain is described in some depth in order to illustrate its applicability to the supply chain and logistics environment. Blockchain is described as a distributed ledger type system in which all nodes on a given network have full visibility and access to the blocks of date embedded within the system. Furthermore, blockchain is shown to have no centralized management system or authority. The end result is that blockchain is an emerging technology that supports shipping cost reduction at the manufacturing level, distribution level and retail level of any commodity class or product.