bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capitalismo y personalidad: consideraciones sobre los discursos empresariales de la rentabilización del yo a través de la marca personal
Authors: Alonso Benito Luis Enrique , Fernández Rodríguez Carlos J.
Published: November 2020

Los discursos del management contemporáneo tienen en la personalidad del trabajador uno de sus temas más recurrentes. En el contexto de una nueva economía del conocimiento globalizada caracterizada por la creciente competencia en los mercados, las empresas parecen tener la necesidad de contar con trabajadores que sobresalgan por encima de la media, y a los que se afanan por identificar y contratar. Así, las corporaciones van a estar obsesionadas por un significante, el talento, que definirá a esos empleados extraordinarios frente a otros trabajadores menos preparados y adaptados a lo que el mercado demanda. La búsqueda de ese talento tendrá como contrapunto la necesidad de que los propios trabajadores traten de destacarse mediante la construcción de una marca personal que atraiga la atención y contribuya a la construcción de una reputación profesional, lo que les obliga a hacer un marketing continuo de sí mismos. En este artículo, nuestro objetivo es el de descifrar estos discursos del talento y la marca personal con el fin de promover una reflexión sobre la construcción de una personalidad neoliberal, discutiendo sus implicaciones en la emergencia de nuevos discursos justificadores de la desigualdad social.
A hybrid mathematical programming model and statistical approach for bidding price decision in construction projects
Authors: Rastegar Hamid , Arbab Shirani Behrouz , Mirmohammadi S. Hamid , Akhondi Bajegani Esmaeil
Published: November 2020

Bidding price decision is a key issue for the contractors and construction companies. The success/failure of the contractors in competitive biddings is directly dependent on their bidding strategy. This paper aims to develop a hybrid statistical and mathematical modeling approach for determining the optimum bidding price in construction projects. By statistical analysis of historical data, some uncertain parameters like the number of competitors and the cost of the project are estimated. Then, a scenario-based mathematical model for bidding price decision is proposed. In order to present a model in more accordance with the real-world situations, factors like risk, minimum acceptable rate of return (MARR) and opportunistic behavior are taken into account. In order to achieve an insensitive solution to the change in the realization of the input data from the scenarios, a robust mathematical model is used. The performance of the model is evaluated through some numerical problems. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis of the key parameters and robustness evaluation of the model against uncertain parameters are conducted. To evaluate the model's effectiveness in real-world situations, a case study is analyzed by the proposed approach. Numerical results show that the proposed approach reduces the cost estimation errors and increases the average expected profit, which validates the applicability of the model in a real-world situation.
Financial ratios in energy projects: The case of days sales of inventory
Authors: Bagais Omar Ali , Aljaaidi Khaled Salmen
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study is to explore the Days sales of inventory (DSI) as an indicator for inventory management among energy companies in Saudi Arabia for the period ranging from 2012 to 2019. The results of this study indicate that Aldrees company is ranked the first in terms of managing its inventory in which the average value of the DSI for the period 2013-2019 was 5 days. The second rank in terms of the DSI value for the period 2012-2019 belongs to Bahri company in which the average DSI was 23 days. While the third rank was Petro Rabigh in which the DSI average was 31 days. The results of this study should be useful to policy makers at the company management and other external stakeholders such as investors, auditors and lenders.
APPROBATING METHODOLOGY FOR REDUCTION OF BODY FAT WITH CRYOLIPOLYSIS AND CAVITATION
Authors:   Department Kinesitherapy, Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria., Gramatikova Mariya , Mitova Stamenka ,   Department Kinesitherapy, Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria., Kanelov Iliya ,   Department Theory and methodology of physical education, Faculty of Pedagogy, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study is to develop and approbation methods and algorithms for reducing body fat. Material/Methods: In the research, participants were aged 35-45 years with obesity. Anthropometric parameters were analyzed with an impedance analyzer for bodyweight parameters, a somatotype profile, by the methodology Heath-Carter. Measurements were made before and after 60 days of the apparatus physiotherapy including cryolipolysis and cavitation. Twice a week a cardio training was performed Results: The somatotype of the contingent is Mesomorphic - endomorphic endomorphism is highest (6.63), and mesomorphic (6.36) is higher than ectomorph (1.08). In the second study, the data showed a decrease in the endomorphic index (6,18), having almost equalized values with the mesomorph (6,15), while at the same time the greatest movement was observed in the ectomorphic index, which increased with nearly 30% to 1.38. The research contingent has positively influenced the procedures and its propensity for weight loss has increased. However, the somatotype profile remains a mesomorph-endomorph. From the data on the quality of the body composition, only the BMI (kg/m2), VFA (cm2) and MBF (kg) parameters have statistically significant decreases. The measured parameters before and after the applied procedures, with no statistically reliable changes P-value <0.05 level (Wilcoxon, t-test) observed only in the circumference of the hips. A statistically significant decrease of the results is found in the circumferences of both thighs at the measured heights P-value <0.0 001 level (Wilcoxon, t-test). Conclusion: The approbation methodology for reducing body fat has a positive effect on the contingents and leads to the modeling of the body.
Liderazgo positivo y propósito empresarial: cinco factores clave
Authors: Moreno-Salamanca Alejandro , Pinzón Ríos Cindy Paola
Published: November 2020

Para sortear la crisis de una mejor manera, es importante que las empresas tengan un propósito, siendo el norte que traza la ruta guía. Asimismo, cobra gran relevancia el liderazgo positivo para manejar con prudencia la incertidumbre, lo cual requiere la humildad del líder, su compromiso, y la apertura al cambio, fomentando así el sentido de comunidad. A lo largo del capítulo, se presentan cinco aspectos clave para la navegación durante la crisis y las características del capitán: satisfacción de necesidades reales con bienes y servicios útiles; respeto y promoción de la dignidad de la persona humana; procurar el bien común; desarrollar a los demás mediante la subsidiariedad; liderar con prudencia y creatividad moral. Finalmente, se habla de los aspectos positivos de la crisis, y de lo que permite ver, dejando al descubierto la necesidad del otro y el entendimiento a fondo de la realidad, dejando al directivo en un plano de acción.
Felicidad, crisis y plan de vida
Authors: Serrano Duarte Germán , Torres Castillo Carolina
Published: November 2020

Este capítulo se enfoca en la crisis desde una óptica más personal, entendiendo que la persona debe ser el centro de la empresa. Nadie duda de que las crisis son incómodas, pero también pueden ser muy beneficiosas. En el fondo, una crisis consiste en enfrentarse a problemas a los que no estamos habituados, de ahí la inestabilidad. La clave está en asumirlos con sentido positivo y aprender a manejarse con ellos; son una valiosa fuente de aprendizaje y desarrollo personal. A lo largo de este capítulo, se trabajarán conceptos como bienestar, felicidad, adversidad y trascendencia, entre otros, que ayudarán al lector a reconectar con él mismo y con su entorno para desarrollar herramientas que le ayuden a navegar cuando las aguas se tornan turbulentas.
Gestión financiera durante una crisis
Authors: Bravo Perdomo- Luis Carlos
Published: November 2020

Dentro de la planeación estratégica, proyección financiera y presupuestos, se plantean escenarios desafiantes que subestiman la posibilidad de una crisis. Si bien una crisis no se puede predecir, es importante prepararse desde la dirección para identificar tempranamente cambios adversos en el entorno, y poder activar planes de contingencia. Este capítulo busca guiar al directivo sobre cómo gestionar financieramente una crisis, mediante criterios de decisión, la correcta comprensión de los cambios e impacto en el negocio. Asimismo, presenta una categorización de las empresas para diseñar un plan de acción. También, trata las decisiones directivas durante la crisis desde la óptica operativa, para renegociar las deudas con entidades financieras y reducir el déficit de efectivo de la empresa, y las decisiones desde la óptica estratégica para reformular el modelo de negocio de la empresa. Finalmente, se presentan elementos para lograr estructurar solicitudes de créditos que sean atractivas, al igual que los procesos de insolvencia.
EL ESTRATEGA FRENTE A ENTORNOS VOLÁTILES
Authors: Gómez Osorio Jorge Iván , Rodríguez Pacheco Alfredo José
Published: November 2020

Este capítulo presenta cómo impactan las crisis en la implementación y el desarrollo de la estrategia empresarial, reflexionando sobre habilidades clave de tener para sortear con éxito los tiempos de crisis. Aunque está inspirado en la coyuntura de la covid-19, desarrolla el tema de forma amplia para ser útil en situaciones similares. Como eje central, expone y propone la capacidad de la ambidestreza, como clave para que el estratega navegue en tiempos de crisis, presentando cuatro acciones para el dominio de esta habilidad en el equipo directivo: desarrollar un nuevo mindset digital; aprendizaje continuo; desarrollo y consolidación de equipos; desarrollar nuevas habilidades. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre cómo ajustar el plan de navegación, repensando los modelos de negocios, para poder sortear las crisis y seguir manteniendo un norte estratégico claro.
Character Education Values as Reflected In K.H Gholib Struggles of Defending Indonesian Independence in Lampung
Authors: Wibowo Bagas Prakoso , Wulandari Taat , Setiawan Johan
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study is to find the values of character education by using material of the Struggle of K.H Gholib in defending Indonesian Independence at the Lampung Residency. The method used is descriptive qualitative research method with library research. The results of this study are briefly elaborated on the biography and struggle of K.H Gholib as a local figure who fought to defend Indonesia's independence at the Lampung Residency. Then the values of character education contained in the material include: religious attitudes, hard work, curiosity, love for the country, nationalism and communicative. These character values can be actualized by students in learning local history in high school. The hope is that students can emulate the figure of a figure from K.H Gholib, especially for those who live in the area of Lampung and apply it to their lives both now and in the future.
Laughter as language
Authors: Ginzburg Jonathan , Mazzocconi Chiara , Tian Ye
Published: November 2020

Understanding the import of laughter, has interested philosophers and literary scholars for millennia and, more recently, psychologists, biologists, neuroscientists, and linguists. However, the assumption has been that laughter lacks meaning akin to what words and phrases possess and that it does not contribute to the compositional construction of meaning. In this paper, we argue that, in fact, laughter (and other non-verbal social signals like smiling, sighing, frowning) has propositional content—it involves reference to external real world events, has stand alone meanings, and participates in semantic and pragmatic processes like repair, implicature, and irony. We show how to develop a formal semantic and pragmatic account of laughter embedded in a general theory of conversational interaction and emotional reasoning and show how to explain the wide, indeed in principle unbounded range of uses laughter exhibits. We show how our account can be extended to other non-verbal social signals like smiling, sighing, eye rolling, and frowning. Should laughter and its ilk be incorporated in the grammar? We suggest that they probably should be, if one assumes a conversationally–oriented view of grammar. But various open issues remain.
Evapotranspiration and its components over a rainfed spring maize cropland under plastic film on the Loess Plateau, China
Authors: Gao Xiang , Gu Fengxue , Gong Daozhi , Hao Weiping , Chu Jianmin , Li Haoru
Published: November 2020

Aim of study: To determine seasonal variations in evapotranspiration (ET) and its components; and ascertain the key factors controlling ET and its components in a rainfed spring maize field under plastic film.Area of study: Shouyang County in Shanxi Province on the eastern Loess Plateau, ChinaMaterial and methods: Eddy covariance system combined with micro-lysimeters and meteorological observing instruments were used in the field. The manual method was used to measure the green leaf area index (GLAI) during the growing season.Main results: In 2015 and 2016, the growing season ET accounted for 80% and 79% of annual ET, respectively. Soil evaporation (E) accounted for 36% and 33% of the growing season ET in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The daily crop coefficient increased with increasing GLAI until a threshold of ~3 m2 m−2 in the canopy-increasing stage, and decreased linearly with decreasing GLAI in the canopy-decreasing stage. At equivalent GLAI, daily basal crop coefficient and soil water evaporation coefficient were generally higher in the canopy-increasing and -decreasing stages, respectively. During the growing season, the most important factor controlling daily ET, T, and E was net radiation (Rn), followed by GLAI for daily ET and T, and soil water content at 10-cm depth for daily E; during the non-growing season, daily ET was mainly controlled by Rn.Research highlights: The daily crop coefficient and its components reacted differently to GLAI in the canopy-increasing and -decreasing stages.
Impact of Emotional Style on Academic Goals in Pandemic Times
Authors: Palacios Garay Jessica Paola , Escalante Jorge Luis , Chumacero Calle Juan Carlos , Cavarjal Bautista Inocenta Marivel , Perez-Saavedra Segundo , Nieto-Gamboa Jose
Published: November 2020

The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence of university students’ emotional style on the dimensions of academic goals (academic goals, learning goals, achievement goals and social reinforcement goals). For this study, 780 students of the fifth and sixth cycle of the Health Sciences School at a private university in Lima were chosen.In this quantitative study, of a substantive type, and a causal correlational cross-sectional non-experimental design, The Emotional Style Questionnaire (ESQ) was administered and for academic goals the questionnaire of the same name (CMA). The results evidenced the significant incidence of emotional style in the academic goals of university students with 72.1%; because the reason of plausibility of the logistic model (p<0.05) fits well with the data (Deviation with p<0.05).
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 12, No. 12
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: November 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 12, No. 12, 2020.
Modelizando la relación entre actitud hacia la ciencia y estilos de aprendizaje en Educación Secundaria
Authors: Aguilera David , Perales-Palacios Francisco Javier
Published: November 2020

El objetivo es analizar la relación entre actitud hacia la ciencia y estilos de aprendizaje, a través de la implementación de un modelo de ecuación estructural. Así, a partir de un diseño ex post facto, se recogieron datos referentes a la actitud hacia la ciencia (variable latente) y diagnosticaron los estilos de aprendizaje (variables observables) en una muestra de 259 alumnos de Educación Secundaria. Los resultados apuntan a la preferencia del alumnado por el estilo reflexivo, además de identificar un descenso progresivo en la actitud hacia la ciencia. Asimismo, se probó el modelo estructural que relaciona los estilos de aprendizaje con la actitud hacia la ciencia, mostrando un ajuste satisfactorio (Χ2/g.l. = 1,654; RMSEA = 0,050; GFI = 0,980; y CFI = 0,990). En este sentido, parece que la preferencia por los estilos reflexivo y teórico está asociada positivamente con la actitud hacia la ciencia.
Uso de una trayectoria hipotética de aprendizaje para proponer actividades de instrucción
Authors: Ivars Pedro , Fernández Ceneida , Llinares Salvador
Published: November 2020

Decidir cómo continuar la enseñanza se ha identificado como la destreza más difícil de entre las tres que configuran la competencia de mirar profesionalmente el pensamiento matemático del estudiante. En este estudio 95 estudiantes para maestro de Educación Primaria resolvieron una tarea en la que debían proponer un objetivo de aprendizaje y actividades para apoyar el desarrollo de la comprensión del significado de fracción como parte-todo usando como referencia una trayectoria hipotética de aprendizaje. Los resultados sugieren que la trayectoria hipotética de aprendizaje ayudó a los estudiantes para maestro a proponer actividades centradas en la comprensión de los estudiantes usando los elementos matemáticos que articulan la trayectoria hipotética de aprendizaje.
ANALISIS KUALITAS GREYWATER PADA SISTEM DRAINASE DI HILIR TEPI SUNGAI CITARUM
Authors:   Environmental Engineering Department,  Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Anwariani Destari , Hadisoebroto Rositayanti ,   Environmental Engineering Department,  Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Hendrawan Diana Irvindiaty ,   Environmental Engineering Department,  Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
Published: November 2020

Greywater generated from household activities in the riverbanks settlement is flowed directly into the drainage system. This research was conducted to analyze the level of pollution due to greywater flowed into drainage system in Citarum riverbanks, Kabupaten Karawang. Research was carried out on the drainage channel around settlements in 6 villages. The parameters analyzed were TSS, COD, BOD, Oil and Grease compared to the standard Minister of Environment Regulation No.68 of 2016. The TSS parameters was 11-292 mg/L, COD 28.8-441.6 mg/L, BOD 18.01-298.36 mg/L, Oil and Grease 1.9-13 mg/L. Parameter of TSS at all sampling points were exceed the quality standard, while parameters of COD and BOD were exceed in the 4 villages. Parameter of Oil and Grease at all points was above the quality standard in February, while in April, it was below the quality standard. High pollution on drainage system could be caused by the entry of greywater into the drainage channel that would contribute to pollute the Citarum River. This was occurs due to low level of knowledge and awareness in communities about pollution in the riverbanks and that there was not a proper treatment of greywater, whether in scale of household nor communal.
PENINJAUAN STATUS LINGKUNGAN EKSISTING SUNGAI MARIKINA, FILIPINA
Authors:   University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Crispino Marwin , Clemente Eligia ,   University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Published: November 2020

Abstract: The physico-chemical characteristics of the Marikina River in an urban area of Metro Manila, Philippines was determined to evaluate the current degree of pollution. The study focused on one source at the site with general coordinates of 14°38’07.95” N, 121°05’36.33” E based on the World Geodetic System (WGS), at an average surface water elevation of around 9 m above mean sea level (AMSL). The area was chosen because of its proximity to a main road and the presence of an outfall from a cemented pipe near a major shopping mall. Comparing the results from the sampling source with the DENR effluent standards for surface waters based on (DAO-2016-08, US-EPA), the effluent is considered as too polluted to be discharged to the surface water in terms of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS: 608.9 mg/L) and Phosphates (PO4: 12.46 mg/L). The pH (6.9) and Nitrate (0.17 mg/L) of the effluent conforms to standards. A Stream Visual Assessment Protocol was conducted with a resulting Protocol Score of 5.7, which is relatively low for a moving water body. The failure to conform to set standards using the physico-chemical components is supported by the land-use profile which shows that domestic (85%), industrial/commercial (10%) and agricultural wastes (5%) greatly affect the water quality of the river. It is our recommendation therefore that continuing information and education campaigns for the maintenance of water quality be regularly conducted for the residents along the riverbanks to create awareness of the importance of keeping the water clean through minimum direct waste contributions. Keywords: Physico-Chemical characteristics, Marikina river, water quality
Book review of Teaching English in Norwegian Classrooms. From Research to Practice
Authors: Simensen Aud Marit
Published: November 2020

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The strategies for the supplementation of vitamins and trace minerals in pig production: surveying major producers in China
Authors: Yang Pan , Wang Hua Kai , Li Long Xian , Ma Yong Xi
Published: November 2020

Objective: Adequate vitamin and trace mineral intake for pigs are important to achieve satisfactory growth performance. There are no data available on the vitamin and trace mineral intake across pig producers in China. The purpose of this study was to investigate and describe the amount of vitamin and trace minerals used in Chinese pig diets.Methods: A 1-year survey of supplemented vitamin and trace minerals in pig diets was organized in China. A total of 69 producers were invited for the survey, which represents approximately 90% of the pig herd in China. Data were compiled by bodyweight stages to determine descriptive statistics. Nutrients were evaluated for vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, biotin, choline, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, selenium, and iodine. Data were statistically analyzed by functions in Excel. Results: The results indicated variation for supplemented vitamin (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, niacin, and choline) and trace minerals (copper, manganese, zinc, and iodine) in pig diets, but most vitamins and trace minerals were included at concentrations far above the total dietary requirement estimates reported by the National Research Council and the China’s Feeding Standard of Swine. Conclusion: The levels of vitamin and trace mineral used in China’s pig industry vary widely. Adding a high concentration for vitamin and trace mineral appears to be common practice in pig diets. This investigation provides a reference for supplementation rates of the vitamins and trace minerals in the China’s pig industry.
Reproduction in Small Ruminants (Goats)
Authors: Sánchez Dávila Fernando , Pérez Muñoz Gerardo
Published: November 2020

The exploitation of small ruminants (goat and sheep) has always been linked to the development of human civilizations, where they have mainly fed on their derived products such as milk and meat. Currently, the sheep population is around 1 billion head concentrated above 50% in three countries, China, Australia, and New Zealand, contrary to goats with around 720 million heads, distributed mainly in Asia, Africa, and South America. Both species have similar characteristics in some anatomical aspects (a pair of nipples), gestation period (150 days), and presence of seasonal anestrus, differing in terms of magnitude and depth and presence of the male effect. However, they are completely different in feeding habits, nutrient needs, and grazing systems, with differences in terms of the female’s reproductive tract, among other characteristics. Currently, the study of reproduction has intensified over the years in the goats and its counterpart that is the buck. Therefore, in the following topics, the importance of global reproduction of the goat will be discussed, considering that progress has been made today in the application of third generation reproductive techniques and that today they are already consolidated and developed in the bovine species.
Spatial Visualization of Geochemical Data: Application to the Chichinautzin Volcanic Field, Mexico
Authors: Robidoux Philippe , Roberge Julie , Adams César
Published: November 2020

The presence of spatial magma heterogeneities in volcanic monogenetic fields is a major observation discussed as well synthesized for worldwide volcanic fields. Magma heterogeneities still have not been visualized in the form of detailed spatial analyst tools, which could further help structuring works of geological mapping, volcanic hazard, and geoheritage evaluations. Here we synthetized 32 published datasets with a novel geochemical mapping model inspired by sub-disciplines of geomatic in one of the most documented monogenetic fields on earth: the Chichinautzin Volcanic Field (CVF) in Mexico. The volcanic units from CVF are covering the 2500 km2 area, and its neighbor stratovolcanoes are bordering the limit of most volcanic centers (Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl, and Nevado de Toluca). The results illustrate polygons and point map symbols from geochemical markers such as Alkalis vs SiO2, Sr/Y, and Ba/Nb. The geochemical heterogeneity of the CVF monogenetic bodies decreases as it approaches the Popocatepetl-Iztaccihuatl stratovolcanoes. This alignment is not observed in the occidental CVF portion near the flank of Nevado de Toluca, but geochemical anomalies associated to markers of continental crust interaction such as Sr/Y follow elongated patterns that are not strictly following structural lines and faults mapped on surface.
Approaches to Analysis of Interstate Cooperation
Authors: Rozanov Alexander , Ivanchenko Maria , Baranova Alexandra , N. Antonova Elena , Smirnov Mikhail , Belyaeva Olga , Ilicheva Maria , Ilicheva Ludmila , Krotovskaya Maria , Grabovich Tatiana , Utekova Zaru , Medvedev Dmitry , Ogneva Natalya , Al-Mutairi Furat , Shishlo Elvira , Surpkelova Amina , Kopachevskaya Irina , Sokurova Irina , Borisova Yulia , Joao Fernando , Pakulskikh Artyom , Chernova Polina , Khramova Alexandra , Gryuk Oksana , Yaniz Gonzalez Jesus , Komleva Valentina , Papsheva Alina , Bessonov Arkadi
Published: November 2020

At the present day cultural diplomacy plays a rather important role in the development of international relations and world politics. This concept is receiving increasing attention from various countries, international and non-governmental organizations and other actors. This trend exists due to a number of reasons, such as the desire of states to create a positive image of their country, the expansion of international cooperation, changes in the global and domestic political situation, the protection of national interests, the prevention of conflicts between states, etc. Cultural diplomacy, beyond historical precedents, consists of a relatively new practice of a country’s foreign policy, which has traditionally focused on trade and security and defense issues. It is true that in European countries there are institutions of cultural foreign relations since the beginning of the century, but in the last decade the issues, related to the projection of the international image of countries, have become more important.
A Review on AI Control of Reactive Distillation for Various Applications
Authors: Sakhre Vandana
Published: November 2020

In this chapter, previous studies on reactive distillation process control including control using conventional as well as soft sensor control, membrane assisted reactive distillation design and simulation, estimation and control are discussed. The review of literature in different dimensions is carried out to explore the opportunities in the field of research work. The chapter is focused on dynamics and control of Reactive distillation, its control using Conventional Techniques, Model Predictive Control MPC), Reactive Distillation using Soft Sensors/Soft Controllers, Membrane assisted reactive distillation, Biodiesel in Reactive Divided Wall Column: Design and Control and Membrane reactive divided wall column. These control techniques are proposed and analyzed by many researchers. These techniques have potential use in process industries to have better soft sensor control of nonlinear processes.
Alternative Treatments for Pain through Dhikr, Hijamah and Herbal Medicine as Integrative Medicine
Authors: Elvina Meity , Widada Wahyudi , Suwito Joko , Ibrahim Mansur
Published: November 2020

Most people suffer pain at some stage of their lives. Therefore, pain is the most common reason to seeking therapeutic alternative or conventional medicine. Pain management particularly in chronic pain due to postoperative is systematically have been developed by various great recommendations that assist the health care practitioner and patient in making decisions about health care. In recent years, we have developed a better understanding of the pathomechanisms that link inflammation and peripheral sensitization about pain which can be overcome through an alternative treatment. This approach is known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The development of the combined health approach has lately been known as Integrative Medicine, which seeks to restore and maintain health by understanding a series of patients’ unique circumstances and overcoming their various physical, psychological, environmental, and spiritual influences. Through “whole system” treatment will be to elaborate an integrated approach, by dhikr, hijamah, and herbal medicine for facilitating the transition from viewing “pain” only as a matter of specific bodily functions (specific) to a more holistic view at the systemic level through integrative medicine to health care with a broader holistic approach.
Plasma Processing of Iron Ore
Authors: Kumar Samal Sumant , Kumar Mohanty Manoja , Chandra Mishra Subash , Mishra Bhagiratha
Published: November 2020

The depletion of high-grade ore minerals and the scarcity of fossil fuel reserves are challenging factors for metallurgical industries in the future. Also, extensive mining for increased steel demand results in the generation of fines often found unsuitable for use as direct feedstock for the production of metals and alloys. Apart from mines waste, the other major sources of fine minerals are leftover in charge burdens, sludges, and dust generated in the high-temperature process. Sludge and fines generated during beneficiation of ore add to this woe, as the outcomes of beneficiation plants for lean ores show better yield for fine particles. The utilization of lean ore and wastes in iron making requires wide research and adopting new advanced technologies for quality production with time-saving operations. The application of thermal plasma in mineral processing has several advantages that can overcome the current industrial metal extraction barriers. The present study demonstrates the thermal plasma for the processing of different iron-bearing minerals and its feasibility for metal extraction.
Dynamics of Praxis Functions in the Context of Maturation of the Parietal and Frontal Brain Regions in the Period 4-6 Years of Age
Authors: Cvetanova Vasileva Neli , Dimitrov Jekov Jivko
Published: November 2020

In recent years, child neuropsychology has paid special attention to ontogenesis and trends in the development of practical functions during the preschool period, given their relationship to practical skills and children’s readiness to learn. On the other hand, the dynamics of complex types of praxis is an indicator of the integration between the brain regions responsible for the perception, programming and recoding of motor patterns. The article presents a comparative analysis of data from a study of two types of praxis functions (dynamic praxis and spatial postural praxis) in children with typical development in the period 4–6 years. The specificity of the performance of neuropsychological tests is an indicator of the functioning and the degree of neuronal connectivity of the parietal and premotor regions of the left hemisphere. The data from the study show a similar trend in the dynamics of the studied functions and the influence on them of three independent factors: age, social conditions (type of settlement) and gender. Significant improvement in the performance of the tasks is observed in children at the age of 6, which is a reason to consider this age as critical for the maturation and neurophysiological connectivity of the structures of the parietal and premotor regions. The assessment of complex types of praxis in this period is an objective indicator of the neuropsychological development of children and has an indisputable prognostic effect for future learning disorders.
Cognitive Dynamic System for AC State Estimation and Cyber-Attack Detection in Smart Grid
Authors: Irshaad Oozeer Mohammad , Haykin Simon
Published: November 2020

The work presented in this chapter is an extension of our previous research of bringing together the Cognitive Dynamic System (CDS) and the Smart Grid (SG) by focusing on AC state estimation and Cyber-Attack detection. Under the AC power flow model, state estimation is complex and computationally expensive as it relies on iterative procedures. On the other hand, the False Data Injection (FDI) attacks are a new category of cyber-attacks targeting the SG that can bypass the current bad data detection techniques in the SG. Due to the complexity of the nonlinear system involved, the amount of published works on AC based FDI attacks have been fewer compared to their DC counterpart. Here, we will demonstrate how the entropic state, which is the objective function of the CDS, can be used as a metric to monitor the grid’s health and detect FDI attacks. The CDS, acting as the supervisor of the system, improves the entropic state on a cycle to cycle basis by dynamically optimizing the state estimation process through the reconfiguration of the weights of the sensors in the network. In order to showcase performance of this new structure, computer simulations are carried out on the IEEE 14-bus system for optimal state estimation and FDI attack detection.
Health Effects of Plant Foods and the Possibility of Reducing Health Risk
Authors: Valachovičová Martina , Bírošová Lucia
Published: November 2020

Many nutritional studies point to an inverse relationship between diet with predominant consumption of plant foods and the incidence of diseases of civilization. The health benefits of plant foods come from a sufficient intake of protective nutrients, which are key food commodities of the vegetarian diet. These include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and oilseeds, including various types of nuts. The nutritional and non-nutritional components of plant foods reduce the risk of chronic diseases by various mechanisms, so a well-planned vegetarian diet is nutritionally adequate, fully healthy and able to provide health benefits in the prevention of many diseases. The data we find agree that the benefits far outweigh the potential risks.
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Authors: Teja Marella Surya , Sai Kumar Parisa Hemanth
Published: November 2020

Quantum computing is a modern way of computing that is based on the science of quantum mechanics and its unbelievable phenomena. It is a beautiful combination of physics, mathematics, computer science and information theory. It provides high computational power, less energy consumption and exponential speed over classical computers by controlling the behavior of small physical objects i.e. microscopic particles like atoms, electrons, photons, etc. Here, we present an introduction to the fundamental concepts and some ideas of quantum computing. This paper starts with the origin of traditional computing and discusses all the improvements and transformations that have been done due to their limitations until now. Then it moves on to the basic working of quantum computing and the quantum properties it follows like superposition, entanglement and interference. To understand the full potentials and challenges of a practical quantum computer that can be launched commercially, the paper covers the architecture, hardware, software, design, types and algorithms that are specifically required by the quantum computers. It uncovers the capability of quantum computers that can impact our lives in various viewpoints like cyber security, traffic optimization, medicines, artificial intelligence and many more. At last, we concluded all the importance, advantages and disadvantages of quantum computers. Small-scale quantum computers are being developed recently. This development is heading towards a great future due to their high potential capabilities and advancements in ongoing research. Before focusing on the significances of a general-purpose quantum computer and exploring the power of the new arising technology, it is better to review the origin, potentials, and limitations of the existing traditional computing. This information helps us in understanding the possible challenges in developing exotic and competitive technology. It will also give us an insight into the ongoing progress in this field.
Normal Mode Analysis: A Tool for Better Understanding Protein Flexibility and Dynamics with Application to Homology Models
Authors: A. Bauer Jacob , Bauerová-Hlinková Vladena
Published: November 2020

Molecular dynamics (MD) and normal mode analysis (NMA) are very useful methods for characterizing various dynamic aspects of biological macromolecules. In comparison to MD, NMA is computationally less expensive which facilitates the quick and systematic investigation of protein flexibility and dynamics even for large proteins and protein complexes, whose structure was obtained experimentally or in silico. In particular, NMA can be used to describe the flexible states adopted by a protein around an equilibrium position. These states have been repeatedly shown to have biological relevance and functional significance. This chapter briefly characterizes NMA and describes the elastic network model, a schematic model of protein shape used to decrease the computational cost of this method. Finally, we will describe the applications of this technique to several large proteins and their complexes as well as its use in enhancing protein homology modeling.
Cell Death after Photodynamic Therapy Treatment in Unicellular Protozoan Parasite Tritrichomonas foetus
Authors: Soares da Silva Newton , Margraf Ferreira Aline , Weigert Galvão Carolina , Mazer Etto Rafael , Pacheco Soares Cristina
Published: November 2020

Programmed cell death in T. foetus does not seem to make sense at first sight; however, different mechanisms of cellular death in this unicellular organism have been observed. This review summarizes the available data related to programmed cell death already published for the cattle parasite T. foetus and attempts to clarify some crucial points to understand this mechanism found in non-mitochondriates parasites, as well as assist in future research. Important results with different treatments showed that the T. foetus can choose among different pathways how to initiate cell death. Thus, a major challenge for cellular death research remains the identification of the molecular cell death machinery of this protist, such as caspases pathway, nuclear abnormalities, morphology cell changes, cellular death in this parasite and the prospects in the future research. Although, the possibility of the existence of different pathways to cell death in trichomonads is discussed and a model for possible executioners pathways during T. foetus cell death is proposed.
Fake News as Aberration in Journalism Practice: Examining Truth and Facts as Basis of Fourth Estate of the Realm
Authors: A. Osho Sulaiman
Published: November 2020

The deliberate publication of fake news by any media organisation or online network is an aberration in journalism practice. And such sophist intentions and dissemination of falsehood to the people through the virtual media, social media and old media is a depravity against humanity to spread mischief, acrimony, crises, disease, corruption, and squalor. It is total negation of journalism values and news values. Thus, this chapter seeks to examine the concept of newsworthiness in the wake of resurrection of the ghost of fake news in this digital age, which was the practice in the age of ignorance when unlettered men abound as journalists. It investigates the ideological constructs of news because it is a violation of journalism practice for any organisation to base its ideology on the publication of fake news. This study highlights news production process in tandem with the socio-cultural interests, political philosophy, and economic interests of the sponsors, financiers, and owners of the media. The chapter critically examines factors of news or factors of newsworthiness in relation to the concept of fake news. If the twelve factors of news are frequency, threshold, unambiguity, meaningfulness, consonance, unexpectedness, continuity, composition, reference to elite nations, reference to elite people, reference to elite persons, and reference to something negative, should there be anything fake called News? In narrative and argumentative form, the study concludes that anything fake or any information that is based on falsehood cannot be regarded as News. If it is news, it must be based on Truth and Facts. If it is news, it must be new. If it is news, it must be based on actualities. If it is news, it must be based on evidences. If it is news, it must be fair. If it is news, it must be based on realities. If it is news, it must not be based on vendetta. If it is news, it must not be hoax. If it is news, it must not be fallacy. If it is news, it must not be innuendoes.
Engineering the Color and the Donor-Acceptor Behavior in Nanowires: Blend Versus Coaxial Geometry
Authors: Mbarek Mohamed , Alimi Kamel
Published: November 2020

The blending or the bilayering of two complementary species are the dominant methods for in-solution-processed thin film devices to get a strong donor-acceptor behavior. They propose opposite strategies for the respective arrangement of the two species, a central point for energy and/or charge transfer. In this work, we propose to engineer at the scale of the exciton diffusion length the organization of a donor (poly(vinyl-carbazole), PVK) and an acceptor (poly(para-phenylene-vinylene), PPV) in a nanowire geometry. A two-step template strategy was used to fabricate coaxial nanowires with PPV and PVK, alternatively as the core or the shell material. Their stationary and time-resolved photoluminescence properties were investigated and compared to the case of PVK-PPV blend. Their respective characteristics are direct evidences of the dominant mechanisms responsible for the emission properties.
Nanomedicines: Nano based Drug Delivery Systems Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Hamid Rabia , Manzoor Ifrah
Published: November 2020

Nanomedicine and nano delivery systems, although relatively recent but fast-developing technology is one where nanoscale materials are used to function as diagnostic tools or to deliver therapeutic agents to specifically targeted sites in a controlled manner. It also provides many advantages in the management of human diseases. Recently, there has been a range of excellent uses of nanomedicine as chemotherapeutic agents, biological agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc., for treatment of different diseases. In this chapter we discuss the recent developments and insights obtained in the field of nanomedicine. It provides a review of the numerous nano-based drug delivery systems that enhance the efficacy of new and old drugs. The new opportunities and challenges arising in the area of nanomedicine from therapeutic viewpoint are also addressed.
Имеет ли цифровая платформа форму паноптикона?
Authors: Костина Алина Олеговна ,   Lobachevsky State University Press
Published: November 2020

Городские цифровые платформы стали не просто посредниками сервисных услуг города, но силой, влияющей на формирование нового социального ландшафта. Основным инструментом обработки полученных платформами данных становится алгоритм. Последний – объект мистификаций и эпистемологических исследований одновременно. Как действующая городская сила платформы влияют на рынок труда, развитие циклических экономик, сервиса и городские идеологии. Поднимается вопрос нарушения баланса муниципальных и коммерческих акторов города, степень их участия в увеличении и компенсации социального неравенства, в том числе цифрового. Обсуждаются причины недоверия технократическим структурам, стремление платформ собирать данные и их амбиции на роль городского паноптикона.
Рандомизированные тесты по философии
Authors: Демин Максим Ростиславович ,   Lobachevsky State University Press
Published: November 2020

В статье описывается опыт применения рандомизированных онлайн-тестов в курсе философии. На основе двух контрольных тестов, выполненных 172 студентами, демонстрируется эффективность методов статистического анализа для измерения успеваемости, а также оценки качества самих тестовых заданий. Рассматривается четыре критерия: валидность полученных результатов на основе гипотезы нормальности распределения правильных ответов; расчет надежности теста (коэффициент Спирмена-Брауна); индекс трудности и индекс дискриминативности, рассчитываемые для каждого конкретного задания. В ходе постэк-заменационного анализа на примере четырех заданий теста показано, какие вопросы оказались эффективными, а какие требуют дальнейшей доработки. Делается вывод, что тестовые задания не только значимы для оценивания студентов, но и должны рассматриваться как важный элемент обратной связи, а именно – данные, полученные в ходе решения студентами теста, могут быть использованы для последующей корректировки заданий.
Кодирование временной информации в естественном языке
Authors: Куслий Петр Сергеевич ,   Lobachevsky State University Press
Published: November 2020

Данный обзор знакомит читателя с той областью семантики, которая нечасто обсуждается в работах по философии языка. Конкретно, речь идет о тех механизмах, с помощью которых в естественных языках кодируется информация о времени. Философия языка традиционно уделяет основное внимание проблемам обозначения индивидных объектов, а также экспликации так называемых интенсиональных контекстов. Между тем референция к моментам времени не только воспроизводит ключевые проблемы референции к индивидным объектам в экстенсиональных и интенсиональных контекстах, но и раскрывает новые аспекты того, как может быть выражена эта референция в структуре языка и, следовательно, в структуре мысли, понимаемой во фрегеанском ключе как умопостигаемое объективное содержание. Обзор знакомит читателя с этой проблематикой, доступным образом вводя его в темы, обсуждаемые в новейших исследованиях, представленных на ведущих конференциях по семантике в 2019-м и 2020-м гг. В обзоре рассматриваются проблемы семантики временных морфем, глагольного вида, аспектов лексического содержания глаголов, а также такие более знакомые философам вопросы, как семантика определенных дескрипций в темпоральном измерении.