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Intellectual Property Rights of Faculty in the Digital Age—Evolution or Dissolution in 21st Century Academia?

Unforeseen forces are at work in higher education today. The purpose of this article is to explore the issues involved in the changing landscape. Decisions are and will be made that impact the intellectual property rights of faculty. It is important to be cognizant of the factors involved and alert to possible ramifications. The basics of the copyright law and their application in our traditional, face-to-face classrooms will be examined. The picture changes when online delivery is considered. The results of a simple survey of faculty regarding their expectations of copyright ownership will be shared. Issues that may make a difference and additional factors involved in Massive Open Online Courses will then be discussed. In some cases, existing policies of colleges and universities are being applied to these issues at least for the time being. A sample will be provided. The role of our professional organizations and unions will play a role in the ultimate decisions. Their relevant policies and recommendations will also be discussed.
IWS — Nórdico polimarca INSTA SBC EN 13476

El objetivo de este proyecto es certificar las tuberías espirales de PE producidas por Innovative Water Systems OÜ de acuerdo con la norma Nórdica INSTA SBC EN 13476 y así aumentar las exportaciones a los mercados finlandés, sueco, noruego, danés e islano.
Orally delivered nanoparticle drug-delivery systems for dental applications and their systemic toxicity

Abstract For many decades, the prominent thrust of pharmaceutical research has been to deliver drugs in the form of suitable drug-delivery systems or dosage forms to achieve efficient therapeutic effects. In recent years, there has been unparalleled development in pharmacotherapeutics, especially in characterizing materials at the nanoscale level and the introduction of polymers that can be used to control the delivery of the drug to a specific organ. The new areas of targeting drugs using the antibodies are gaining momentum in drug-delivery research. Nanotechnology and nanoscience are widely seen as having great potential to deliver benefits to many areas including engineering, consumer products, and health care. Concurrently, the application of nanotechnology in health care is posing new safety challenges in the human body. The regulatory bodies worldwide are critically thinking about creating regulatory pathways for the nanoparticulate drug-delivery systems. This chapter addresses various aspects of orally delivered nanostructured drug-delivery systems and their systemic toxicity.
FLASHLAMP DRIVE CIRCUIT

The invention provides a power supply or drive circuit for a pulsed flashlamp which utilizes a two-core component having common windings as both an inductor for arc mode drive and for breakdown triggering of the lamp. Discharge of a capacitor through the inductor and lamp is controlled by a high speed semiconductor switch which is turned on and off by a suitable control, current flowing from the inductor through a one-way path including the lamp when the switch is off. The control maintains the ratio of the current variation through the lamp to the average current through the lamp substantially constant.
Art historiographies in central and eastern europe an inquiry from the perspective of entangled histories

Our project proposes a fragmentary account of the art histories produced in present-day Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia between 1850 and 1950, from an entangled histories perspective. We will look at the relationships between the art histories produced in these countries and the art histories produced in Western Europe. But, more importantly, we will investigate how the art histories written in the countries mentioned above resonate with each other, either proposing conflicting interpretations of the past, or ignoring uncomfortable competing discourses. We will investigate the art histories written between 1850 and 1950 because we are interested in how art history contributed to nation building discourses. Therefore, we will focus on those art histories that concur to nationalising the past. Our project is articulated around three crucial concepts – periodisation, style and influence – set in the context of relevant contemporary historiographies produced in Western Europe, and analysing the entanglements with competing historiographies in each of the countries considered. We will focus on two main issues: 1. How did Central and Eastern European art historians adopt, adapt and respond to theoretical and methodological issues developed elsewhere, and 2. What are the periodisations of art produced on the territory of Central and Eastern European countries; what are the theoretical and methodological strategies for conceptualising local styles; and how was the concept of influence used in establishing hierarchical relationships. Researching the conceptualisation of a theoretical framework that would accommodate the artistic production of the past will show the difficulties in dealing with a complex reality without simplifying and essentializing it along ideological lines. The research will also show that the three concepts that we focus on are not neutral or strictly descriptive, and that their use in art history needs to be reconsidered.
An architecture to integrate IEC 61131-3 systems in an IEC 61499 distributed solution

The paper presents a software architecture to integrate IEC-61131 and IEC-61499 modules in a DCS solutions.The architecture permits to reuse IEC-61131 software.The architecture permits to maintain IEC-61499 advanced sw engineering concepts.A methodology on how to perform integration utilizing the architecture is presented via a case study.The architecture does not introduce significant performance overhead. The IEC 61499 standard has been developed to allow the modeling and design of distributed control systems, providing advanced concepts of software engineering (such as abstraction and encapsulation) to the world of control engineering. The introduction of this standard in already existing control environments poses challenges, since programs written using the widespread IEC 61131-3 programming standard cannot be directly executed in a fully IEC 61499 environment without reengineering effort. In order to solve this problem, this paper presents an architecture to integrate modules of the two standards, allowing the exploitation of the benefits of both. The proposed architecture is based on the coexistence of control software of the two standards. Modules written in one standard interact with some particular interfaces that encapsulate functionalities and information to be exchanged with the other standard. In particular, the architecture permits to utilize available run-times without modification, it allows the reuse of software modules, and it utilizes existing features of the standards. A methodology to integrate IEC 61131-3 modules in an IEC 61499 distributed solution based on such architecture is also developed, and it is described via a case study to prove feasibility and benefits. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed solution does not add substantial load or delays to the system when compared to an IEC 61131-3 based solution. By acting on task period, it can achieve performances similar to an IEC 61499 solution.
Households' access and use of water and sanitation facilities in poor urban areas of Kampala, Uganda

Access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation is a key public health measure to prevent outbreak of diseases such as diarrhoea. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 50 randomly selected slums of Kampala to assess the sources of water and sanitation facilities used in urban informal settlements. A total of 1,500 household respondents were interviewed. More than half (63.6%) of the respondents were using piped water for their domestic needs. The majority of the respondents (68.3%) had shared sanitation facilities and only 20% of the respondents had private ones. The factors influencing access to sanitation facilities included; household ownership, number of families sharing a toilet stand, cost of the sanitation facilities, stability of the income of household members and cleanliness of the facilities used. This paper thus provides knowledge insights on which more sustainable options for water and sanitation technologies in urban poor settlements can be based.
“Senhorinha cinemofila”

Com o afinco de analisar a representação da feminilidade no cinema, que porta significados múltiplos, esse texto apresenta a importante relação entre cinema e moda nos anos 1920, revelando o poder de influência que esse veículo de comunicação teve nas experiências de vida de homens e mulheres que desfrutaram dos espaços de exibição. Para tal propósito, a metodologia consiste em realizar um breve panorama do impacto do cinema no meio sociocultural brasileiro da época e das modificações nos referenciais culturais de Paris para Hollywood, em termos de linguagem cinematográfica, e, finalmente, observar como a moda estava presente nessas transformações e como ela se destacou nesse contexto.
Blur identification with assumption validation for sensor-based video reconstruction and its implementation on field programmable gate array

Restoration methods, such as super-resolution (SR), largely depend on the accuracy of the point spread function (PSF). PSF estimation is an ill-posed problem, and a linear and uniform motion is often assumed. In real-life systems, this may deviate significantly from the actual motion, impairing subsequent restoration. To address the above, this work proposes a dynamically configurable imaging system that combines algorithmic video enhancement, field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based video processing and adaptive image sensor technology. Specifically, a joint blur identification and validation (BIV) scheme is proposed, which validates the initial linear and uniform motion assumption. For the cases that significantly deviate from that assumption, the real-time reconfiguration property of an adaptive image sensor is utilised, and the sensor is locally reconfigured to larger pixels that produce higher frame-rate samples with reduced blur. Results demonstrate that once the sensor reconfiguration gives rise to a valid motion assumption, highly accurate PSFs are estimated, resulting in improved SR reconstruction quality. To enable real-time reconstruction, an FPGA-based BIV architecture is proposed. The system&apos;s throughput is significantly higher than 25 fps, for frame sizes up to 1024 × 1024, and its performance is robust to noise for signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) as low as 20 dB.
GNSS‐ISR data fusion: General framework with application to the high‐latitude ionosphere

A mathematical framework is presented for the fusion of electron density measured by incoherent scatter radar (ISR) and total electron content (TEC) measured using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). Both measurements are treated as projections of an unknown density field (for GNSS-TEC the projection is tomographic; for ISR the projection is a weighted average over a local spatial region) and discrete inverse theory is applied to obtain a higher fidelity representation of the field than could be obtained from either modality individually. The specific implementation explored herein uses the interpolated ISR density field as initial guess to the combined inverse problem, which is subsequently solved using maximum entropy regularization. Simulations involving a dense meridional network of GNSS receivers near the Poker Flat ISR demonstrate the potential of this approach to resolve sub-beam structure in ISR measurements. Several future directions are outlined, including (1) data fusion using lower level (lag product) ISR data, (2) consideration of the different temporal sampling rates, (3) application of physics-based regularization, (4) consideration of nonoptimal observing geometries, and (5) use of an ISR simulation framework for optimal experiment design.
LANDCARE MEDiterranean cross-border network for local rural governance improvement to enhance rural waste management

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The prevention of rural waste production and the recycling of material deriving from human activities in rural communities are currently not well developed in the Mediterranean area. Residuals from breeding and agriculture are often treated all together, even though differentiating waste would prove much easier than in the case of industrial or urban waste for instance. Due to the increase in waste generation and the consequences for local populations (health issues, pollution of soil and water resources), many Mediterranean territories share the need to develop sound environmental systems for the management of rural waste. LANDCARE MED project aims to provide the necessary tools and methodology for local authorities (i.e. rural villages) in order to develop integrated strategies and policies in the field of rural waste management. In particular, the actors involved in the project will implement a system where any kind of residual in livestock and agriculture related activities has a reasonable and efficient way of reusing. This objective will be achieved through a small-scale rural waste management approach and the exploitation of innovative technologies, which both allow to enhance the role of the farmer from source of the problem to key factor of its solution by changing its role from passive actor to active stakeholder. _x000D_
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ACHAT D’UN SERVICE DE CONSEIL MENANT AU DÉVELOPPEMENT D’UN NOUVEAU MODÈLE D’AFFAIRES DANS LE DOMAINE DE L’INTERNATIONALISATION DE L’ENTREPRISE

Le projet concerne le développement du modèle d’affaires de MR Mariusz Ryl, qui traite de la transformation du verre, permettant à l’entreprise d’entrer dans de nouveaux marchés étrangers dans le secteur de la construction. Grâce à la stratégie développée, une expansion bien pensée sur les marchés étrangers sera possible, ce qui affectera à son tour l’obtention de revenus d’exportation, l’acquisition de clients étrangers et la construction de l’image de l’entreprise sur de nouveaux marchés. Le soutien du projet contribuera à accroître l’expansion internationale de l’entreprise. Le projet développera un nouveau modèle d’affaires qui comprendra, entre autres, les éléments suivants: 1. Informations de base sur le document: a) le nom du demandeur, b) le nom du prestataire de services de conseil, c) le nom des auteurs du document, d) la date à laquelle le document a été rédigé. 2. Une brève description de l’histoire et des activités du demandeur. 3. Définition d’objectifs stratégiques et opérationnels dans le cadre de l’activité d’exportation planifiée de l’entreprise. 4. Description des produits (produits ou services) de l’entreprise destinés à l’internationalisation ainsi que l’analyse SWOT. 5. Analyse de la position concurrentielle de l’entreprise. 6. Examen des marchés stratégiques (y compris l’identification des marchés cibles sélectionnés pour les activités d’exportation de l’entreprise et la justification). 7. Effectuer une analyse des actes juridiques, des procédures, des douanes, des pratiques commerciales et des règles régissant l’accès des produits ou services de l’entreprise à certains marchés cibles (y compris la définition de normes, d’exigences, de certificats). 8. Identification et justification du choix des actions recommandées pour la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’internationalisation de l’entreprise, nécessaires pour entrer sur de nouveaux marchés (y compris leur calendrier initial et leur fiche financière). Le principal indicateur du projet sera la stratégie développée pour l’internationalisation des activités de l’entreprise multi-industrielle MR Mariusz Ryl et les activités qui seront mises en œuvre dans le cadre du modèle d’affaires développé.
Setting up and implementation of sustainable and multifunctional rural development model based on organic and competitive agriculture

Consumers are increasingly demanding organic agricultural products. This creates a new market for agricultural products which are produced in an environmentally-friendly way. Also the Community policy (EC Reg. 1257/97) promotes production methods compatible with the increasing needs of protection and improvement of the environment, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity, as well as with the need to safeguard natural spaces and landscapes for sustainable agricultural development. Different studies prove that organic farming requires more labour input and triggers processes of diversification for economic activities (such as tourism, services, processing of agricultural products, etc.) that are enhanced by the image of being "natural" which is inherent to the organic farming concept. The main problem SIMOCA has addressed, which can also be considered a new approach, is the lack of a sustainable rural development strategy that can integrate socio-economic, agricultural, cultural and environmental aspects. The project has not only tackled all these aspects, but it has also confronted several additional problems, such as: - Weak competitiveness and environmental-friendliness of agriculture, - Depopulation and sub-urbanisation problems, - Loss of cultural heritage, - Poor diversification of economic activities and weakness in international relationships, - Shortcomings in infrastructures.
TRANSGENIC ANIMALS EXPRESSING TRANSDOMINANT NEGATIVE RETROVIRAL NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS

The present invention relates to non-vaccinal and non-pharmacologic compositions and methods for controlling complex retroviral infections. In particular, the present invention provides transgenic animals expressing a transdominant negative Rex gene product that inhibits retroviral replication.
‘Archaeology Time with Miss Jessica’ Archaeology education in summer schools and summer camp in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Archaeology education benefits not only archaeologists, but also teachers and students. It fosters future stewards of our cultural heritage while making any classroom lesson more exciting and engaging for the students. In an effort to realize both of these goals, the author undertook an archaeology education programme in her local area of Upper Peninsula Michigan using a dual approach. She coordinated and implemented archaeology education activities in four local elementary schools during summer school, on a weekly basis, and developed and led an archaeology summer camp for children in conjunction with a local chapter of the 4-H Club. Teaching methods and activities varied between the two approaches; however, object handling was a key component of every lesson. Activities included learning about the instructor through examining objects she had brought from home, the dustbin game and skeleton game, a wastebasket excavation to learn context and stratigraphy, a mock excavation, a pot-mending activity, the creation of a museum exhibit, a “Maya Math” activity using the Maya numbering system, and a human evolution activity using replica hominid crania. Each approach presented its own challenges and rewards, but ultimately the author was able to inculcate over one hundred future stewards of our cultural heritage.
Harmonization of Intercultural Barriers in International Business: Case of Latvia and Norway

Accessibility of information, weakening of national protectionism, creation of different trade blocks, technology development and many other processes in modern enterprises require to look beyond their national borders. This can be called – globalization and its ways of expression. The aim of the paper is to analyse and evaluate different cultural dimensions in international business environment in order to develop suggestions for harmonization of intercultural barriers. Different research methods are used, for example - comparison method is used to evaluate individual cultural background`s impact on the work environment and management style, interviews and expert method is used to specify the observations and monographic method helps to integrate theory of cultural dimensions in the results of the study. Cross-cultural differences most effectively can be recognize in comparison, so the research paper subject is management of cultural differences and the scope is cultures of the business environment in Latvia and Norway. Harmonization of cultural barriers in International Business is one of the main preconditions for sustainable entrepreneurship. The results obtained can be used in organizational culture management development by introducing the necessary changes in the identified areas. Research on factors influencing management leadership style and organizational manner based on cultural differences between too or more nationalities provides recommendations at enterprise level for CEOs` or higher level of company management. The amount of foreign investments in Latvia according to the data of Bank of Latvia and the Central Statistical Bureau in the period from 2005 - 2013 has increased almost six times. This has created an international business environment, requiring people from different cultural backgrounds to work in a close cooperation to achieve common objectives. Data from Investment and Development Agency of Latvia shows that (at the end of 2013 th ), countries with the largest investments in Latvian enterprises` capitals are Sweden, Netherlands and Norway. Norway is in the first place in the “Human Development Index” ranking and sixth in the “Doing Business –Economy” ranking which confirms that Norway is one of the most successful of Scandinavian countries. In 2013 th 337 Latvian Companies reported Norwegian direct investments in their capital. Norwegian and Latvian manager leadership styles and organizational manner are affected by cultural barriers. According to constant changes in international economy it is important to minimize the negative impact of cultural differences as much as possible. The result of this research is anticipated as cross-cultural differences minimizing instrument which could be used to maximize the economical gain of both sides.
Energy saving mechanisms on high communication layers

With the large deployment of interconnected objects and systems, energy consumed by computing equipment is becoming more and more important, and saving energy consumption, particularly at the network layer, becomes a very pertinent issue. Energy saving solutions are generally considered at low communication layers; however, higher layers, typically transport and application ones, have not only an important impact on energy consumption, but also can negatively influence the energy saving mechanisms applied at lower MAC and physical levels. In this context, we propose two energy saving mechanisms for the transport and application layers of the Internet stack. The first one consists in an improvement of a classical but not well-known mechanism aimed at maintaining opened transport level connections. The second one is related to the adaptation of the qos offered to multimedia applications in order to minimize energy requirements of underlying layers. NS-3 simulation results show the benefits of each mechanism.