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Produção Escrita no Ensino Médio: fundamentos para o trabalho com o texto argumentativo
Authors: Suassuna Lívia , Campos Albaneide Souza
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo, de caráter exploratório e descritivo, buscou-se levantar reflexões sobre o trabalho com o texto argumentativo em aulas de língua portuguesa no ensino médio. Do ponto de vista teórico, a argumentação é entendida aqui como uma ação de linguagem essencialmente dialógica, que tem por objetivo persuadir os interlocutores acerca de ideias expostas e defendidas (Gregolin,1993; BRETON, 2003; Perelman; Olbrechts-Tyteca, 2005). Para a realização do trabalho, partiu-se do levantamento de alguns estudos empíricos (CONCEIÇÃO, 2002; CRUZ, 2008; RIOLFI; IGREJA, 2010; AUTORA 2, 2012) cujos objetos de pesquisa se relacionam diretamente com a produção de textos escritos no contexto escolar.Procurou-se, com isso, questionar/ problematizar procedimentos didáticos utilizados por professores no ensino da argumentação. Em seguida, por meio da análise de dois textos dissertativo-argumentativos produzidos por estudantes de uma escola pública da rede estadual de Pernambuco, são sugeridos encaminhamentos pedagógicos que podem favorecer a compreensão e o uso dos processos e recursos linguístico-discursivos necessários à argumentação. Na conclusão, reforça-se a tese de que, para a produção de textos argumentativos, o aluno precisa valer-se de algumas habilidades e estratégias específicas que, adequadamente trabalhadas no ensino, garantam-lhe o direito de dizer e de fazer-se ouvido.
Os albúns de fotografias do jardim de infância modelo de Natal: memórias das infâncias escolares
Authors: Mendes Sarah de Lima
Published: June 2021

Esse artigo tem como objetivo analisar a visualidade registrada pelo Jardim de Infância Modelo de Natal em meados da segunda metade do século XX em seus álbuns de fotografias escolares. A partir da percepção desse objeto de memória, aponta-se reflexões sobre representações imagéticas da infância em contextos escolares. Esse documento da cultura material escolar elabora uma narrativa acerca das turmas dos concluintes do ensino infantil, assim como das práticas que compõem o ritual de formatura. Dessa forma, tal discussão é proposta à luz dos conceitos de Representação e Memória, apresentados por Chartier (2002) e Le Goff (1996), respectivamente. Entre o abrir e o fechar dos álbuns de fotografias há uma narrativa que conta histórias mediada pelas fotos, textos e imagens, evocando um olhar sobre a cultura escolar. Por fim, percebe-se que há um padrão organizacional na composição dos álbuns que assume a função de preservar da memória.
Os processos fotomecânicos na cultura visual Primeiras aproximações
Authors: Lima Solange Ferraz , Lemos Eric Danzi
Published: June 2021

O presente artigo oferece um breve panorama das primeiras experiências de processos de reprodução mecânica engendrados pela fotografia que concorreram para a ampla disseminação de uma cultura visual impressa, em um processo integrado às formas já consolidadas de reprodutibilidade das imagens, como a gravura. São ainda nossos objetivos apresentar o perfil das fontes materiais correntes em museus e arquivos que podem alargar o campo de investigação sobre a reprodutibilidade e seus impactos sociais além de como os processos fotomecânicos vem sendo tratados pela recente historiografia da cultura visual.
O uso de recursos energéticos renováveis e não renováveis e sua influência na variação da renda nacional
Authors: Presotto Elen , Talamini Edson
Published: June 2021

A preocupação com utilização de recursos na economia e o equilíbrio com o meio ambiente são um ponto de convergência e de interesse para toda a sociedade. O objetivo deste estudo é mensurar o impacto da produção e consumo de energia, capital e trabalho frente ao crescimento econômico do Brasil, buscando evidenciar se esse crescimento foi induzido por políticas públicas de geração de energia renovável ou não. Para tanto, mensurou-se dois modelos de série temporal via Método dos Mínimos Quadrados Ordinários. Os resultados encontrados demonstram a influência positiva das energias renováveis frente as variações da renda e negativas as variações da produção de energias não renováveis. Aumentos de 1% na produção de energia renovável causam aumentos de 0,39% na renda o contrário também é verdadeiro. Os períodos da inversão da matriz energética nacional e o marcado pelo incentivo à produção de biocombustíveis, mostraram-se significativos para influenciar a variação da renda nacional.
Satisfação dos usuários de hospital universitário brasileiro: estudo em unidade da região centro-oeste
Authors: Cintra Renato Fabiano , Ribeiro Ivano , Gonçalves Lidiane Parron , Dias Bárbara Galleli , Amâncio-Vieira Saulo Fabiano
Published: June 2021

A percepção da qualidade baseia-se em critérios objetivos e subjetivos. Logo, este estudo avalia a satisfação dos usuários de um hospital universitário brasileiro, que atende pacientes única e exclusivamente do Sistema Único de Saúde Brasileiro. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva. Para tanto, foram realizadas 659 entrevistas, por meio de formulário, coletados no intervalo de 13 meses com usuários em leito hospitalar da área de clínica médica. Para a tabulação e análise dos resultados utilizou-se o software SPSS v20. Foram definidas quatro dimensões para a análise: características sociodemográficas dos usuários; qualidade percebida do atendimento dos profissionais do hospital; dos serviços; e da resolubilidade. As evidências demonstram que as satisfações concernem aos aspectos humanitários da relação médico-paciente e as insatisfações referem-se às instalações e serviços de suporte (atividade meio) oferecidos pelo hospital investigado. Todavia, tal insatisfação não é suficiente a ponto de refletir negativamente nas opiniões e recomendações da instituição. Recomenda-se ampliação das avaliações para outras instituições com o intuito de construir comparações com vistas às melhorias no sistema.
Covid-19 Serosurveillance Positivity in General Population: Comparison at Different Times
Authors: Prakash Om , Solanki Bhavin , Sheth Jay K , Shah Chirag , Kadam Mina , Vyas Sheetal , Shukla Aparajita , Tiwari Hemant
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Serological surveys estimating the cumulative incidence of the disease are powerful and effective tools for monitoring the epidemic and in determining the immunity status.

Objectives: To compare the percentage sero-positivity for IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV2 at two different time period in the same population to understand the pandemic and predict about the immunity status of the population.

Methods: As a part of Covid19 pandemic management, two separate population based sero-survey within a gap of 1½ months were carried in Ahmedabad city to scientifically document the progress of the Covid19 pandemic. Various demographic factors and other parameters from both the survey were compared with seropositivity for valid and precise estimation of disease situation as well as immunity status of the population.

Results: The study documents an increase in seropositivity by 5.32% (from 17.92% to 23.24%). The seropositivity shows increasing trend with increase in the age group and the seropositivity is significantly higher among females. Overall higher seropositivity against the reported cases in the first sero-survey and the narrow increase in the seropositivity during the subsequent sero-survey inspite of high number of cases may indicate temporary status of the antibodies. This may also be due to the difference in the level of stigma, health care service delivery, service utilization and related field level situation affecting the asymptomatic/unreported case positivity.

Conclusion: The result of seropositivity comparison indicates the scopes for further research to confirm and generate greater evidences regarding the factors affecting seropositivity.
A FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF JENSEN'S INEQUALITY
Authors: DRAGOMIR SEVER SILVESTRU
Published: June 2021

A FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF JENSEN'S INEQUALITY
ON FILTER EXPANSION OF TOPOLOGIES
Authors: EL-MONSEF M. E. ABD , KOZAE A. M. , KHAORA A. A. ABO
Published: June 2021

The lower separation axioms $T_i$, ($i \in \{0, 1, 2\}$) are obviously preserved under topology expansions. This fact is not generally valid for higher separation axioms as well as for recent sorts of separation such as $T_R$, $R_0$, $R_1$ and semi-$R_i$, ($i \in \{0, 1\}$). The purpose of the present work is to investigate preservation of these recent separation properties under filter expansion of topologies. Also, we study the effect of filter expansions on the concept $s$-essentially $T_i$- spaces, ($i \in \{0, 1\}$).
EXISTENCE OF SOLUTIONS FOR ELLIPTIC INTEGRO-DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEMS
Authors: TSAI LONG-YI , WU S. T.
Published: June 2021

In this paper the existence of the solution for elliptic integro-differential systems are discussed. Those systems are motivated by certain physical processes such as in epidemics, predator-prey dynamics and the others. We extend the method of mixed monotony to second order elliptic partial integro-differential equations. By assuming the existence of a satellite $f$ of the give function $\Phi$, we prove the existence of solutions by using fixed point theory. Moreover, we provide the modified method of mixed monotony to construct two monotone sequences which converge uniformly to the solution. We also give sufficient conditions for the existence of $f$ and obtain the construction of upper and lower solutions in some applications.
ON THE SUM OF ALL DISTANCES IN GRAPHS
Authors: GUTMAN IVAN , YEH YEONG-NAN , CHEN JIANN-CHERNG
Published: June 2021

The sum $W$ of the distances between all pairs of vertices in a connected graph may be any positive integer, except 2 and 5. We also examine the values that $W$ assumes for connected bipartite graphs and trees.
CRITERIA FOR DICHOTOMY OF LINEAR IMPULSIVE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: SIMEONOV P. S. , BAINOV D. D.
Published: June 2021

In the present paper necessary and sufficient conditions for $(\mu_1, \mu_2)$- dichotomy of linear impulsive differential equations are obtained without imposing conditions of bounded growth on these equations. The apparatus of piecewise continuous Lyapunov's functions is used.
ON FINITE-DIMENSIONAL QUASI-VARIATIONAL INEQUALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DISCONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS
Authors: HUANG TETZ C.
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we derive several existence results for quasi-variational inequalities where the functions under consideration need not have any continuity properties. In particular, we obtain a new fixed point theorem for point-to-set mappings which is also a generalization of the famous Kakutani's fixed point the- orem.
HADAMARD PRODUCT OF CERTAIN MEROMORPHIC STARLIKE AND CONVEX FUNCTIONS
Authors: MOGRA M. L.
Published: June 2021

The author establishes certain results concerning the Hadamard product of meromorphic starlike and meromorphic convex functions analogous to those obtained by Vinod Kumar (J. Math. Anal. Appl. 113(1986), 230-234).
EFFECTIVE ESTIMATES FOR BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS
Authors: YANG GOU-SHENG , LEU JYH-WEN
Published: June 2021

We establish some effective estimates for the boundary value problems
\[ x^{(6)}(t)-\sum_{i=1}^5 p_i(t)x^{(i)}(t),  x(a) = x'(a) = x''(a) = x'''(a) = x^{(4)}(a) = x(b) = 0; \]
and
\[ x^{(6)}(t)-\sum_{i=1}^5 p_i(t)x^{(i)}(t),  x(a) = x'(a) = x''(a) = x(b) = x'(b) =x''(b)= 0. \]
SELF-FOCUSING AND SELF-TRAPPING OF SPHERCIAL BEAMS IN A NONLINEAR MEDIUM
Authors: NG KIN-CHUNG
Published: June 2021

Self-focusing and self-trapping of optical beams are studied by obtaining the asymptotic solution of the nonlinear reduced wave equation

\[ \nabla^2 u +k^2n^2(|u|^2)u=0\]

in three dimensional space where the incident waves are assumed to be spherical waves . In order to discuss diffraction effects and self-focusing effects of the beam, the concepts of diffraction length and focal length are introduced. It is shown that diffraction effects and self-focusing effects occur in different regions. This means that diffraction cannot, in general, influence self-focusing. In the special case where diffraction effects and self-focusing effects are balanced, a self-trapped beam is shown to exist.
Emerging Technologies: Implications for the Nepalese Tourism Industry
Authors:   Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, Acharya Rashmi
Published: June 2021

This paper intends to present the potential technologies for sustainable tourism development and promotion of Nepal. Based on secondary literature, various emerging technologies that help to reduce manual works, maximize productivity and ensure the physical security of entities have been explored in the paper. Similarly, some challenges of technological interventions and needful steps to overcome the obstacles are also illustrated. Moreover, this paper also addresses the impacts of the prevailing COVID- 19 crisis on tourism in Nepal and puts forward the needful suggestions to mitigate the crisis. It is hoped that this paper can be a reference to scholars, tourism stakeholders, and policymakers as it delivers plentiful information on the potentialities and feasibilities of ICT implementation in Nepal.
Sustainable Tourism: Evidence from Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors:   Cultural Heritage Preservation Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea, Anele Kalu Kingsley , Sam-Otuonye Chika Clara ,   Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Imo State University, PMB, 2000, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Published: June 2021

Tourism has become an important sector in some national economic development, especially in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the tourism sector is one of the biggest non-oil foreign exchange-earners. Consequently, the Indonesian government has introduced laws, policies, and regulations to bolster the sector. Specifically, Lake Toba in North Sumatra is a famous coastal tourist destination in Indonesia, which attracts both local and foreign tourists. The objectives of this research are to examine coastal tourism in Indonesia and address possible measures to achieve sustainable coastal tourism in Lake Toba. The methodology adopted in this research includes a qualitative approach with descriptive and dialectical analysis. Moreover, the data used are adopted from literature, tables, pictures, and documentary reviews. In the course of the research, it was discovered that many factors threaten sustainable tourism development in Lake Toba, particularly lack of and access to infrastructure, inadequate funds, among others. The result of the research reveals that government laws and policies and recommendations by scholars significantly strengthen sustainable tourism in Lake Toba. In concluding the research, it was argued that due to the economic and social-cultural importance of tourism to the development of Indonesia, it is imperative to effectively implement the laws, policies, and recommendations outlined in the paper.
Entschädigungsansprüche von Grenzgängern in Corona-Quarantäne – § 56 Infektionsschutzgesetz aus unionsrechtlicher Sicht
Authors: Giegerich Thomas
Published: June 2021

Nach § 56 Abs. 1 Satz 2 IfSG enthält eine Arbeitnehmerin, gegen die aufgrund des IfSG Quarantäne verhängt wird und die dadurch einen Verdienstausfall erleidet, eine Entschädigung in Geld von dem deutschen Land, das die Quarantäne-Maßnahme getroffen hat. Dieser Entschädigungsanspruch, der weder an die Staatsangehörigkeit noch den Arbeitsort anknüpft, beruht auf Billigkeitserwägungen und soll die betroffenen Arbeitnehmer vor materieller Not bewahren. Seine Einführung erfolgte freiwillig ohne verfassungs-, völker- oder europarechtliche Verpflichtung. Einer Arbeitnehmerin, gegen die eine EU-ausländische Behörde auf EU-ausländischer Rechtsgrundlage Quarantäne verhängt hat, steht der Anspruch aus § 56 Abs. 1 Satz 2 IfSG nicht zu (möglicherweise aber ein entsprechender Anspruch nach dem EU-ausländischen Recht). Diese Begrenzung von Ansprüchen aus § 56 Abs. 1 Satz 2 IfSG auf deutsche Quarantäne-Maßnahmen verstößt weder gegen das Sekundärrecht noch das Primärrecht der EU. Die Mitgliedstaaten können ihre Praxis bei der Entschädigung der Adressaten von Quarantäne-Maßnahmen freiwillig aufeinander abstimmen, um einer Ungleichverteilung des Lohnrisikos in grenzüberschreitenden Fällen und insbesondere im grenznachbarlichen Kontext über das unionsrechtlich Gebotene hinaus entgegenzuwirken. Sie müssen dabei die Angehörigen aller Mitgliedstaaten, die sich in der gleichen Lage befinden, gleich behandeln, können aber auf Reziprozität bestehen.
Integration of Forward Osmosis in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Applications
Authors: Kappa Stavroula , Malamis Simos
Published: June 2021

In recent years, the research community has made constant efforts to develop new technologies for the recovery and valorization of water, nutrient and energy content of municipal wastewater. However, the recovery process is significantly limited due to the low-strength of sewage. Over the last 10 years, the Forward Osmosis (FO) process, has gained interest as a low-cost process with low membrane fouling propensity, which can convert municipal wastewater into a concentrated low-volume effluent, characterized by high organic and nutrient concentration. This chapter presents the main configurations that have been implemented for the concentration of municipal wastewater using FO, including their performance in terms of contaminant removal and water/reverse salt flux (Jw/Js). Furthermore, the draw solutions and respective concentrations that have been used in FO for the treatment of sewage are reported, while at the same time the positive and negative characteristics of each application are evaluated. Finally, in the last section of this chapter, the spontaneous FO followed by anaerobic process is integrated in a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and compared with a conventional one. The comparison is done, in terms of the mass balance of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and in terms of the energy efficiency.
Preterm Birth and Inflammation
Authors: Matyas Melinda
Published: June 2021

Half of all preterm births are caused or triggered by an inflammation at fetal-maternal interface. The sustained inflammation that preterm neonates are exposed is generated by maternal chorioamnionitis, premature rupture of membranes. This inflammation will facilitate the preterm labor, but also plays an important role in development of disease like: bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, intraventricular hemorrhage and periventricular leukomalacia. Preterm neonates have immature immune system. The fragile co-regulation between immune defense mechanisms and immunosuppression (tolerance) is often disturbed at this category of patients. They are at high risk of sepsis due to this imbalance between the defense and suppression mechanisms but also several injuries can contribute to the onset or perpetuation of sustained inflammation. They experience altered antigen exposure in contact with hospital-specific germs, artificial devices, drugs, nutritional antigens, and hypoxia or hyperoxia. This is more significant at extremely preterm infants less than 28 weeks of gestation as they have not developed adaptation processes to tolerate maternal and self-antigens.
Theoretical and Experimental Study on the Functionalization Effect on the SERS Enhancement Factor of SiO2-Ag Composite Films
Authors: De León Portilla Paulina , Lilia González Ronquillo Ana , Sánchez Mora Enrique
Published: June 2021

Herein we addressed a study to determine the enhancement factor (EF) of the Raman signal reached by composite films with two main components, Ag nanoparticles and SiO2 spheres. The study involves the synthesis, structural composition and optical response by using experimental techniques and theoretical-numerical modeling. A colloid with single NPs and agglomerates of them, with a tannic acid layer on its surface, was produced. Separately, porous SiO2 spheres were obtained. A mixture of both, Ag NPs and SiO2 particles was used to produce the films by solvent evaporation method. It is shown that single or agglomerated Ag NPs are preferentially located at the interstices of the SiO2 spheres. Using discrete dipole approximation, the SERS EF has been estimated considering the agglomeration and tannic acid layer. Both, the dielectric spheres and tannic acid layer diminish the electric field intensity and therefore the SERS EF. When a Ag NP with/without a dielectric shell is touching a SiO2 sphere, the EF is as high as 1 × 103, the zones where this value is reached are smaller when the dielectric layer is present. With a cluster of 3 nude Ag NPs surrounded by SiO2 spheres an EF of 2.4 × 103 is obtained.
Graves’ Disease and Cardiac Complications
Authors: Arslan Abdulla , Altay Hakan
Published: June 2021

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune thyroid disease and a common cause of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones have multiple adverse effect on cardiovascular system through many direct and indirect mechanisms. They increases heart rate, cardiac contractility, systolic and mean pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac output, diastolic relaxation, and myocardial oxygen consumption, whereas decrease systemic vascular resistance and diastolic pressure. All these hemodynamic changes in cardiovascular system can eventually lead to heart failure, tachyarrhythmias, systemic and pulmonary hypertension, if left untreated. Cardiovascular complications of Graves’ disease are frequent and important cause of increased morbidity and mortality. This chapter reviews the cardiovascular complications of Graves’ hyperthyroidism with underlying mechanisms and treatment.
COVID-19 Conjunctivitis
Authors: Konjevoda Suzana , Čanović Samir , Didović Pavičić Ana
Published: June 2021

The outbreak of new Cov-2 epidemic was detected in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, China, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus −2 and started its rapid spread througth the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on the 30th of January 2020. -2 infection can present with spectrum of clinical manifestations, primary of upper respiratory tract and in some cases, especially in immunocompromised patients can cause changes in lower respiratory tract such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Conjunctivitis is not a common manifestation of SARS-Cov-2 infection. It should however be kept in mind that patients with ocular manifestations and symptoms can represent the COVID-19 cases. CoVs can produce several ocular manifestations from conjunctivitis, uveitis – anterior and posterior, retinitis and optic neuritis.
Production of Vegetable Crops by Using Arbuscular Mycorrhizae
Authors: Altuntas Ozlem
Published: June 2021

In modern agriculture, application of beneficial microorganisms has become more reliable and alternative source to reduce the application of pesticides. Several studies demonstrate that the beneficial microorganisms like arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, Pseudomonas species, Trichoderma species etc. increase the plant growth and their and also improve the quality of soil. Additionally, these microorganisms increase the resistance of host plants against biotic and abiotic stresses. In the present chapter; vegetable crops in horticultural systems were focused. Most of the vegetable crop form symbiotic relationship with mycorrhiza acting as a bridge for the flow of energy and matter between plants and soils. The symbiotic relationship includes most species of vegetables and some species of fungi that have great relevance to soil ecosystem functions, especially nutrient dynamics, microbial processes, plant ecology, and agriculture. AMF can improve the nutrient and water uptake, induce tolerance of abiotic and biotic stress of their host plants. In the sustainable agriculture, the association of soil microorganisms with plant roots can also be exploited and in this way improve plant growth and productivity under normal and stressful environment. As a result, mycorrhizae improves plant growth, root structure development and crop yield and quality in almost any ambient condition. In addition, another benefit of mycorrhizae is that plants are resistant to diseases. it is concluded that arbuscular mycorrhizal infused pepper seedlings have high yield and quality. And also arbuscular mycorrhizae can be recommended for high yield and quality crop.
Preschoolers Learning by Playing with Technology
Authors: Granone Francesca , Kirsti Lie Reikerås Elin
Published: June 2021

In an evolving world, where both adults and children continuously have to adapt to different and unexpected situations, the need to develop strong problem-solving skills from early years is evident. In addition, recent events such as COVID-19 that have led schools to close have highlighted the parent’s role in supporting learning. Technology should be considered a useful tool for communication and learning, both in-home and in preschool. A possible approach to enhance problem-solving skills is to play with technological devices together. This chapter results from a series of considerations on playful programming-based home learning experiences with tactile elements for preschool children. The text presents a qualitative analysis of children’s learning of problem-solving skills enhanced by this activity as well as mathematics and language. The children use the device as part of their free play. In the state of this play, the children in our examples show happiness and a form of flow that can remind of what is found in mindfulness. The findings are discussed in light of related theories on play and problem-solving. Some practical advice for teachers and parents on how to set theory into practice is included.
Cost-Effective Design of Amplifiers for Hearing Aides Using Nullors for Response Matching
Authors: Hashemian Reza
Published: June 2021

This chapter starts reviewing Fixator-Norator Pairs (FNP) as an effective tool used to design analog amplifiers for a prescribed bandwidth and frequency profile. Among number of cases and applications, designing for hearing aides are particularly important, where the hearing frequency profiles, known as audiograms, are changing from person to person, and also for a person by the age. The design is mainly focused on front-end or stand-alone amplifiers. In case of a front-end the response from the amplifier can be digitized, properly controlled and adjusted to fit the digital application. Here is how the design proceed. For a given audiogram, an Audiogram Generator Circuit (AGC) is initially constructed. This AGC, usually a complete passive circuit, produces a frequency response that closely matches with the audiogram, obtained from a hearing impaired patient. The AGC is then embedded in an amplifier circuit where a fixator is placed at its output port, “forcing” the amplifier to generate the desired output frequency response profile. A flat band frequency response, for example, compensates the hearing losses and provides a uniform hearing to the patient in the entire audio bandwidth. The amplifier can be further enhanced to perform other requirements, for example, to cancel undesirable noises in certain frequencies or to magnify the voice in critical frequencies for clarity. Another alternative design methodology is also introduced in this chapter, which uses the negative feedback technique.
Emotional Intelligence, Identification, and Self-Awareness According to the Sphere Model of Consciousness
Authors: Paoletti Patrizio , Dotan Ben-Soussan Tal
Published: June 2021

While emotion and cognition were previously considered separate concepts, current research demonstrates an interplay between them. In the current chapter, we discuss the importance of the body in relation to emotional intelligence (EI) and executive functioning. In particular, we address a specific movement meditation called Quadrato Motor Training (QMT), which has been shown to enhance emotion regulation and neurocognitive functions. We then examine the importance of emotion regulation in the context of the Sphere Model of Consciousness (SMC) and related neurocognitive studies. The SMC is a neuro-phenomenal model of consciousness based on three main axes: Emotion, Time, and Self-Determination. It presents all phenomenal experiences in a sphere-shaped matrix, aiming to account for different interactions among the axes. Through this model, the processes leading to improved EI can be framed in a general theory of consciousness and described in relation to the three axes. We discuss three key concepts in relation to the SMC: (1) EI; (2) identification, namely excessive self-involvement or feeling caught up by experience (3) self-awareness, or awareness and management of ongoing inner processes.
Outsourcing: Overview and Trends
Authors: Pang Yingying , Zhang Shishu , Xin Jiang Albert
Published: June 2021

Outsourcing is a valuable strategy for firms to gain more benefits from the global supply chain. Outsourcing can be defined as a business agreement in which a firm is contracting out certain existing parts of the firm to either domestic and/or international third parties. In this chapter, we give an overview to the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing. We also discuss recent trends in outsourcing; in particular, with the benefit of technology development, robots are starting to join in outsourcing.
Preventing Human Papilloma Virus through Community Education and Vaccination
Authors: Mulry Baldwin Celeste , Rinke Lisa
Published: June 2021

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) affects many members of the community. To better educate the community in a participatory manner, engaging those outside of the health care arena is necessary. To prevent the spread of the disease in the United States, reaching the parents of children at the vulnerable age of 9–11 years of age is critical. The barriers to education of parents and children around the spread of a sexually transmitted disease are vast and difficult to overcome. However, the use of proven vaccinations give healthcare providers and community advocates the main tool for prevention of the spread of the disease. It is often taboo to discuss anything related to sexual promiscuity or sexual activity in the United States in the public schools. The biggest myth includes the fear parents and grandparents have is that if HPV is talked about, then the child may become sexually active sooner. This myth needs to be challenged with science and reality including taking on the those vehemently opposed to vaccines, known as “Anti-Vaxers” that obstruct vaccine education. The strategies utilized in public health outreach to the community should be reviewed and uniquely developed for each diverse community to overcome the challenges in the prevention of HPV.
Solanum jamesiias a Food Crop: History and Current Status of a Unique Potato
Authors: Kinder David , Bamberg John , Louderback Lisbeth , Pavlik Bruce , Del Rio Alfonso
Published: June 2021

Solanum jamesii is a wild potato found in the US southwest. There is ample evidence that this potato was used by ancestral Puebloans as a food source, where some researchers think it was used as a starvation food while others consider it to be regular food source. Currently this potato is being grown by Native Americans, notably the Navajo, as a specialty food as well as a food crop. There are several attributes to this potato that make it especially suitable for development as our climate changes and food needs become more demanding, including its drought tolerance and ability to be crossed with other wild potato species and cultivars.
The Cave of Adventure
Authors: De Cruz Helen ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: June 2021

Is it better to live in truth, or to live a happy lie? What if you could choose to forget past pain? In this work of choose your own adventure style philosophical short story of fiction, you are in the role of the main character, a female scientist studying the memory length of fish. While walking through the park you take an underground passage that has a new, and mysterious, offshoot passage to a cave full of fish tanks. There, you meet a child, the child you didn’t have, in the relationship that didn’t work out. The child takes you to another chamber with humans floating in water in stasis, living out their most blissful lives in their minds. You are given the choice, to join them in the tank to live out your remaining days as a successful scientist, with a loving husband, and a child or, to leave the cave, and enter the painful lonely life that lays ahead of you outside the cave.
Christmas in Ushuaia
Authors: Travieso-Diaz Matias ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: June 2021

When you get rid of the worst moments of your life, do you also get rid of yourself? Are horrible life experiences simply required? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Laz has gone to the ends of the earth, the southern tip of Argentina, to throw a diary containing all his life’s disappointments and misery into the ocean, so as to rid himself of these experiences. While dining he sits with an intriguing couple who hear the story of his life and put forth an alternative theory, that our negative experiences are necessary to form our personality. That without our negative experiences, we are left the shell of a person. Laz takes these words to heart, and decides to retain his negative life experiences.
Ambientes de ocorrência do porífero Oncosclera jewelli no Parque Estadual Do Tainhas, Planalto Meridional do RS: uma análise geomorfométrica
Authors: Maciel Francine de Oliveira , Andrades-Filho Clódis de Oliveira , Herrmann Pâmela Boelter , Reis Mateus da Silva , Costa Erli Schneider , Printes Rodrigo Cambará
Published: June 2021

O Parque Estadual do Tainhas abrange ambientes de ocorrência do porífero Oncosclera jewelli. Nosso objetivo é indicar as áreas de potencial ocorrência da espécie a partir de fatores relacionados à assinatura geomorfométrica dos pontos de ocorrência ao longo do Rio Tainhas no Parque e sua zona de amortecimento. Foram realizados cruzamentos e análises de dados a partir da construção e manipulação de um banco de dados geográficos, nos SIGs SPRING-5.4.3 e QGIS-2.18, contendo: a) MDEs oriundos das bases Topodata, Embrapa e Alos, obtidos por sensores remotos orbitais para toda a área de estudo, e MDE obtido por imagens aéreas geradas por Drone e as variáveis geomorfométricas produzidas: declividade, aspecto e índice de posição topográfica; b) mapa geológico do Rio Grande do Sul; c) mapa de uso e cobertura do solo, com base em imagens do satélite GeoEye. Os resultados demonstraram que a espécie ocorre exclusivamente sobre a unidade litológica da Formação Serra Geral. O relevo é marcado por terrenos de baixa declividade e orientação sul e leste e em relevo aplainado. Foi gerado o Mapa de Potencial Ocorrência da espécie, demonstrando que aproximadamente 4,5% do comprimento total dos trechos de cursos d’água na área de estudo reúnem as condicionantes geomorfométricas identificadas como de potencial ocorrência da espécie.
Morphology, anatomy and leaf ultrastructure of Froelichia tomentosa (Mart.) Moq. (Amaranthaceae) - a critically endangered species in Brazil
Authors: Viana Aline , Freitas Elisete Maria de , Silva Shirley Martins
Published: June 2021

In Brazil, Froelichia tomentosa (Mart.) Moq. has records of occurrence in Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and Bahia, however, in the former there are indications that its populations are extinct. In the RS, the records are restricted to the region of sandy- fields. In this region, biodiversity has been threatened by advances in agriculture and forestry that intensified in the sandy patch process. Therefore, this work aimed to describe the morphoanatomy and ultrastructure of the leaf blade in Froelichia tomentosa, seeking to correlate leaf characteristics to the environmental conditions. Individuals from different populations in the sand- fields (Pampa biome) were sampled. Leaf blade analyzes were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (MET) and optical microscopy (MO). The following anatomical features were verified: epidermis with trichomes and stomata in the adaxial and abaxial surface, compact mesophyll, aquiferous hypodermis, Kranz anatomy, and numerous plastoglobules and peroxisomes. The presence of these characters may be related to the adaptation of this species to environment. In addition, we highlight the necessity to create conservation units in the sand-fields region, in order to preserve species as well as that of the present study.
Endoscopic Treatment of Iatrogenic Perforation of Sigmoid Diverticulum: A Case Report of Multidisciplinary Management
Authors: Rizzo Giacomo Emanuele Maria , Ferro Giuseppina , Rizzo Giovanna , Carlo Giovanni Di , Cantone Alessandro , Vita Gaetano Giuseppe Di , Sciumè Carmelo
Published: June 2021

Iatrogenic perforations are severe complications of gastrointestinal endoscopy; therefore, their management should be adequately planned. A 77-year-old man with a history of diverticulosis underwent a colonoscopy for anemia. During the procedure, an iatrogenic perforation occurred suddenly in the sigmoid colon, near a severe angle among the numerous diverticula. Through-the-scope clips were immediately applied to treat it and close mucosal edges. Laboratory tests showed increased levels of inflammation and infection, and although there were no complaints of abdominal pain, the patient had an extremely distended abdomen. A multidisciplinary board began management based on a conservative approach. Pneumoperitoneum was treated with computed tomography-assisted drainage. After 72 hours, his intestinal canalization and laboratory tests were normal. Though this adverse event is rare, a multidisciplinary board should be promptly gathered upon occurrence, even if the patient appears clinically stable, to consider a conservative approach and avoid surgical treatment.
MtCOI DNA sequences from Sycanus aurantiacus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) provide evidence of a possible new harpactorine species from Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Sudiarta I Putu , Selangga Dewa Gede Wiryangga , Wirya Gusti Ngurah Alit Susanta , Yuliadhi Ketut Ayu , Susila I Wayan , Sumiartha Ketut
Published: June 2021

Sycanus aurantiacus Ishikawa & Okajima, found in Bali, was first described in 2007 as a new harpactorine species based on morphological and biological characteristics; however, its genome has not yet been sequenced. In this study, we examine the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (MtCOI) nucleotide sequence of S. aurantiacus in order to determine whether it represents a new harpactorine species. A sample from Pancasari, Bali, Indonesia was collected at the same location S. aurantiacus was first discovered in 2007. The selected mtCOI gene (650 bp) was successfully amplified using mtCOI primer pairs LCO1490 and HCO2198, and the resulting MtCOI sequence of the S. aurantiacus sample was compared with those from other hapactorine species recorded in GenBank. This comparison revealed low genetic similarity between S. aurantiacus and most other harpactorine species worldwide, except for the Genus Sycanus (JQ888697) from USA whose mtCOI shares approximately 91% similarity with the Pancasari sample. Phylogenetic analysis indicated a close genetic relationship between Sycanus from Bali and the Genus Sycanus (JQ888697) from the USA. The mtCOI sequence of S. aurantiacus had not been recorded previously, and our comparison with existing Sycanus sequences provides support to the understanding that S. aurantiacus is indeed its own species.
VEMOS :
Authors: Dogan Gunay , Fleisig Eve
Published: June 2021

Similarity and dissimilarity metrics are a fundamental component of many tasks requiring the analysis and comparison of complex, often visual data. Applications from deep learning to forensics require ways to effectively identify images, find clusters or outliers in data sets, or retrieve data items similar to a query item. However, finding an effective metric for a specific task is challenging due to the complexity of modern datasets and the myriad possible similarity metrics arising from that complexity. We present VEMOS, a Python package that provides an accessible graphical user interface (GUI) for the evaluation of comparison metrics. VEMOS provides user-friendly ways to examine individual data items or groups in a data set alongside analyses of metrics' performance on the whole data set, such as clustering, multi-dimensional scaling, and retrieval performance analyses. VEMOS aims to help researchers and practitioners evaluate multiple comparison metrics on rich, diverse data sets.
The principle of reciprocity in international cooperation in cases of administrative offences
Authors: Nesterova Anastasia Vladimirovna
Published: June 2021

The subject of this research is the principle of reciprocity. This principle is perhaps one of the first principles of international law that remains unchanged up until today. The scientific literature studies the essence of the principle of reciprocity in correlation with one or another institution (legal aid in criminal cases, legal aid in cases of administrative offenses, recognition of foreign bankruptcy, enforcement of the decisions of foreign courts, etc.), as an element of private or public international law. The principle of reciprocity also characterizes the process of interaction between the legal subjects. In the Russian legislation, the principle of reciprocity is implemented for regulation of international cooperation in civil, criminal, and administrative cases. The author’s special contribution consists in determination of certain essential characteristics of the principle of reciprocity and its role within the system of principles of administrative law of the Russian Federation; as well as in examination of the practice of its application. The principle of reciprocity is identified with certain imperative rules or universal behavioral norms. In the international law, the principle of reciprocity correlates with such concepts as “jus cogens” or “peremptory norms”, as well as “comitas gentium”. Among the principles of administrative law of the Russian Federation , it can be attributed to the procedural principles in cases of administrative offenses. The analysis of case law demonstrates that application of the principle of reciprocity expands the opportunities for international cooperation in different spheres, namely in the absence of normative regulation or restrictions thereof.
The stages of reconstruction works on preserving the Great Temple at Abu Simbel
Authors: Shahin Kristina
Published: June 2021

In view of the possible solutions to the question of preservation of cultural heritage, the experts in various fields face a problem of appropriateness of the selected solution or approach towards specific object, which method should be used in a particular case, what difficulties may impede the implementation of plan for preservation of cultural monument. Taking into account the importance to meet the requirements on preservation of cultural heritage sites and avoid the change of appearance, spatial planning, design solutions and structure of the object, the question of preservation becomes more complicated and relevant. This article provides example of one of the first projects for preservation of the monuments of ancient civilization, conducted by UNESCO, which allowed acquiring an invaluable experience of reconstructing the world significant sites located outside of Europe. A detailed analysis is carried out on restoration of the world heritage site, which due to the construction of Aswan High Dam on the Nile River, was on the edge of being lost. Thus, considering various proposals pertinent to preservation of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, provided by organizations and individual experts from different countries, as well as the challenges faced in implementation of the approved plan, it is possible to find new solutions for other UNESCO sites that need to be preserved and restored due to various factors influencing their integrity and conservation
“Crossed-out psychologism” of female salon portrait of the Art Nouveau: portraits of Elena Olive by the artist Konstantin Somov and Marina Makovskaya by Alexander Golovin
Authors: Matyunina Daria Stanislavovna , Nozdracheva Mariya Viktorovna
Published: June 2021

In view of female portrait of the turn of the XIX – XX centuries, which stylistically belongs to “salon” painting of the Russian Art Nouveau, the authors analyzes the two works by the artists of “The World of Art” association – the portrait of Elena Olive by Konstantin Somov (1914) and the portrait of Marina Makovskaya by Alexander Golovin (1912). Both portraits are attributed to the series of female portraits created by Konstantin Somov and Alexander Golovin in the early 1910s. The general circle of  the artists’ clients, similar formats of works, compositional and stylistic techniques allow drawing parallels between the selected portraits and finding certain conceptual similarity. The determination of stylistic, formal and conceptual patterns of both works against the background of the series of similar portraits created by the artists indicates that the generally accepted criterion of “psychologism” of the images in assessing these works is inapplicable. The female portrait of the Art Nouveau appease to be representative, creating “stylish” images of the contemporaries, meeting the tastes of the clients and the moods of Belle Epoque, but virtually not oriented towards personal characteristics and psychologism of the image in traditional sense. However, in the considered portraits, the researchers reveal generalizations and characteristics that describe the psychology of the depicted models in a different way, as well as form a three-dimensional female image of the turn of centuries: the phenomenon of “hidden psychologism”, the prospects for studying which are outlined in this work.
The works of Leningrad popular science film studio “Lennauchfilm” in the 1970s – 1980s
Authors: Kalenichenko Mariya Vladimirovna
Published: June 2021

This article is dedicated to examination of works of the film directors of the Leningrad popular science film studio “Lennauchfilm” in the 1970s – 1980s. Based on the archival documents presented in the Central Archive of Literature and Art of Saint Petersburg, the author analyzes the work of the film studio: carries out classification of filmography by formal-semantic criterion, as well as determines the key processes typical to this time period. The following main trends are highlighted: natural science, technical-propagandistic, historical-revolutionary, military-patriotic, social life, history of art and culture. Special attention is given to the films that cover the topics, which have not previously been included in the field of popular science cinematography. The novelty of this research lies in classification of the thematic trends of the Leningrad film studio as an integral artistic system, as well as in comparison of the plots of popular science film texts by each direction over the two decades. As a result, the author identified the main trends, which broadened the thematic field in the work of the studio, as well as fundamentally changed the representations on the goals and tasks of popular science cinematography. The key object of popular science cinematography is being shifted during the Perestroika period. Emphasis is place not on science and technological achievements, but human and society. Film directors through their works conveyed the attitude of society towards science, raising the questions of transformation of ethics and morality in the context of scientific and technological revolution. The idea of the harm of scientific achievements and responsibility of the scholars before society is being advanced. Without any doubt, the works of the Leningrad film directors broadened the ideological-artistic range by offering the own vision of specificity of the Soviet popular science cinematography.