bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Could MOOC-Takers’ Behavior Discuss the Meaning of Success-Dropout Rate? Players, Auditors, and Spectators in a Geographical Analysis Course about Natural Risks
Authors: Ricart Sandra , Villar-Navascués Rubén A. , Gil-Guirado Salvador , Hernández-Hernández María , Rico-Amorós Antonio M. , Olcina-Cantos Jorge
Published: June 2020

Research interest in massive online and open courses (MOOCs) is rapidly growing, questioning who enrolls, why and how to conceive engagement, and success rates. This study is focused on MOOC-takers behavior obtained from a seven-week MOOC experience on natural risks. Data scraping principles have been used to collect data. Demographics, success-dropout rates, engagement periods, achievement and scoring, and behavior were analyzed through descriptive statistics, non-parametric correlation analysis, and statistical hypothesis testing. The results show that students who start earlier and those who finish earlier the course obtain better grades in some of the modules (motivation and background on natural risks could be the explanation). However, for ‘last moment students’, speed in passing the modules is either related to greater motivation, although in this case it is not related to better grades. Furthermore, students who complete tasks during the weekend take less time to complete the modules and obtain a better grade. In addition, a learning strategy is promoted by reconsidering who is learning: players (those who complete the course and earning a certificate), auditors (those who have completed a thematic unit or the whole module, earning partial knowledge), and spectators (those enrolled until the end of the course, who intend earning experience in e-learning).
Circles of Coastal Sustainability: A Framework for Coastal Management
Authors: P. de Alencar Natália M. , Le Tissier Martin , Paterson Shona K. , Newton Alice
Published: June 2020

The coastal zone is a space where many social, economic, and political activities intersect with natural processes. In this paper, we present an adaptation of the method of ‘Circles of Sustainability’, used to provide a visual assessment of indicators that define sustainability profiles for cities. It is used as a basis for a ‘Circles of Coastal Sustainability’ (CCS) framework that can be used at multiple spatial scales to assess indicators of critical processes that facilitate/constrain sustainability of the world’s coastal zones. The development of such a framework can support management by identifying key features that influence environmental sustainability and human well-being. CCS presents a holistic assessment of four interdependent boundary domains: Environment and Ecology, Social and Cultural, Economics, and Governance and Policy. This approach improves its utility and usability for decision-makers and researchers. CCS adds to existing assessment frameworks that are often focused on particular themes and/or domains that confine their utility to the context of sustainable development and the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which demand an inherently holistic and integrated evaluation. CCS is a holistic framework designed to assess the boundaries to sustainability for socio-ecological systems at multiple scales for the world’s coasts.
Pedestrian Road Crossing at Uncontrolled Mid-Block Locations: Does the Refuge Island Increase Risk?
Authors: Saleh Wafaa , Grigorova Monika , Elattar Samia
Published: June 2020

The study investigates the behaviour of pedestrians crossing a road with a refuge island in an urban area to assess whether refuge islands deliver their expected benefit. This type of pedestrian crossings aims at providing a half-way shelter and protection while pedestrians are crossing a road with two-traffic streams. Data has been collected using two video cameras from an urban location in Edinburgh on gaps in traffic flow, rejected and accepted gaps, and critical gaps of pedestrians while crossing from the curb or the median. Data have also been examined to estimate and assess vehicle and pedestrians’ speeds, vehicle type, waiting time, group size and other demographic characteristics of pedestrians. The statistical modelling techniques used include Multiple Linear Regression and Generalised Estimating Equations (GEE). The results show that the critical gap for crossing from the median to the curb is much shorter than that from the curb to the median. Pedestrians appear to be less cautious when crossing from the median to the curb as they are more likely to accept a shorter gap in traffic. This could indicate a shortfall in the design and/or operation of this type of crossing. Further considerations and investigation of what measures could be implemented to enhance safety and reduce risky behaviour at this type of crossing are recommended and certainly encouraged.
Zika Virus in West Africa: A Seroepidemiological Study between 2007 and 2012
Authors: Marchi Serena , Viviani Simonetta , Montomoli Emanuele , Tang Yuxiao , Boccuto Adele , Vicenti Ilaria , Zazzi Maurizio , Sow Samba , Diallo Aldiouma , Idoko Olubukola T. , Bhat Niranjan , Trombetta Claudia Maria
Published: June 2020

According to the World Health Organization, the entire African continent is at risk of a Zika outbreak. To increase data availability on the epidemiology of Zika virus circulation in Africa, we evaluated the immunity to Zika virus in a selected cohort of subjects from West Africa between 2007 and 2012. Human serum samples were collected in 2007 and in 2011/2012 from a cohort of 2–29-year-old subjects from Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia. A sample that tested positive by Zika virus IgG ELISA and by Zika virus microneutralization test was defined as positive. In 2007, the highest prevalence was 21.9%, found in Senegal among 18–29-year-old subjects. In 2011/2012, the highest prevalence, 22.7%, was found still in Senegal, but in 11–17-year-old subjects. During both study periods, the lowest prevalence was found in Mali, where few positive cases were found only in 18–29-year-old subjects. The Gambia showed an intermediate prevalence. In the three countries, prevalence was strongly associated with increasing age. This study contributes to understanding Zika virus circulation within three different ecological and demographic contexts with scarce or no data currently available. Results showed that Zika virus circulated actively in West Africa between the period 2007 and 2011/2012, but with some geographic specificity.
Potential Antiviral Options against SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Ianevski Aleksandr , Yao Rouan , Fenstad Mona Høysæter , Biza Svetlana , Zusinaite Eva , Reisberg Tuuli , Lysvand Hilde , Løseth Kirsti , Landsem Veslemøy Malm , Malmring Janne Fossum , Oksenych Valentyn , Erlandsen Sten Even , Aas Per Arne , Hagen Lars , Pettersen Caroline H. , Tenson Tanel , Afset Jan Egil , Nordbø Svein Arne , Bjørås Magnar , Kainov Denis E.
Published: June 2020

As of June 2020, the number of people infected with severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to skyrocket, with more than 6.7 million cases worldwide. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) has highlighted the need for better control of SARS-CoV-2 infections. However, developing novel virus-specific vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2 can be time-consuming and costly. Convalescent sera and safe-in-man broad-spectrum antivirals (BSAAs) are readily available treatment options. Here, we developed a neutralization assay using SARS-CoV-2 strain and Vero-E6 cells. We identified the most potent sera from recovered patients for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients. We also screened 136 safe-in-man broad-spectrum antivirals against the SARS-CoV-2 infection in Vero-E6 cells and identified nelfinavir, salinomycin, amodiaquine, obatoclax, emetine and homoharringtonine. We found that a combination of orally available virus-directed nelfinavir and host-directed amodiaquine exhibited the highest synergy. Finally, we developed a website to disseminate the knowledge on available and emerging treatments of COVID-19.
Animal Studies
Authors: Lönngren Ann-Sofie
Published: June 2020

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Firstness
Authors: Haj Brade Lovise
Published: June 2020

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Gendersex
Authors: Holm Sølve M.
Published: June 2020

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Mobility
Authors: Nord Iwo
Published: June 2020

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Queer Secularity
Authors: Khan Abeera
Published: June 2020

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Same-sex Marriage
Authors: Rydström Jens
Published: June 2020

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Skev
Authors: Jakobsson Hilda
Published: June 2020

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De Saint-Gall à Genève. Voyage à travers la Suisse le long de la Via Jacobi
Authors: Obrist David
Published: June 2020

Ce récit de marche d'une dizaine de jours accomplie le long de la Via Jacobi, un des chemins de Compostelle, présente une traversée inédite de la Suisse alémanique. Le marcheur marche le plus souvent seul, loge chez l'habitant, fait des rencontres inattendues. Il évite les grandes villes, traverse les collines du Toggenbourg, la campagne d'Appenzell, la vieille ville de Rapperswil, Einsiedeln, le col du Brünig, atteint le lac de Thoune puis la campagne bernoise en évitant les Alpes. Sa dernière étape est Fribourg.
Tefsirde İhtilaf Sebebi Olarak Müşterek Lafızlar: Kur’ Örneği
Authors: ÖZDAŞ Haşim
Published: June 2020

Bir
lafzın iki veya daha fazla anlamda kullanılması durumuna iştirâk denilmektedir.
Bu anlamlar, bazen birbirine zıt olabilmektedir. Bu nedenle tür kelimeler,
ezdâd olarak da adlandırılmaktadır. Fakat bununla sıcak-soğuk, iyi-kötü gibi
karşıt anlamlı kelimeler değil; zıt iki anlamda kullanılan lafızlar
kastedilmektedir. Müfessirlerin Kur’ân-ı Kerim’i anlamada ihtilafa düşmelerine
neden olan birçok sebepten söz edilmektedir. Bu sebeplerden biri de müşterek
lafızlardır. Kur’ân-ı Kerim’de yer alan bütün müşterek lafızları ele almak bir
makalenin sınırlarını aşacağından bu çalışmada, kur’ (قُرْء) kelimesinin anlamına dair âlimlerin
farklı değerlendirmelerine yer verilecektir. Irak ekolüne mensup âlimler, Bakara
sûresi 228. âyette boşanma sürecinde kadının beklemesi gereken zamanı bildiren
ve zıt iki anlamda kullanıldığı belirtilen kur’ kelimesinin hayız; buna karşın Hicaz
ve Medineli âlimler bunun temizlik dönemi, olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir.
Kelimenin âdet dönemi anlamında olduğunu tercih edenlere göre, boşama temizlik
döneminde gerçekleşmişse, üçüncü hayzın nihayetinde iddet süresi son
bulmaktadır. Şayet boşama hayız döneminde gerçekleşmişse, bu durumda iddet
dördüncü hayzın sonunda tamamlanmaktadır. Buna mukabil kur’ lafzının tuhr
anlamında olduğunu tercih edenlere göre, temizlik döneminde yapılan boşama,
üçüncü hayza girmekle bitmektedir.
Trends in the Incidence of Stomach Cancer in Golestan Province, a High-risk Area in Northern Iran, 2004–2016
Authors: Ghasemi-Kebria Fatemeh , Amiriani Taghi , Fazel Abdolreza , Naimi-Tabiei Mohammad , Norouzi Alireza , Khoshnia Masoud , Seyyedmajidi Mohammadreza , Pooshani Abdollah , Mousaviemadi SeyedeFatemeh , Poorkhani Houshang , Sedaghat SeyedMehdi , Salamat Faezeh , Hasanpour-Heidari Susan , Jafari-Delouie Nastaran , Gholami Masoomeh , Semnani Shahryar , Roshandel Gholamreza , Weiderpass Elisabete , Malekzadeh Reza
Published: June 2020

Background: We aimed to present the temporal and geographical trends in the incidence of stomach cancer in the Golestan province, a high-risk area in Northern Iran. Methods: This study was conducted on stomach cancer cases registered in the Golestan Population-based Cancer Registry (GPCR) during 2004-2016. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) per 100000 person-years were calculated. The Joinpoint regression analysis was used to calculate the average annual percent changes (AAPC). We also calculated the contribution of population aging, population size and risk to the overall changes in incidence rates. Results: Overall, 2964 stomach cancer patients were registered. The ASR of stomach cancer was significantly higher in men (26.9) than women (12.2) (P<0.01). There was a significant decreasing trend in incidence of stomach cancer in men (AAPC=-1.80, 95% CI: -3.30 to-0.28; P=0.02). We found a higher ASR of stomach cancer in the rural (21.4) than urban (18.1) (P=0.04) population, as well as a significant decreasing trend in its rates (AAPC=-2.14, 95% CI: -3.10to-1.17; P<0.01). The number of new cases of stomach cancer increased by 22.33% (from 215 in 2004 to 263 in 2016), of which 18.1%, 25.1% and -20.9% were due to population size, population aging and risk, respectively. Our findings suggest a higher rate for stomach cancer in eastern areas. Conclusion: We found high incidence rates as well as temporal and geographical diversities in ASR of stomach cancer in Golestan, Iran. Our results showed an increase in the number of new cases, mainly due to population size and aging. Further studies are warranted to determine the risk factors of this cancer in this high-risk population.
Trends in the Prevalence of Severe Obesity among Tehranian Adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, 1999–2017
Authors: Mousapour Pouria , Valizadeh Majid , Mahdavi Maryam , Saadat Navid , Barzin Maryam , Azizi Fereidoun , Hosseinpanah Farhad
Published: June 2020

Background: A rise in the global prevalence of severe obesity (body mass index; BMI of ≥35 kg/m2 ) has been reported. In this study, we investigated the trends in the prevalence of severe obesity among Tehranian adults over the past two decades. Methods: A representative sample of 10,045 Tehranians aged ≥19 years were followed from 1999 to 2017. The trends in the prevalence of severe obesity were investigated over six cross-sectional phases with 3.6-year intervals using generalized estimating equations. Results: In this cohort, the overall prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.6% (1.8% in males and 6.7% in females) in 1999 to 10.1% (4.7% in males and 14.3% in females) in 2017. The persisted rising in prevalence in the youngest age-group in both genders, with the most rapid increase among females aged 19–29 years, plateaued in the older ages and remained unchanged among males aged over 50 years. After age-sex standardized analysis by using Tehranian urban population data, the prevalence rates of severe obesity in Tehranian men and women were estimated to be 1.9% and 5.7% in 1996, and 4.5% and 10.9% in 2016, respectively. Conclusion: A high prevalence of severe obesity among Tehranian adults has been stabilized over the past two decades. Preventive interventions should be focused on the younger and middle-aged population, to mitigate the subsequent burden of severe obesity on Tehranian population and the healthcare system.
Sagittal Spinopelvic Alignment in Asymptomatic Iranian Adults Aged 18 to 40 Years
Authors: Yeganeh Ali , Moghtadaei Mehdi , Ameri Mahabadi Ebrahim , Mahdavi Seyed Mani , Pirani Ahmad , Safdari Farshad
Published: June 2020

Background: Recent studies have revealed the increasing importance of sagittal spinopelvic alignment. Knowing the values of sagittal spinopelvic parameters, which are affected by ethnicity, is essential in the normal asymptomatic population. In the current study, these parameters were measured in a sample of asymptomatic Iranian population. Methods: Seventy asymptomatic participants without complaint of musculoskeletal problems were enrolled. They had no complaint about musculoskeletal problems. Lateral full-length spinal and pelvic x–rays were taken. The following parameters were measured on x-rays and presented as mean ± standard deviation: pelvic incidence (PI), sacral slope (SS), pelvic tilt (PT), lumbar lordosis (LL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar tilt (LT) and thoracic tilt (TT). Results: The population consisted of 37 males and 33 females aged 26.6 ± 4.27 years. The mean values of PI, SS, PT, LL, TK, LT, and TT were 44.5 ± 10.1, 35.4 ± 6.7, 9.1 ± 7.9, 41.9 ± 14.7, 28.8 ± 8.3, 11.9 ± 7.4 and –7.5 ± 5.7 (median: –10; 5th percentile: –14; 95th percentile: 4.4) degrees, respectively. The variables were similar between males and females except for LL which was significantly higher in females (37.8 ± 16.5 versus 46.5 ± 11; P = 0.013). In addition, the linear regression model revealed age to be independently related with PI (beta = 0.344; P = 0.004) and PT (beta = 0.366; P = 0.002). PI (r = 0.344, P = 0.004) and PT (r = 0.359, P = 0.002) were positively correlated with age. Additionally, PI was positively correlated to SS, PT and LL and negatively to TT. Conclusion: These findings may be used as referential values for sagittal spinopelvic parameters in the Iranian population. The positive correlation of PI with age questions the constancy of PI throughout life. However, larger studies are required.
A Study on Generalized Fibonacci Numbers: Sum Formulas $\sum_{k=0}^{n}kx^{k}W_{k}^{3}$ and $\sum_{k=1}^{n}kx^{k}W_{-k}^{3}$ for the Cubes of Terms
Authors: Soykan Yüksel
Published: June 2020

In this paper, closed forms of the sum formulas $\sum_{k=0}^{n}kx^{k}W_{k}^{3}$ and $\sum_{k=1}^{n}kx^{k}W_{-k}^{3}$ for the cubes of generalized Fibonacci numbers are presented. As special cases, we give sum formulas of Fibonacci, Lucas, Pell, Pell-Lucas, Jacobsthal, Jacobsthal-Lucas numbers.
Detection and identification method of the tor bundle use
Authors: Lapshichyov Vitaly V. , Makarevich Oleg B.
Published: June 2020

This paper presents the result of author’s research aimed at developing a detecting and identifying method of the Tor Bundle use in data transmission networks, in particular, on the Internet. Based on these characteristics, an algorithm has been developed that allows legitimate blocking of user access to a global network by a popular anonymizer. The subject of the study was an SSL/TLS encryption certificate, which is transmitted by the Tor network server to the user of the Tor Bundle and which contains the set of data necessary for its identification during the implementation of the TLS “handshake”. In the course of the study of the certificates features, several distinguishing features were identified, namely: the name of the subject and issuer of the certificate, which is a random set of letters and numbers; port used when connecting to an anonymous network; certificate size. Based on the data received, a method is proposed that allows the provider’s server to block the connection during which a certificate with certain characteristics is transmitted.
Using the isolation forest algorithm to solve the problem of detecting anomalies in the operation of microprocessor plastic cards
Authors: Ananyev A.A.
Published: June 2020

Anomaly detection is an important issue in data science. The purpose of detection is to determine the system and stochastic violations of the signal structure, the regularity of repetition of characteristic sites, as well as the localization of artifacts of natural or artificial origin. These can be failures in the data collection process, sensor failure, or external unexpected events, such as an intentional violation of the microcontroller’s security. In addition, with the help of the proposed methods of anomaly detection, it is possible not only to analyze the security of devices, but also to determine the efficiency of the use of computing resources and check the operation of hardware modules. In General, the introduction of such methods is advisable at all stages of the life cycle of microprocessors and microcontrollers.
Review and classification of false information systems (FIS)
Authors: Kobilev M.A. , Abramov E.S.
Published: June 2020

The article considers false information systems and conducts their comparative analysis, considering the tasks that they perform, which technologies rely on, and what role is played in protecting information when they are used. The goal is to identify relevant false information systems, to formulate criteria in accordance with which classification is carried out. The problems of false information systems are identified, further work in this topic is determined.
Development of a technique for modeling entangled quantum computations that are applicable in Simon’s quantum algorithm
Authors: Potapov Viktor S. , Gushansky Sergei M.
Published: June 2020

This paper describes the basics of developing quantum algorithms and modeling entangled quantum computations applicable in quantum algorithms. Quantum algorithms involve the use of vector and matrix algebra. The basic tasks of the simulation proposed in the work are determined within the framework of the algorithm for executing quantum algorithms, taking into account entanglement. A technique has been developed for modeling entangled quantum calculations applicable in the Simon quantum algorithm, which helps to predict the behavior of the quantum algorithm (or any other computing process that proceeds as part of the work of a quantum computer system) with partial entanglement.
“Annotation is first draft thinking”: Educators’ Marginal Notes as Brave Writing
Authors: Kalir Jeremiah (Remi)
Published: June 2020

The author argues for annotation as a form of brave writing when it is social, public, vulnerable, and critical.
A falta do jindungozinho
Authors: Lima da Silva Higor
Published: June 2020

Trata-se de um poema que faz interpelações a Charles Baudelaire, por ser um poema em prosa, e com Castro Alves. No segundo parágrafo há ecos baudelairianos, e o diálogo eu-tu das duas imagens bases de inspiração.(O desmunido está aí, o cão vagabundo de Baudelaire, o abandonado de Castro Alves...).
Trauma, memória e identidade em Beloved, de Toni Morrison
Authors: Silva Jéssica Amanda de Souza
Published: June 2020

Resultado de estudos doutorais, este artigo, de natureza bibliográfica, interpretativa e qualitativa, analisa a presença e a configuração da memória – seja individual, seja coletiva – bem como a representação dos traumas e dos processos de perda e (re)encontro de identidade de ex-escravos afro-americanos e seus descendentes, retratados no romance Beloved (1987), de autoria da premiada romancista afro-americana Toni Morrison. A análise, ora proposta, debruça-se sobre o estudo das vozes das personagens, especialmente as principais, procedendo a uma associação dos referidos elementos – memória e identidade – às narrativas, de cunho testemunhal, que ligam o passado e o presente dessas personagens, bem como aos traumas vividos e relatados por elas, na sua busca por liberdade e autonomia, durante o período da Reconstrução; contexto do pós-Guerra Civil Americana. Para tanto, a nossa análise ancora-se em Estudos Culturais e Pós-Coloniais da Literatura, a exemplo de Caze (2015), Nickel (2009), Ribeiro (2017), Silva & Umbach (2013) e Viana (2008). Destaca-se, como principal resultado, a importância do lugar de fala na rememoração e reconto do passado, sobretudo da escravidão, para a melhor compreensão dos traumas e fatos históricos, bem como da própria humanidade.
PERFIL SEMIOLÓGICO DE PACIENTES ACOMETIDOS POR ACIDENTE VASCULAR ENCEFÁLICO
Authors: Tavares Sampaio Natalia , Aurélio de Oliveira Figueiredo José , Carla Medeiros de Sousa Juliane , Braga de Oliveira Luciano , Jorge Dias Michel
Published: June 2020

Objetivo: Conhecer o perfil semiológico de pacientes com diagnóstico de acidente vascular encefálico. Método: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, realizado através da análise de prontuários, de forma descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvida nos meses de março e abril de 2019. O estudo foi composto por cinquenta prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de acidente vascular encefálico que foram atendidos entre os anos de 2013 a 2017. Inclusos os pacientes de ambos os sexos, de todas as idades, cadastrados no setor de fisioterapia neurofuncional da clínica Santa Maria, e como critérios de exclusão, tem-se os prontuários incompletos, ilegíveis ou que o termo de consentimento não estivesse assinado pelo paciente ou responsável. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi adaptado a partir da ficha de avaliação neurofuncional da clínica escola, onde foram abordados os itens do perfil socioeconômico, diagnóstico clínico, exames complementares, exame físico: tônus muscular, sensibilidade (superficial e profunda), reflexos, coordenação, equilíbrio, marcha, linguagem, força muscular e amplitude de movimento. Foi empregada estatística descritiva com realização de cálculos de frequência absoluta (n) e relativa (%), medidas de tendência central (média), sendo os resultados apresentados em forma de tabelas e figuras, seguindo os aspectos éticos que envolvem a pesquisa com seres humanos. Resultados: Observou-se em relação ao perfil sociodemográfico a prevalência do sexo masculino com 56%, faixa etária de 50 a 70 anos com 60%, casados (70%), ensino fundamental completo com 40%. Em relação ao perfil semiológico foram encontradas como prevalentes: comprometimento do tipo isquêmico (92%), tônus hipotônico (60%), hipotrofismo (18%), hipoestesia (22%), hiporreflexia (30%), alteração de coordenação (54%), equilíbrio dinâmico (34%), alteração da marcha (84%) e linguagem (26%). Conclusão: O estudo evidenciou o maior comprometimento de acidente vascular encefálico do tipo isquêmico, sendo as alterações da marcha, tônus hipotônico e coordenação motora as alterações semiológicas mais prevalentes.

Descritores: Acidente vascular encefálico. Manifestações clínicas. Neurologia.
Crowdfunding: comunicación del mecenazgo 2.0
Authors: Felipe Morales Andrea , Caldevilla Domínguez David , Rodríguez Terceño José , Del Valle Mejías María Elena
Published: June 2020

El presente artículo pretende hacer un estudio del modo en que la herramienta de Relaciones Públicas conocida genéricamente como mecenazgo ha cambiado o no tras ser sometida al tamiz de la digitalización de la comunicación y la sociedad. Empezando por plantearnos la misma naturaleza del mecenazgo como herramienta de las Relaciones públicas. Existe una considerable confusión entre este término y otros que le son semánticamente próximos. Una situación agravada por anglicismos como los que sobre-abundan en el entorno empresarial y los que provienen de la digitalización de la actividad económica y comunicativa. La misma que abre puertas pero también comporta riesgos para los gabinetes de comunicación en su gestión de la imagen corporativa. Una gestión que, a través del mecenazgo, puede resultar clave en un contexto en el que la bidireccionalidad de la comunicación con el público crece constantemente, obligando a las entidades públicas y privadas a buscar cada vez más urgentemente un flujo de respuesta positivo
BANK MARKETING IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL GLOBALIZATION
Authors: LUTSIV Bogdan
Published: June 2020

Introduction. The functioning of banks in the highly competitive environment requires some research on the patterns of their activity in the market. Increased competition between deposit institutions, the emergence of compete it or sin the face of non-banking institutions (insurance, trust companies, pension funds), the outflow of investments from banks due to the development of the securities market have led to the need for banks to use marketing tools. In this context, the importance of digitalization on banking business in Ukraine plays an important role. Therefore, a necessary prerequisite for effective banking is the integration of digital and traditional marketing components, which will vary depending on the business model adopted and the status of the product and price segments of the market.

Purpose is to investigate the trends of influence of modern information technologies on the development of banking marketing, to substantiate on this basis the ways of development of innovations of the banking product line in the conditions of financial instability.

Results. The basic essential and evolutionary features of banking marketing have been analyzed and systematized, which made it possible to define modern banking marketing as an active search by banks for profitable markets of banking products. The influence of modern information technologies on the development of banking marketing is investigated. The key aspects of the strategic transformation of the bank into the digital era are identified. The directions of introduction of banking innovations in the conditions of financial instability, increase of banks' ability to use information resources effectively, development of new banking technologies and products, preservation of their competitive positions in the market and customer trust are offered.

Conclusions. We see the prospects for further study of the stated problem in the study of challenges and threats that bring features of digitalization of the economy to all participants of this process. Due to the constant growth of cyberattacks, it is necessary to protect Internet applications and mobile financial applications, smart contracts, payment and automated banking systems, etc. by increasing the level of information security. A more detailed exploration of systems approaches to ensuring that Big Data and cloud services are used as test platforms is promising.
Enabling Cyber-Physical Systems for Industry 4.0 operations: A Service Science Perspective
Authors:   MARE, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal, CEFAGE Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal, ISG, Instituto Superior de Gestão, Lisboa, Portugal, CIIC, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Silva* Agostinho da , Dionisio Andreia ,   CEFAGE, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal, Almeida Isabel ,   CLISSIS, Lusiada University, Lisboa, Portugal, ISCTE-IUL, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Published: June 2020

Based on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technologies, manufacturing industries are witnessing the fourth Industrial Revolution, the Industry 4.0 (I4.0), and digital transformation is a keystone in this change. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are strategic in thoroughly digitalizing companies, and I4.0 operations depend on CPS efficiency. Digital plants are held by digital technologies that provide excellent tools for improving product security and supply chain security but requires structured information management to maintain the CPS in its highest level of efficiency. These systems are overly complex and hard to handle when several CPS need to be combined as in a large factory, where several machines must work together to achieve a common goal. This research addresses these issues, and we propose an information management framework of industrial CPS that, towards the industrial efficiency, affords an increase in value for all stakeholders. The framework structures the information through the introduction of two innovative value co-creation concepts: (i) Fingerprint (FP-I4.0), a virtual vehicle that can carry two types of structured information and (ii) Cockpit4.0, an interaction entity between the various service systems, applied from cradle-to-cradle. Validated through the Service Science Theory, we conclude that the proposed empirical framework may boost up CPS efficiency and, from it, I4.0 operations will be more effective.
Collaborative Learning of Communication Routes in Edge-enabled Multi-access Vehicular Environment
Authors: Wu Celimuge , Liu Zhi , Liu Fuqiang , Yoshinaga Tsutomu , Ji Yusheng , Li Jie
Published: June 2020

Some vehicular Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications have a strict requirement on the end-to-end delay where edge computing can be used to provide a short delay for end-users by conducing efficient caching and computing at the edge nodes. However, a fast and efficient communication route creation in multi-access vehicular environment is an underexplored research problem. In this paper, we propose a collaborative learning-based routing scheme for multi-access vehicular edge computing environment. The proposed scheme employs a reinforcement learning algorithm based on end-edge-cloud collaboration to find routes in a proactive manner with a low communication overhead. The routes are also preemptively changed based on the learned information. By integrating the ``proactive'' and ``preemptive'' approach, the proposed scheme can achieve a better forwarding of packets as compared with existing alternatives. We conduct extensive and realistic computer simulations to show the performance advantage of the proposed scheme over existing baselines.
COVID19 detection from Radiographs: Is Deep Learning able to handle the crisis?
Authors: Saqib Muhammad , Anwar Saeed , Anwar Abbas , petersson Lars , Blumenstein Michael
Published: June 2020

The COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral infection which played havoc on everyone's life in many different ways. According to the world health organization and scientists, more testing potentially helps governments and disease control organizations in containing the spread of the virus. The use of chest radiographs is one of the early screening tests to determine the onset of disease, as the infection affects the lungs severely. This study will investigate and automate the process of testing by using state-of-the-art CNN classifiers to detect the COVID19 infection. However, the viral could of many different types; therefore, we only regard for COVID19 while the other viral infection types are treated as non-COVID19 in the radiographs of various viral infections. The classification task is challenging due to the limited number of scans available for COVID19 and the minute variations in the viral infections. We aim to employ current state-of-the-art CNN architectures, compare their results, and determine whether deep learning algorithms can handle the crisis appropriately. All trained models are available at https://github.com/saeed-anwar/COVID19-Baselines
Study Abroad and Career Paths of Business Students
Authors: Orahood Tammy , Woolf Jennie , Kruze Larisa
Published: June 2020

To assess the impact of business students’ international experience during college on their post-graduation careers, the authors of this study surveyed alumni from The Kelly School of Business at Indiana University who were five to ten years into their careers. The goal of the research was to determine the impact of international experience on alumni’s career paths. In addition, the survey sought to compare the career paths of alumni who studied abroad to those who did not study abroad.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Greek Universities: Implications for science education
Authors: Spyrou Nicholas K.
Published: June 2020

I shall outline briefly the present situation in Greek universities, their goals and characteristics, and the conditions under which, in my opinion, these goals can be accomplished.
Science Education in the United States of America
Authors: Champagne Audrey
Published: June 2020

Science education in the United States of America is in the midst of an unprecedented reform movement-unprecedented because the movement is driven by national standards developed with support from the federal government. The standards for science education are redefining the character of science education from kindergarten to the postgraduate education of scientists and science teachers. The theme permeating the new-vision science education is science literacy for all. 

Science education is in a state of ferment, making it difficult to characterize the practice of science education in the United States. Because the federal government has no authority to control science education, the practice of science education across the nation has a history of great variability. The national standards provide a coherent vision for what should be. Were the vision realized, all students would have equal opportunity to learn science. However, economic, political, human, and cultural factors are making the achievement of the vision a challenge.
Hoffa, William and John Pearson (eds.): NAFSA’s Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and Administrators. Second Edition. Washington, DC: NAFSA: Association of International Educators. 1997. 492 pp.
Authors: Page R. Michael , Kappler Barbara
Published: June 2020

The United States is a major participant in this enterprise. It receives almost 500,000 students per year and sends another 100,000 of its own overseas. Education abroad has become so popular and important that virtually every U.S. university has an office to manage study abroad advising and programming. In many respects, the field has become a profession with its own body of knowledge, professional standards and ethics, theoretical and conceptual orientations, desired student learning outcomes and institutional goals, and “best” practices. Consistent with education abroad’s transition toward professional status has been the growth of a “study abroad” literature. The volume being reviewed here is one of the centerpieces of that professional literature.
SPORTS IMPROVEMENT IN ATHLETICS AT THE UNIVERSITY CONDITIONS
Authors: Yaroshevich Irina
Published: June 2020

The article considers the main factors playing an important role in the development the sports improvement in athletics
TECHNOLOGY OF LIGHT NAPHTHA ISOMERIZATION IN PRACTICE PETROLEUM REFINING
Authors: Knyazevaa Tamar , Raskulova Tat'yana
Published: June 2020

The features of high-, medium- and low-temperature processes of light naphtha isomerization, operating conditions of the used catalysts and quality specification of the feedstock’s are considered.
AIR HEAT EXCHANGER ANALYSIS
Authors: Luchko Mihail , Fomina Larisa
Published: June 2020

The operating parameters of the air heat exchanger used at the stage of cooling the butadiene fraction in the production of methyl tert-butyl ether are analyzed. The insufficient efficiency of its operation in the summer period has been revealed. The solution is to make changes to the design of the heat exchanger or to install an air heat exchanger with a larger heat transfer surface.
ADSORPTION OF BLUE DYE E133 ON POLAR AND NEUTRAL ADSORBENTS
Authors: Manuylov Viktor , Kirillova Valeriya
Published: June 2020

The paper presents a comparative characteristic of the process of adsorption of the synthetic dye E133 with magnesium oxide and activated carbon
Features of diagnostics and clinical approaches to case management of patients with hereditary angioedema without C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency. Analysis of the clinical case
Authors: Fomina Daria S , Bobrikova Elena N , Serdotetskova Sofia A
Published: June 2020

This article describes the clinical, biochemical and genetic features of hereditary angioedema (HAE) with normal level and functional activity of C1 esterase inhibitor. The discussion includes pathogenesis, diagnostics and case management of patients with hereditary angioedema without C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency. The materials of few scientific sources about patients with HAE without C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency in stages and our own clinical case (the female patient of fertile age with a confirmed mutation associated with factor XII (Hageman) deficiency) was given. The article describes the current state of the issue of the algorithm of primary diagnostics and differential diagnostics of HAE without C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency based on international and Russian data. It has been suggested that the new understanding of pathogenesis and treatment of patients with HAE without C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency is encouraging and becoming accessible to the medical society.
CHALLENGES IN THE LIVES OF HIV POSITIVE WOMEN
Authors: Dr. Madhurima  , Dr. Dilraj Kaur
Published: June 2020

Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic has gained impetus during the last one and the half decade, expending to all regions of the world and remains to be major global challenge. Recent research has indicated that HIV infection is moving from high-risk populations into the general population. Married, monogamous, heterosexual women belonging to lower strata are highly vulnerable. Women constitute nearly half of world’s AIDS population
Aim: The present study attempts to highlight the challenges faced by HIV positive women.
Material and Method: Since HIV/AIDS is a sensitive topic it was decided to undertake a qualitative study so that subterranean aspect of HIV positive women and their circumstances can be analyzed appropriately. Present study was conducted in Ludhiana district, Punjab. A purposive sample of 67 HIV positive woman visiting ART Centre for the treatment was taken. Information was obtained by Interviewing.
Results: The study revealed that stigma and discrimination is the biggest challenge for WLHA as it prevents them from disclosing their HIV status to others and seeking their support. Lack of awareness about HIV also emerged an important challenge for some. There were others who felt that living with HIV has made them physically weak and it affects their working capabilities. Economic instability and dependency of HIV positive women is a big challenge for their survival. HIV positive women do not receive social, emotional and financial support from their parents and in laws. Family members try to maintain distance from these women and hardly come forward to help them. As a result of HIV/AIDS, more women become dependent on fewer income generating family members, thus increasing the already heavy economic burden experienced by families.
Conclusion: The study implicates that WLHA face more challenges than men with HIV because of their lower position in society. Due to their lack of awareness they contract HIV infection unknowingly. This lifelong infection affects their physical and psychological health. WLHA are stigmatized and labeled for their immorality due to their illness and they face discrimination from family members, health care workers, colleagues, clients and their own community members.
KEYWORDS: Stigma, Support, Challenges, HIV positive women
Проект благоустрою та озеленення присадибної ділянки в місті Умань
Authors: Леонтяк Г. П. , Осіпов М. Ю. , Масловата С. А. , Майборода Ю. В.
Published: June 2020

У містобудуванні озеленення є складовою частиною загального комплексу заходів щодо планування, забудови і впорядкування населених місць. Зелені насадження є основними елементами художнього оздоблення населених пунктів, естетичне та емоційне значення яких зумовлене можливістю з їхньою допомогою чергувати враження від навколишнього простору, вводити в урбанізоване середовище природні елементи. У процесі передпроєктних досліджень встановлено, що ділянка має прямокутну форму та рівнинний рельєф, прокладену дорожньо-стежкову мережу, бесідку, водойму, будинок, гараж і санвузол. Площа об'єкта озеленення становить 2725,8 м2. Газонне покриття єднає загальну композицію, а мульчувальні матеріали, зокрема кора (289,9 м2) та гравій (161,6 м2), підкреслюють і виділяють рослинні композиції. Житлова зона – житловий будинок площею 180,9 м2 з доріжками, що з'єднують та забезпечують доступний прохід. Цю зону поділено на дві частини: передню, що веде до партерної частини та задню – для з'єднання із зоною відпочинку. До будинку та навколо нього розміщується плиткова дорожньо-cтежкова мережа, загальною площею 798,3 м2, прокладена до кожної із наведених зон. Зону відпочинку відповідно поділено нa: прогулянкову зону, садову зону, з водяних рослин, зону барбекю, садову зону. Дорожньо-стежкова мережа й архітектурне рішення спрямовані на проектування ділянки у регулярному стилі. Створення садово-паркового об'єкта із врахуванням особливостей природно-кліматичних умов, побажань замовника та функціонального зонування надасть території завершеного вигляду та слугуватиме місцем для відпочинку усієї родини. На ділянці не проглядається загальний задум, тому пропонуємо розмістити наведені рослини відповідно до їх функціональних зон. Таким способом вдасться раціонально використати загальну площу з уже прокладеною дорожньо-стежковою мережею та створити зручне зонування для експлуатації всієї території. Рослини підібрані так, щоб додати унікальності цьому об'єкту, підкреслити кожну запропоновану зону, але водночас зберегти цілісність загальної задумки та композиції всього об'єкта. Декоративність кожної рослини підкреслюється сезонно, тому мешканці цієї ділянки зможуть милуватися композиціями в будь-яку пору року. Вся територія з композиціями гарно освітлюється, чим підкреслюється фактура рослин та їх форми.
Вміст біохімічних речовин у рослин Phlox paniculata L. в умовах Лісостепу України
Authors: Левчик Н. Я. , Скрипка Г. І. , Левон В. Ф. , Закрасов О. В. , Горбенко Н. Є.
Published: June 2020

Досліджено питання стійкості декоративних рослин Phlox paniculata L. до біотичного стресу. За результатами дослідження листків рослин 11 сортів Phlox paniculata з різним ступенем ураження збудником борошнистої роси (Erysiphe cichoracearum DC. f. phlogis Jacz.) визначено кількісний вміст біохімічних речовин (проліну, катехінів, флавонолів та антоціанів) в умовах Лісостепу України. Виявлено, що рослини, уражені збудником борошнистої роси, характеризувалися нижчим рівнем флавонолів (сорти 'Poliarnyi' – 0,268 мг/г, 'Mohuchii' – 0,354 мг/г), неуражені – вищим вмістом (сорти 'Mohuchii' – 0,729 мг/г та 'Fiosin' – 0,719 мг/г). Окрім цього, встановлено тенденцію до істотного збільшення вмісту катехінів у цілому на 8˗21 % в уражених борошнистою росою рослин, порівняно із неураженими. Відзначено певну закономірність щодо вмісту антоціанів: в уражених рослин він був на 18˗48 % вищим, ніж у неуражених. Зроблено висновок, що вторинні метаболіти є маркерами відповідної реакції та стійкості рослинного організму до стресу різного походження, оскільки під дією стресу, спричиненого збудником борошнистої роси, збільшується вміст флавонолів, катехінів та антоціанів. На відміну від інших показників, рівень проліну істотно не залежить від ступеня ураженості рослин Phlox paniculata збудником борошнистої роси, оскільки в цьому механізмі захисту рослин від стресу, спричиненого збудником борошнистої роси, діє інший механізм із залученням вторинних метаболітів.
Зміна вмісту 137CS у чорниці (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) у лісах Полісся України з часу аварії на ЧАЕС
Authors: Краснов В. П. , Орлов О. О. , Жуковський О. В. , Гулик І. Т. , Курбет Т. В. , Корбут М. Б. , Давидова І. В. , Мельник В. В.
Published: June 2020

Досліджено багаторічну (30 років) динаміку радіоактивного забруднення найпоширенішої ягідної рослини лісів Полісся України – чорниці, яка відіграє велику роль в опроміненні населення регіону. На всіх постійних пробних площах відзначено вищі значення питомої активності 137Cs у ягодах чорниці порівняно зі значеннями цього показника у її вегетативній надземній фітомасі – в 1,1-1,7 раза. Це, вірогідно, можна пояснити її біологічними особливостями. За період спостережень відбулося значне зниження радіоактивного забруднення чорниці звичайної: у свіжих ягодах чорниці – у 3,7-8,3 раза, у сухій надземній фітомасі – у 8,2-19,2 раза. Значення коефіцієнтів переходу до надземної фітомаси та свіжих ягід чорниці в 1994 р. відповідно становили 49,2-178,1 та 8,9-34,3 м2кг-1·10-3. У 2016 р. продовжує тривати досить інтенсивне надходження 137Cs до чорниці: значення коефіцієнтів переходу до свіжих та сухих ягід змінювалися у межах 6-8 та 24-61 м2кг-1·10-3 відповідно, а для сухої надземної фітомаси – 17-53 м2кг-1·10-3. Триває вертикальна міграція 137Cs з верхніх до більш глибоких шарів ґрунту. У 1991 р. основна частка сумарної активності радіонукліду у вологих суборах була зосереджена у напіврозкладеному та розкладеному шарах лісової підстилки та 0-2-сантиметровому шарі мінеральної частини ґрунту (близько 60-70 %). У 2016 р. найбільше значення цього показника характерне для верхнього 10-сантиметрового шару гумусово-елювіального горизонту – 69,87 %, що в 1,3 раза більше, ніж у 2000 р. (54,91 %). Цей шар ґрунту насичений кореневими системами численних лісових рослин, зокрема чорниці, що підвищує інтенсивність надходження радіонуклідів.