bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Betegjogok gyakorlása
Authors: Petkó Mihály
Published: June 2017

Getting medical care is normally not a voluntary decision of people. It is a necessity for people in sick conditions. Most people also have concerns regarding their personality rights as patients. The essay analyzes how patient rights are treated and exercised in Hungary from a mainly practical point of view.
pénzmosás elleni küzdelem nemzetközi szervezetei
Authors: Pintér Beatrix
Published: June 2017

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Genetikai teszt a fogyasztók számára
Authors: Tárczy Edit Zsuzsanna
Published: June 2017

The European Academies Science Advisory Council (hereafter: EASAC) and the Federationof European Academies of Medicine (hereafter: FEAM) published a study on „Direct-toconsumergenetic testing for health-related purposes in the European Union” in the summer of2012.This paper shows the results of the research of the working group of the two mentionedorganizations. The main aim was to investigate the scientific, ethic questions and thequestions in connection with the possible regulation. The second aim was to define principlesand recommendations for the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council ofMinisters and the political decision-makers of the Member States.This paper also shows the results of the workshop – organized by the EASAC, the FEAM andthe Science and Technology Options Assessment (hereafter: STOA) - in the end of 2012.Finally, there are some facts on the regulations on the genetic tests outside the EU.
amerikai radikális feminista gondolatai a nemek közötti egyenlőtlenségről – CatharineA. MacKinnon: A feminizmus változásai – Előadások életről és jogról
Authors: Mádi Sarolta
Published: June 2017

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konzuli védelem nyújtásának feltételei a magyar jogban
Authors: Becánics Adrienn
Published: June 2017

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Changes to the copyright collective management, orphan works
Authors: Petkó Mihály
Published: June 2017

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Reform des Gesellschaftsrechts in Europa
Authors: Szikora Veronika
Published: June 2017

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Kisértékű és kiemelt jelentőségű perek speciális szabályai a polgári perjogban
Authors: Lipták-Vida Gabriella
Published: June 2017

My paper is about the preferential significance and minor value actions special rules in the civil proceeding. These types of actions have several special rules compared to the general rules and have specialities compared to each. The specialities are multiple the most important is the sum in dispute. This is under 1 M florins in minor value actions and above 400 M florins in preferential significance values. These worths are too low in minor value actions and too high in preferential significance actions. This is proven by that there are almost no cases where these rules are adaptable.

These rules are simple and easy to use it but not common in civil proceedings. It is mistake because these are useful rules and these would make the actions more simple.
személyes szabadsághoz való jog érvényesülése a Bűnvádi Perrendtartásban
Authors: Szabó Zsanett
Published: June 2017

In this study, first of all I am dealing with the question, how the right to personal liberty prevails in the Bűnvádi Perrendtartás, however at the beginning I would like to introduce how the law for the personal liberty formed and how it appeared in Hungary and in the international documents, so in the British, American and French law as well.

The most serious barrier of the personal liberty is the criminal law, so i find it especially important to examine that for this reason what kind of safeguards were placed into the Bűnvádi Perrendtartás.

In general it can be said that the most important guarantees of the personal liberty are found in the principles of the criminal law, for example presumption of innocence, and through this it prevails in the Bűnvádi Perrendtartás' system.

Firstable the limitation of the personal liberty has to be looked in the coercive measures, so I studied the pre-trial detention institution, that besides the basic principle what kind of safeguards were brought in by the legislature.

In the end, it can be said that the right to personal liberty influences the whole Bűnvádi Perrendtartás, and in the cases where there were limitations, they always solved it with a safeguard.
kisajátítási kártalanítás
Authors: Andorkó Imre
Published: June 2017

The regulation of expropriation law is indicative of the sound of rule of law. It shows how the state treats vulnerable groups, and people adversely affected by expropriation. In this paper I will give a short overview of the rules concerning compensation for expropriation, from the inception of expropriation law, right up to 2014. I pay particular attention to the characteristics of the regulation in the socialist era between 1948, and the regime change in 1989/1990. I expand on how Hungary tried to free itself of the burdensome heritage of the socialist regulation of that law, after the regime change of 1989/1990. Then I review the current status of legal regulation concerning compensation for expropriation that gives me a great opportunity to and explain suggestions de lege ferenda.
e-közigazgatás megvalósulásának garanciái
Authors: Veszprémi Bernadett
Published: June 2017

Der Artikel beschreibt die Garantien der Erreichung von eGovernment, das heisst was sind die Faktoren, mit deren Stärkung und Unterstützung elektronische Verwaltung verwirklicht ist. Unter den Hürden gibt es sowohl psychologische, als technische und finanzielle Barrieren auch. Das zentrale Element is die Strategie-Schaffung, die die einzelne Hindernisse abbauenden Massnahmen festlegt, Verantwortliche ernennt, und den finanziellen Hintergrund für die Entwicklung bestimmter Gebiete versichert.

Die Beteiligung der Bevölkerung, die Entwicklung und Stärkung der Rolle von Verwaltungspersonal in eGovernment, die IT-Entwicklungen, die Prozessoptimierung und Reorganisation, die organisatorische Erneuerung, die Umwandlung der rechtlichen Rahmen und deren Konvertierung an die neue, veränderte Umgebung und Lebenssituationen erfordern strategischen Ansatz und brauchen die Schaffung kurz-, mittel- und langfristiger Strategien. Die Strategien sollen ebenfalls flexibel, anpassungs- und erneuerungsfähig sein. Der Artikel beschäftigt sich mit den Elementen einer idealen Strategie.

Die Herausforderungen und Chancen der Informationsgesellschaft haben sich in unseren Alltag verwurzelt und sie sind auch ein integraler Bestandteil der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des Landes. Allerdings sind Finanzierungsmittel auch nötig zur Umsetzung der oben genannten Aufgaben, deshalb bedeutet die strategische Planung die exakte Projektierung der EU-Mittel, die sieben JahreimVoraus die Richtungen definiert, die die Unterstützungen abzurufen fähig und geeignet sind. Die Bedeutung von 2020 Széchenyi liegt in der Tatsache im Bereich des E-Government, dass getrennte Priorität in diesem Bereich zugeordnet hat.
Kártérítési jog Németországban
Authors: Fazekas Éva Dóra
Published: June 2017

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Az élettársi kapcsolat magyar szabályozása és az Élettársi Nyilatkozatok Nyilvántartása
Authors: Ferenczi Fanni
Published: June 2017

Az elmúlt évtizedekben Magyarországon és egész Európában jelentősen megnőtt az élettársi kapcsolatban élők, valamint az élettársi kapcsolatból született gyermekek száma. E tények, társadalmi tapasztalatok miatt szükség volt az élettársi kapcsolatra vonatkozó magyar szabályozás jelentős módosítására is, amire az új Polgári Törvénykönyvben került sor. Az élettársi kapcsolatok nyilvántartásában ugyanakkor fontos szerepet kaptak a közjegyzők. Közjegyző-helyettesi munkám során azt tapasztalatom, hogy a viszonylag gyakori jogszabályi változások miatt az élettársak nincsenek tisztában az élettársi kapcsolat joghatásaival.

Ezért rövid tanulmányomban bemutatom az élettársi kapcsolatra vonatkozó magyar szabályozás múltját, jelenét. Különös figyelmet szentelek a Magyar Országos Közjegyzői Kamara által vezetett Élettársi Nyilatkozatok Nyilvántartásának. Ez az áttekintés kitűnő lehetőséget biztosít a nyilvántartás kezelése során szerzett gyakorlati tapasztalataim és a nyilvántartásról kialakult véleményem megfogalmazására is.
Ügyfél jogállás, bizonyításos mérlegelés és a megállapított jogkövetkezmények funkcióinak egyes kérdései a fogyasztóvédelmi hatóság eljárásában
Authors: Joó Imre
Published: June 2017

This study focuses on the issues related to the procedures of the Hungarian Authority for Consumer Protection. The article includes the main questions from the field of administrative law, such as the problems of the legal status of consumers and the use of sanctions. I used contextual and teleological methods of interpretation to demonstrate the problems and the possible solutions.
Az alkotmánybíráskodás elméleti alapjairól
Authors: Szmodis Jenő
Published: June 2017

The paper researches preliminarily the problem of norm-control versus social-control. It criticizes the logical and normative approach of Consctitutional Court’s activity, pointing out this function necessarily deals with values. The paper introduces the ideological and historical antecedents of modern institutional norm-control, touching Grecian and early American ideas. The article finally refers spread of Constitutional Courts and some problematical phenomena of Hungarian Constitutional Court's activity.
Az igazságügyi szakértői tevékenység az állami szerepvállalás tükrében
Authors: Halmosné Siket Zsuzsanna
Published: June 2017

This is an essay about the connection between the judicial experts and the public sector. The expert opinion has a special role in the system of the envindeces in the criminal procedure. The expert opinion as a kind of evidence has a short history in the criminal procedure, because this evidence is the product of the new age. The second difference from the other evidences that the judicial expert needs a special quality, and because of this cause the law rules controls who has premitted to become expert and make expert opinion. The Criminal Procedure Act controls when should and when must delegate a judicial expert the criminal procedure. Consequently the state has a main role in connection with the activity of the experts by the law rules.

In the first part I show the short history of the appearance of the expert opinion in the criminal procedure.

In the second part I show the main law rules in connection with the judicial experts, and I write about the expert chambers, the list of experts, and the professional institutes and corporations.

The third part is about the fees and taxes in connection with the judicial experts. In this part I show the problems about who have to pay the fees in the end of the criminal procedure. The acitvity of the judicial expert is always expensive, so the expeneses can grow quickly. If the accused is acquited the expense will stay in encumbrance of the state, and if the accused is convicted, the accused will have to pay the expenses. So this expenses are enourmous encumbrances for everyone. This problem has waited solution yet. Reduction of  costs or hunting out  justice ?  Sometimes very hard to decide, which one is the better. The judicial experts also work in the private sector. The competition of the judicial experts is big in the private sector, and this phenomenon is influences the private prices.

The end of the essay is a summary which contains my main conclusions.
Coupling and Damping Effects on the Dynamics of Submerged Expanded Tubes in Borehole Wells
Authors: Karrech A , Seibi AC
Published: June 2017

Hydraulic expansion of submerged tubes is accomplished by propelling a mandrel through it using differential pressure. This process deforms the tube beyond its elastic limit. Toward the end of the expansion process, the mandrel pops out of the tube resulting in displacement, stress, and pressure waves propagating through the system. A mathematical model has been developed to describe the dynamics of the tube-fluid system due to the pop-out phenomenon. The model takes into consideration the coupling effect between fluids and the structure, as well as the inherent system damping of its response. An analytical solution describing the wave propagation in the tube-fluid system was obtained. The model identified the potential failure locations and showed that the inherent system damping reduced the chances of failure but could not eliminate it completely. In addition, it showed that the coupling effect was more prominent in the tube as compared to the outer and inner fluids. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis was conducted in order to investigate the effect of the geometrical and material properties on the response. The sensitivity analysis showed that the coupling effect vanished with the increase in tube stiffness and reached an asymptotic value with an increase in formation stiffness.
Mobility Assisted Sensor Node Self-Deployment for Maximizing the Coverage of Wireless Sensor Networks using A Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Juli VV , Raja J
Published: June 2017

Wireless sensor networks extend the capability to monitor and control far-flung environments. However, sensor nodes must be deployed appropriately to reach an adequate coverage level for the successful acquisition of data. Modern sensing devices are able to move from one place to another for different purposes and constitute the mobile sensor network. This mobile sensor capability could be used to enhance the coverage of the sensor network. Since mobile sensor nodes have limited capabilities and power constraints, the algorithms which drive the sensors to optimal locations should extend the coverage. It should also reduce the power needed to move the sensors efficiently. In this paper, a genetic algorithm- (GA) based sensor deployment scheme is proposed to maximize network coverage, and the performance was studied with the random deployment using a Matlab simulation.
Selection and Assessment of Passive Cooling Techniques for Residential Buildings in Oman Using a Bioclimatic Approach
Authors: Al-Azri N , Zurigat YH , Al-Rawahi N
Published: June 2017

Passive cooling is an ancient technique used in air reconditioning and ventilation. Despite its historical use, its relevance in building design has never ceased. To be sure, with the increasing interest in saving energy and preserving the environment, passive cooling stands out as a sustainable possibility. However, this is not always a viable option, and its practicality is determined mainly by the system's functionality, the type of activities involved in the space to be cooled, and the surrounding area's bioclimatic variables (i.e. temperature, humidity, and diurnal temperature differences). In areas under consideration for passive cooling systems, bioclimatic charts are helpful. Comprehensive charts, in which yearlong hourly meteorological data are projected on a psychrometric chart, help to determine the fits required by a particular location. In this paper, psychrometric charts were developed for eight locations in Oman, and a systematic procedure on the selection and viability of using passive cooling techniques is provided through meteorological data. Givoni's passive cooling zones are used and the applicability of each technique is quantified. The eight study locations are widely scattered around and Oman, and possess great geographical diversity. The presented results can help delineate the applicability of each passive cooling technique for residential buildings at each of the study locations and their proximities.
Electromagnetic Field Detector Circuit for Low- Frequency Energy Applications
Authors: Bait-Suwailam M.M.
Published: June 2017

This study details an electromagnetic (EM) field radiation detector system that was developed for near-field low-frequency energy applications. The prototype constitutes the use of a dual-band monopole antenna system as a probe along with a detecting circuit. Furthermore, the prototype was equipped with a qualitative EM radiation strength display unit at its output stage. For proof of concept, the detecting probe was implemented on a printed-circuit board. Both numerical simulations were based on PSpice software (Cadence Design Systems, Inc., San Jose, California, USA) and measurements are presented and discussed. The EM field detector aimed to sense any potential sources of EM radiation from mobile phone units as well as WiFi access points, simultaneously, which is accomplished with the use of the dual-band antenna system. Such a sensitive detector has useful application as a stand-alone monitoring probe for troubleshooting as well as to identify sources of EM radiation interference threats for industrial high-speed electronic devices. Additionally, such a sensor is a potentially useful tool for site testing and scanning for optimal locations of base station masks for telecommunication service providers.  Other prototypes are also presented to illustrate the usefulness of such detectors in some of the aforementioned applications.
Sustainability in Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises: An Empirical Study
Authors: Garbie I.
Published: June 2017

The main goal of this paper is to analyze and investigate sustainable practices in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs). A comprehensive analysis and a mathematical framework are used to assess the sustainability indexes (SDIs) of each aspect/issue and pillar/dimension, and of the whole manufacturing enterprise. Sustainability in the whole manufacturing enterprise is represented by the sustainable development index (SDI). The results show that there is a significant difference in SDIs between aspects and dimensions, with economic sustainability representing the highest percentage in the SDI. Also, the results show that industrial companies are adopting sustainable practices and applying them to most of the issues/aspects of the dimensions, and they can direct manufacturing companies in the industrial sector to develop strategies for sustainability. This paper introduces a new understanding of the practices and implementation of sustainability/sustainable development by SMEs through assessing the SDIs.
An Investigation of Excessive Seepage from the Al-Fulaij Recharge Dam, Oman
Authors: Mohamedzein Y.E.A. , Al-Hashmi S.M. , Al-Rawas A.A.
Published: June 2017

The Al-Fulaij recharge dam is located on the Al Batinah coast in Oman and was constructed in 1992. The dam is about 3.3 km long and 7.7 m high with a storage capacity of 3.7 million cubic meters of water. It is an earthfill dam with silty, sandy gravel fill in the embankment. Excessive seepage of between 5,000–12,500 m3/day was observed during floods in 1993, and several sinkholes were noticed close to the upstream toe. Remedial work consisting of an upstream blanket and a cutoff trench wall was performed in 2000. However, these remedial measures failed and almost the same seepage was noticed again during the impoundment. This paper investigates possible causes of the seepage using a finite element model. The input data for the model were collected from site investigations and field records during the construction and monitoring of the dam. The study reveals that the most probable cause of the excessive seepage is the presence of a permeable soil layer underneath the dam due to the dissolution of the gypsum material.
Single CFTA Based Current-Mode Universal Biquad Filter
Authors: Singh S.V. , Tomar R.S. , Chauhan D.S.
Published: June 2017

This paper introduces a new current-mode (CM) universal biquad filter structure with optimum number of active and passive elements. In the design, the proposed circuit uses a single active element namely, current follower trans-conductance amplifier (CFTA) and two grounded capacitors as passive elements. The main feature of the proposed circuit is that it can realize all five standard filtering functions such as low pass (LP), band pass (BP), high pass (HP), band stop (BS) and all pass (AP) responses across an explicit high impedance output terminal through the appropriate selection of three inputs. In addition, the same circuit is also capable to simultaneously realize three filtering functions (LP, BP and HP) by the use of single current input signal. Moreover, the proposed structure is suited for low voltage, low power operations and offers the feature of electronic tunability of pole-frequency and quality factor. Further to extend the utility of the proposed circuit block higher order current-mode filters are also realized through direct cascading. A detailed non-ideal and parasitic study is also included. The performance of the circuits has been examined using standard 0.25 μ m CMOS parameters from TSMC.
Vibrations of Circular Plates with Elastically Restrained Edge against Translation and Resting on Elastic Foundation
Authors: Rao L.B. , Rao C.K.
Published: June 2017

The present paper deals with exact solutions for the free vibration characteristics of thin circular plates elastically restrained against translation and resting on Winkler-type elastic foundation based on the classical plate theory. Parametric investigations are carried out for estimating the influence of edge restraint against translation and stiffness of the elastic foundation on the natural frequencies of circular plates. The elastic edge restraint against translation and the presence of elastic foundation has been found to have a profound influence on vibration characteristics of the circular plate undergoing free transverse vibrations. Computations are carried out for natural frequencies of vibrations for varying values of translational stiffness ratio and stiffness parameter of Winkler-type foundation. Results are presented for twelve modes of vibration both in tabular and graphical form for use in design. Extensive data is tabulated so that pertinent conclusions can be arrived at on the influence of translational edge restraint and the foundation stiffness ratio of the Winkler foundation on the natural frequencies of uniform isotropic circular plates.
Preparation and Usage of Polyaluminum Chloride as a Coagulating Agent
Authors: Al-Dawery SK , Al-Joubori OH
Published: June 2017

Three different coagulating agents, Iraqi-produced alum, Swedish-produced alum, and laboratory- produced polyaluminum chloride (PAC) were used to clarify samples taken from Iraqi river water. A laboratory rig was built to produce PAC from the reaction between hydrochloric acid and aluminum powder. The results after raw water treatment showed that the dosage of PAC required for treatment was 98% less than that of alum when it was applied to water at a low turbidity and almost 90% less in the case of much higher turbidity. The application of PAC produced rapidly forming flocs and more compact sludge compared to that of alum. However, there were no significant changes in the pH of the solution. From the results obtained, the PAC agent performed better compared to alum and might be considered a good alternative to alum for raw water and waste water treatment.
Optimal Machining Parameters for Achieving the Desired Surface Roughness in Turning of Steel
Authors: Abhang LB , Hameedullah M
Published: June 2017

Due to the widespread use of highly automated machine tools in the metal cutting industry, manufacturing requires highly reliable models and methods for the prediction of output performance in the machining process. The prediction of optimal manufacturing conditions for good surface finish and dimensional accuracy plays a very important role in process planning. In the steel turning process the tool geometry and cutting conditions determine the time and cost of production which ultimately affect the quality of the final product. In the present work, experimental investigations have been conducted to determine the effect of the tool geometry (effective tool nose radius) and metal cutting conditions (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) on surface finish during the turning of EN-31 steel. First and second order mathematical models are developed in terms of machining parameters by using the response surface methodology on the basis of the experimental results. The surface roughness prediction model has been optimized to obtain the surface roughness values by using LINGO solver programs. LINGO is a mathematical modeling language which is used in linear and nonlinear optimization to formulate large problems concisely, solve them, and analyze the solution in engineering sciences, operation research etc. The LINGO solver program is global optimization software. It gives minimum values of surface roughness and their respective optimal conditions.
Dynamic Analysis and Vibration of Beam Inside Annulus for Ultra Short-Radius Water Jet Drilling
Authors: Pervez T , Al-Hiddabi SA , Al-Yahmadi A , Seibi AC
Published: June 2017

Conventional water-jet nozzle systems have been developed and partially used in the oil and gas industry to drill horizontal sidetracks. However, this technique still presents a few shortcomings associated with tube buckling and water jet sagging. Due to these problems, the drilled hole deviates from the desired path and does not reach the target reservoir. The issue becomes more complex due to the continuously moving boundaries representing the borehole profile, which is, in turn, governed by the nozzle dynamics. A mathematical model representing the dynamics of water jet drilling confined in a borehole along with drilling mud is developed to predict the sagging phenomenon during the drilling process. The closed form solution of the governing equation is obtained for horizontal drilling in shallow formation layers. The solution shows the strong influence of nozzle vibration and the magnitude of thrust force at the nozzle tip on the profile and the diameter of drilled hole. For sidetrack drilling of greater than 400 m length, the magnitude of sagging is large enough to miss the target reservoir. Furthermore, the dril string buckles at certain magnitudes of thrust forces and penetration lengths.
RBF Neural Network Approach for Identification and Control of DC Motors
Authors: Feilat EA , Ma'aita EK
Published: June 2017

In this paper, a neural network approach for the identification and control of a separately excited direct (DC) motor (SEDCM) driving a centrifugal pump load is applied. In this application, two radial basis function neural networks (RBFNN) are used: The first is a RBFNN identifier trained offline to emulate the dynamic performance of the DC motor-load system. The second is a RBFNN controller, which is trained to make the motor speed follow a selected reference signal. Two RBFNN control schemes are proposed using direct inverse and internal model control schemes. The performance of the RBFNN identifier and controller is investigated in terms of step response, sharp changes in speed trajectory, and sudden load change, as well as changes in motor parameters. The performance of RBFNN in system identification and control has been compared with the performance of the well-known back-propagation neural network (BPNN). The simulation results show that both of the BPNN and RBFNN controllers exhibit excellent dynamic response, adapt well to changes in speed trajectory and load connected to the motor, and adapt to the variations of motor parameters. Furthermore, the simulation results show that the step response of RBFNN internal model and direct inverse controllers are identical.
¿Cómo escribe el etnógrafo?. Una mirada hacia la metodología de Bourgois desde la idea de autoridad etnográfica
Authors: Furfaro Cristian
Published: June 2017

El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar la propuesta metodológica que Philippe Bourgois desarrolla en su obra En busca de respeto. Vendiendo crack en Harlem. Para ello, revisaremos la forma en que construye sus categorías teóricas y la estructura del libro, a partir de las observaciones realizadas y de las experiencias y opiniones de los habitantes de East Harlem. En este recorrido, repasaremos las perspectivas teóricas que el autor pone en juego, como así también los elementos que utiliza en la construcción de los relatos. Finalmente, reflexionaremos sobre la idea de autoridad etnográfica presente en el trabajo del antropólogo norteamericano.
PARA UMA SOCIOLOGIA DO CRIME E DA PENA NA OBRA DE ÉMILE DURKHEIM: AS REGRAS DO MÉTODO SOCIOLÓGICO
Authors: (Universidade de Lisboa) Sílvia Alves
Published: June 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo reconstruir a sociologia do crime e da punição de Émile Durkheim, partindo da interpretação da obra As regras do método sociológico.
A MEMÓRIA, SOB O OLHAR DA NEUROBIOLOGIA E DA NEUROPSICOLOGIA, E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O COMPORTAMENTO ANTISSOCIAL
Authors: (PUC/RS) Gabriel J. Chitto Gauer
Published: June 2017

As pesquisas de Antonio Damásio sobre o sistema nervoso central possibilitaram uma mudança de paradigmas, pois sugerem que as emoções e os sentimentos são indispensáveis para a racionalidade. A agressividade e o comportamento inadequado socialmente são investigados, pois, à luz de uma nova proposição.
TEORIA DA AÇÃO SIGNIFICATIVA: UMA CRÍTICA SOB O VIÉS DO FINALISMO
Authors: (PUC Minas) Pedro H. C. Fonseca
Published: June 2017

A teoria da ação significativa é a identificação mais atual da evolução dogmática do Direito Penal. No presente artigo, será desenvolvido o estudo da teoria da ação vislumbrada por Tomás Salvador Vives Antón, com base no pensamento do segundo Wittgenstein e na teoria da ação comunicativa de Jürgen Habermas. A criação da teoria da ação significativa permitiu o nascimento de uma nova estrutura conceitual analítica de crime, onde encontra-se não mais os elementos tipicidade, antijuridicidade e culpabilidade, mas sim, o tipo de ação (pretensão de relevância), a antijuridicidade formal (pretensão de ilicitude), culpabilidade (pretensão de reprovação) e a punibilidade (pretensão de necessidade de pena). Trata-se de uma ação que deve ser compreendida pelo intérprete à luz de atos de fé, diferentemente da estrutura finalista, que exige a explicação científica dos elementos do crime. Este texto tem como objetivo apontar uma crítica à este novo sistema sob o ponto de vista do Finalismo.
Cost Optimization of Multi-Level Multi-Product Distribution Using An Adaptive Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Sarwani Mohammad Zoqi , Mahmudy Wayan Firdaus , Naba Agus
Published: June 2017

Distribution is the challenging and interesting problem to be solved. Distribution problems have many facets to be resolved because it is too complex problems such as limited multi-level with one product, one-level and multi-product even desirable in terms of cost also has several different versions. In this study is proposed using an adaptive genetic algorithm that proved able to acquire efficient and promising result than the classical genetic algorithm. As the study and the extension of the previous study, this study applies adaptive genetic algorithm considering the problems of multi-level distribution and combination of various products. This study considers also the fixed cost and variable cost for each product for each level distributor. By using the adaptive genetic algorithm, the complexity of multi-level and multi-product distribution problems can be solved. Based on the cost, the adaptive genetic algorithm produces the lowest and surprising result compared to the existing algorithm
ExNOTic: Should We Be Keeping Exotic Pets?
Authors: Grant Rachel , Montrose V. , Wills Alison
Published: June 2017

There has been a recent trend towards keeping non-traditional companion animals, also known as exotic pets. These pets include parrots, reptiles, amphibians and rabbits, as well as small species of rodent such as degus and guinea pigs. Many of these exotic pet species are not domesticated, and often have special requirements in captivity, which many owners do not have the facilities or knowledge to provide. Keeping animals in settings to which they are poorly adapted is a threat to their welfare. Additionally, owner satisfaction with the animal may be poor due to a misalignment of expectations, which further impacts on welfare, as it may lead to repeated rehoming or neglect. We investigate a range of commonly kept exotic species in terms of their suitability as companion animals from the point of view of animal welfare and owner satisfaction, and make recommendations on the suitability of various species as pets.
Comparative Study of Stator Configurations of a Permanent Magnet Linear Oscillating Actuator for Orbital Friction Vibration Actuator
Authors: Hu Jianhui , Zhao Meng , Zou Jibin , Li Yong
Published: June 2017

A PM orbital friction vibration actuator (OFVA) which composes four linear oscillating actuators (LOA) is proposed in this paper. This paper presents the design, analysis, and experimental validation of stator configuration of a permanent magnet LOA to improve its thrust force characteristics. First, the magnetized topology and the coil configuration are interpreted. The optimization design goal of the LOA was established and the end effects of the actuator are illustrated. The influences of stator design parameters on the performance of LOA were investigated and the optimal parameters have been identified with reference to the thrust force density and thrust force ripple. Results showed that a quasi‐Halbach magnetized E‐cored LOA with obtrapezoid teeth has the best electromagnetic performances of all the LOAs examined here. Finally, the predicted thrust force characteristics were validated by measurements on a prototype actuator.
Apparatus for Scalable Functionalization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes via the Billups-Birch Reduction
Authors: Pham David , Zhang Kevin , Lawal Olawale , Ghosh Saunab , Gangoli Varun , Ainscough Thomas , Kellogg Bernie , Hauge Robert , Adams W. , Barron Andrew
Published: June 2017

A prototype design of a reactor for scalable functionalization of SWCNTs by the reaction of alkyl halides with Billups-Birch reduced SWCNTs is described. The Hauge apparatus is designed to allow for the safe handling of all the reagents and products under an inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures. The extent of reaction of Li/NH3 solution with the SWCNTs is measured in-situ by solution conduction, while homogenous mixing is ensured by the use of a homogenizer, and thermocouple are placed at different heights within the reactor flask. Addition of an alkyl halide yield alkyl-functionalized SWCNTs, which may be isolated by solvent extraction leaving a solid sample that is readily purified by hydrocarbon extraction. As an example, reaction of SWCNT/Li/NH3 with 1-iododecane yields dodecane-functionalized SWCNTs (C12-SWCNTs), which have been characterized by TG/DTA, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. Sample extraction during the reaction allows for probing of the rate of the reaction in order to determine the end point of the reaction, which for C12-SWCNTs (at −78 °C) is 30 min.
Dental Wear: Attrition, Erosion, and Abrasion—A Palaeo-Odontological Approach
Authors: Sperber Geoffrey
Published: June 2017

This paper reviews the surface ablation of early hominin teeth by attrition, abrasion, and erosive dental wear. The occurrence of these lesions is explored in a sample of South African fossil australopithecine dentitions revealing excessive wear. Interpretation of the nature of the dietary components causing such wear in the absence of carious erosion provides insight into the ecology of the Plio-pleistocene epoch (1–2 million years ago). Fossil teeth inform much of the living past by their retained evidence after death. Tooth wear is the ultimate forensic dental evidence of lives lived.
Information Technology Project Portfolio Implementation Process Optimization Based on Complex Network Theory and Entropy
Authors: Wang Qin , Zeng Guangping , Tu Xuyan
Published: June 2017

In traditional information technology project portfolio management (ITPPM), managers often pay more attention to the optimization of portfolio selection in the initial stage. In fact, during the portfolio implementation process, there are still issues to be optimized. Organizing cooperation will enhance the efficiency, although it brings more immediate risk due to the complex variety of links between projects. In order to balance the efficiency and risk, an optimization method is presented based on the complex network theory and entropy, which will assist portfolio managers in recognizing the structure of the portfolio and determine the cooperation range. Firstly, a complex network model for an IT project portfolio is constructed, in which the project is simulated as an artificial life agent. At the same time, the portfolio is viewed as a small scale of society. Following this, social network analysis is used to detect and divide communities in order to estimate the roles of projects between different portfolios. Based on these, the efficiency and the risk are measured using entropy and are balanced through searching for adequate hierarchy community divisions. Thus, the activities of cooperation in organizations, risk management, and so on—which are usually viewed as an important art—can be discussed and conducted based on quantity calculations.
Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency-A History of the TREC Assay
Authors: Bausch-Jurken Mary , Verbsky James , Routes John
Published: June 2017

Infants born with T cell lymphopenias, especially severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) are at risk for serious, often fatal infections without intervention within the first year or two of life. The majority of these disorders can be detected through the use of the T cell recombination excision circle assay (TREC assay.) The TREC assay detects the presence of non-replicating, episomal DNA that is formed during T cell development. This assay initially developed to measure thymic output during aging and HIV infection, has undergone modifications for the purpose of newborn screening (NBS) for SCID. To meet the requirements for inclusion on NBS panels, the assay needed to utilize blood from dried blood spots on NBS cards, and be both sensitive and specific, avoiding the costs of false positives. Currently, the assay relies upon real time, quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) to detect TRECs in punches taken from dried blood spots. This review seeks to highlight some of the early work leading up to the initial implementation of the TREC assay for SCID detection, and the subsequent revisions made to optimize the assay.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Detection of 2-Hydroxyglutarate as a Biomarker for IDH Mutation in Gliomas
Authors: Leather Thomas , Jenkinson Michael , Das Kumar , Poptani Harish
Published: June 2017

Mutations in the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)1/2 genes are highly prevalent in gliomas and have been suggested to play an important role in the development and progression of the disease. Tumours harbouring these mutations exhibit a significant alteration in their metabolism resulting in the aberrant accumulation of the oncometabolite 2-hydroxygluarate (2-HG). As well as being suggested to play an important role in tumour progression, 2-HG may serve as a surrogate indicator of IDH status through non-invasive detection using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). In this review, we describe the recent efforts in developing MRS methods for detection and quantification of 2-HG in vivo and provide an assessment of the role of the 2-HG in gliomagenesis and patient prognosis.
Cancer Chemoprevention by Resveratrol: The p53 Tumor Suppressor Protein as a Promising Molecular Target
Authors: Ferraz da Costa Danielly , Fialho Eliane , Silva Jerson
Published: June 2017

Increasing epidemiological and experimental evidence has demonstrated an inverse relationship between the consumption of plant foods and the incidence of chronic diseases, including cancer. Microcomponents that are naturally present in such foods, especially polyphenols, are responsible for the benefits to human health. Resveratrol is a diet-derived cancer chemopreventive agent with high therapeutic potential, as demonstrated by different authors. The aim of this review is to collect and present recent evidence from the literature regarding resveratrol and its effects on cancer prevention, molecular signaling (especially regarding the involvement of p53 protein), and therapeutic perspectives with an emphasis on clinical trial results to date.
Determination of Structural Requirements of N-Substituted Tetrahydro-β-Carboline Imidazolium Salt Derivatives Using in Silico Approaches for Designing MEK-1 Inhibitors
Authors: Liang Jingwei , Wang Mingyang , Li Xinyang , He Xin , Cao Chong , Meng Fanhao
Published: June 2017

Novel N-substituted tetrahydro-β-carboline imidazolium salt derivatives proved to have potent antitumor activity in past research. The Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA function in Sybyl-X 2.0 software was applied for the identification of important features of N-substituted tetrahydro-β-carboline-imidazolium salt derivative moieties. In the case of Topomer CoMFA, all the compounds were split into two fragments which were used to generate a 3D invariant representation, the statistical results of the Topomer CoMFA model: q2 value of 0.700; r2 value of 0.954; with 5 optimum components. The database alignment was utilized for building the CoMSIA model, and the CoMSIA model had q2 and r2 values of 0.615 and 0.897, with 4 optimum components. Target fishing of the PharmMapper platform was utilised for finding potential targets, the human mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MEK-1) was found to be the primary potential target for the three compounds with the fit scores of 6.288, 5.741, and 6.721. The molecular docking technique of MOE 2015 was carried out to identify the interactions of amino acids surrounding the ligand, and correlating QASR contour maps were used to identify structural requirements of N-substituted tetrahydro-β-carboline imidazolium salt moieties. Molecular dynamics and simulation studies proved that the target protein was stable for 0.8–5 ns. The pivotal moieties of N-substituted tetrahydro-β-carboline imidazolium salt derivatives and its potential targets were verified by the QASR study, PharmMapper, and the molecular docking study which would be helpful to design novel MEK-1 inhibitors for anticancer drugs.
Localization Framework for Real-Time UAV Autonomous Landing: An On-Ground Deployed Visual Approach
Authors: Kong Weiwei , Hu Tianjiang , Zhang Daibing , Shen Lincheng , Zhang Jianwei
Published: June 2017

[-5]One of the greatest challenges for fixed-wing unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) is safe landing. Hereafter, an on-ground deployed visual approach is developed in this paper. This approach is definitely suitable for landing within the global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-denied environments. As for applications, the deployed guidance system makes full use of the ground computing resource and feedbacks the aircraft’s real-time localization to its on-board autopilot. Under such circumstances, a separate long baseline stereo architecture is proposed to possess an extendable baseline and wide-angle field of view (FOV) against the traditional fixed baseline schemes. Furthermore, accuracy evaluation of the new type of architecture is conducted by theoretical modeling and computational analysis. Dataset-driven experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed approach.
Application of Game Theory for Network Recovery After Large-Scale Disasters
Authors: Gu Bo , Mizuno Osamu
Published: June 2017

In recent years, large-scale disasters took place frequently and always caused severe damages to the network infrastructures. Due to these damages, available network resources are usually not sufficient to meet the data transmission requirements of users after disasters. Moreover, users tend to behave selfishly by consuming as much network resources as possible. Incentive mechanisms are therefore essential for the users to voluntarily cooperate with each other and improve the system performance. In commercial networks, this can be efficiently achieved through pricing. Namely, by selecting an appropriate pricing policy, it is able to incentivize users to choose the service that best matches their data transmission demands. In this chapter, assuming that a time-dependent pricing scheme is imposed on network users, a Stackelberg leader-follower game is then formulated to study the joint utility optimization problem of the users in a disaster region subject to maximum delay and storage constrains. The equilibrium for the Stackelberg leader-follower game is also investigated.
Communication Process of Disaster Management
Authors: Ahmed Ashir
Published: June 2017

The importance of effective and timely communication is critical in disaster management life cycle. With the proliferation of communication and web technologies, the challenge has now shifted from the availability of information to the efficient handling of the sheer amount of information available online. This has attracted researchers and practitioners to find ways which can facilitate individuals and organizations in their decision making while dealing with large amounts of online data. This chapter presents (1) the evolution of web technologies from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, (2) the overview of communications tasks involved in disaster management, and (3) the literature survey on the pros and cons of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 in disaster management. By comparing the role of Web 2.0 with Web 3.0, the chapter also attempts to explore how the communication tasks of disaster management could be improved using Web 3.0. It is anticipated that the findings of this chapter will assist the decision makers to use Web 3.0 as a strategic tool for effective communication in disaster management.
Intersectional Analysis of the Social Determinants of Child Maltreatment in Zimbabwe
Authors: Chiweshe Manase Kudzai
Published: June 2017

Child maltreatment in Zimbabwe is a pervasive and structural phenomenon that requires a grounded analysis to understand its drivers and impact. This chapter is focused on providing extensive literature review of work done focusing on child maltreatment in Zimbabwe. It provides an analysis of emerging patterns of child maltreatment in Zimbabwe, arguing that children are found within multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. The social determinants outlined in this chapter are not mutually exclusive but rather reinforce each other. This makes the problem of child maltreatment complex and multifarious. Child maltreatment is variously described as any form (physical, emotional or symbolic) of abuse of a child or children. The paper discusses the intersection of various factors that cause child maltreatment including: Culture, gender norms, religion, poverty, age, social location, class, HIV status, orphanhood, disability, domestic violence, blended families, new media and child carers. Children are the most vulnerable group of people because of their position in society.
Social Justice and Inclusion of Children With Diverse Needs in Mainstream Schools
Authors: Gasa Velisiwe
Published: June 2017

This chapter opens with a broad statement that coins the social justice and inclusion as prominent concepts. The foundation is laid by giving a clear background using a South African context where there is a gap between the policy and implementation of social justice and inclusion of children in mainstream schools. This explanation goes further when the social justice, inclusion, and related concepts are conceptualised and the relationship brought forth. The main issues that temper social justice and inclusion in the mainstream schools are debated. Furthermore, there is an engagement regarding practices that hamper social justice and inclusivity of children with diverse needs. Finally, the solutions and recommendations that can be considered in dealing with the issues, controversies, or problems presented in this chapter are highlighted.