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Study of the frequency characteristics of a tremor analysis system based on a capacitive proximity sensor
Authors: Novikov S.A. , Nikiforov M.B. , Melnik O.V.
Published: October 2024

The technique of tremor control using a capacitive sensor to ensure high sensitivity and stability of measurement results requires the correct selection of operating parameters of the system. Study of the influence of operating parameters, selection of the optimal antenna design and frequency-setting elements in a system for analyzing tremor of the upper limbs based on a capacitive proximity sensor. The tremor sensor being developed is based on a rectangular pulse generator, the generation frequency of which depends on the capacitance. The dependence of the generation frequency on the distance between the antenna and the limb was studied for various values of capacitance and resistance of the resistor in the generator circuit. It is proposed to use a circuit without a capacitor in the frequency-setting RC circuit, which allows for the largest frequency increment and clearly detects tremor with both large and small amplitude. An experimental study of various antenna designs was carried out. It has been shown that when using a helical antenna, the maximum sensitivity of the sensor is observed with the smallest diameter, however, the use of a small diameter reduces the area of interaction between the electric field and the tissues of the human limb. The electromagnetic method is a promising method for digitizing tremor, allowing for rapid non-contact diagnostics. The experimental results obtained make it possible to justify the choice of optimal parameters for the tremor analysis system.
Formation of complex discrete samples for electrocardiogram isoline drift extraction devices
Authors: Bulgakov Yu.A. , Mikheev A.A.
Published: October 2024

In the automatic analysis of an electrocardiosignal, in order to adequately assess its amplitude parameters, it is necessary to ensure that there is no isoline drift in the signal. The direct removal of the isoline drift using a high-pass filter leads to distortion of the shape and amplitude parameters of the electrocardiosignal elements. When extracting the isoline drift based on interpolation of samples on the PQ segment, the frequency of the extracted isoline drift signal cannot even theoretically exceed half the heart rate, but in reality it is an order of magnitude less. The purpose is to develop a device for the formation of complex discrete samples of the electrocardiosignal, ensuring the isolation without loss of informative components of the electrocardiosignal of the isoline drift with a frequency range comparable to the heart rate, in conditions of variability of the sampling frequency due to heart rate variability. The possibility of expanding the frequency range of the isoline drift signal isolated from the electrocardiosignal based on the real-time transformation of isoline drift samples taken at the TP interval into complex discrete samples has been substantiated. When forming complex discrete samples, the variability of the sampling period due to heart rate variability is taken into account. A device for forming complex discrete samples of the isoline drift signal has been proposed, allowing extraction of isoline drift with an extended frequency range without loss the informative components of the electrocardiosignal. The developed device can be used both directly as part of mobile electrocardiographs designed to monitor a person's ECG in the conditions of his daily activities, and in equipment for processing daily electrocardiograms before analyzing their parameters.
Generalized model of an ideal diode
Authors: Shushpanov D.V.
Published: October 2024

To simplify the calculation of nonlinear circuits, a piecewise linear approximation of the current-voltage characteristic of nonlinear elements is used. The nonlinear elements are replaced by equivalent circuits containing ideal diodes in this case. There may be nonlinear elements, the equivalent circuits of which may contain both ideal diodes and positive and negative resistances in real electrical circuits. Therefore, it is very important to correctly calculate such circuits, especially if the presence of negative resistance can lead to uncertainty in determining the state of an ideal diode. This can expand the class of correct problems. The article examines all possible states of an ideal diode with both positive and negative load resistance. The reason for the uncertainty in determining the state of an ideal diode is considered. The possibility of eliminating this uncertainty by extending the "classical" model of an ideal diode with two states is considered. The possibility of the existence of a third state of an ideal diode is considered. An equivalent circuit for an ideal diode for this state is obtained taking into account Kirchhoff's laws and the law of conservation of energy. A generalized equivalent circuit for an ideal diode has been obtained, using which you can correctly calculate any currents and voltages in any circuit. The resulting generalized model of an ideal diode with three states expands the class of correct problems, which was limited to circuits in which it was impossible to unambiguously determine the state of an ideal diode using a “classical” ideal diode with two states.
Lower boundary capacity estimations of frequency-selective communication channels with PAM-n-signals achievable using resolution time theory
Authors: Lerner I.M. , Khairullin A.N. , Il’in V.I. , Garifullina G.A.
Published: October 2024

The issue of ensuring high specific capacity of promising wire telecommunication systems is one of the key problems of the last decade. At the same time, despite the existing spectrally efficient modulation methods that are used in existing communication systems, the majority of leading researchers associate further solution of this issue with the transition to the mode of information transmission at a rate "Faster-than-Nyquist" rate (FTN), in which the information receiving about the channel symbol occurs with pronounced intersymbol interference. In turn, this causes difficulties in the practical implementation of the receiver when using optimal signal processing algorithms with nonpolynomial computational complexity, and in the case of suboptimal demodulation methods implementing various types of channel equalization, due to conceptual limitations cannot provide a wide coverage of speeds in this mode. In this regard, the study of an alternative approach to processing signals with multi-position PAM-n-signals on the output of baseband frequency-selective channels (FSC) is relevant. The object of this paper is the study of the possibilities offered by the theory of resolution time for baseband FSC of the, in which information is transmitted using the PAM-n-signal, in the FTN mode. A modified mathematical model of FSC is presented, thanks to which analytical expressions are obtained for estimating the specific capacity in terms of the low bound capacity estimation introduced by Sh. Shamai, expressions for estimating the BER, including the case under the action of destabilizing factors on the symbol synchronization system. Auxiliary capacity estimations and rules for calculating the conditions for achieving them are introduced, convenient for engineering analysis. By means of numerical simulating for the most typical conditions inherent in wired FSC, which are modeled in this work by Chebyshev filters with ripple level of 3 dB and Butterworth filters, it is shown that in the FSN mode with a S/N ratio of no more than 40 dB and instability of the symbol synchronization system operation of 2.5% of the channel symbol duration with a bit error probability of 10–12, it is possible to expect a specific capacity of 5.7–8 bits/Hz*s. It is shown that these results are achieved by using hybrid forms of partial pulses. Recommendations for choosing a partial pulse shape are presented, their main properties are studied from the point of view of their engineering application.
Management of endodontic periapical lesion with palatal swelling: A case report
Authors: Suresh Apoorva , Adhika Daga , Keerthi Kuchi , Jose Jomy , Shailendra Mashalkar , Naik Rutika , Rani Manisha
Published: October 2024

Root canal infection is the primary cause of large periapical lesions. The primary protocol for treatment should be the elimination of etiological factors in the root canal system. An 18-year-old, female patient reported to our dental college and hospital with the chief complaint of swelling behind her upper front teeth on the roof of her mouth. Clinical and radiological findings revealed a large swelling and a large circumscribed radiolucency involving the apex of the tooth with open apex respectively. Non-surgical endodontic therapy was performed followed by apexification and periapical surgery was performed. Monitoring the healing of the affected region subsequently was done for upto 1 year. The ultimate goal was to return the involved tooth to a state of health and function, which was achieved.
Milestones in the Life of Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich: Towards the Reconstruction of the Chronography of Events in the Rurikid Polity of the 930s — early 970s
Authors: Schavelev Aleksey
Published: October 2024

The paper proposes a reconstruction of the chronological list of internal political events in the chiefdom of the Rurikid lineage in the 930s — 970s and the main milestones in the life of Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich. The study is based on available synchronous documentary and narrative Greek and Latin texts. As an additional source, the texts of old Russian chronicles, written in the mid-11th — early 12th centuries, and respectively late for the history of the 10th century, are used. These records are critically assessed for transformation in historical memory and intentional ideologically motivated distortions. A comparison of these two sets of diverse data allows us to create a basis for interpreting in our own way the most significant segment of the political history of the Rurikid polity. As a result, it turns out that Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich ruled the Rurikid polity for no more than five to seven years, he made two military campaigns — against the Vyatichi and the Bulgarians. No other domestic or foreign policy actions of this leader of Rus’are known; accordingly, any speculation on these topics remains nothing more than guesswork of varying degrees of originality.
The Beginning of the Palaiologian “Reconquista” in the Peloponnese: Features of Political Relations between the Romans and Latins under the Despot Theodore I (1383—1407)
Authors: Belorussova Tatiana
Published: October 2024

The article examines the features of political interaction between the Romans and Latins in the Peloponnese in the last two decades of the 14th — early 15th centuries, when Theodore I Palaiologos ruled the Despotate of Morea. The author of the article analyzes the relations of the Romans with their Latin neighbors through the prism of the expansionist policy that the despot adhered to from the first years of his reign. Based on data from Byzantine (Manuel II, Laonikos Chalkokondyles, George Sphrantzes) and Latin (Niccolò da Martoni) narrative sources and Latin (mainly Venetian) documentary material, the article gradually examines the Greeek-Latin conflicts and contacts, the motives of each side, the reasons and consequences of their political decisions. The author concludes that throughout the entire reviewed period, an imbalance prevailed in Greco-Latin relations, which was not overcome even against the backdrop of regular incursions by Ottoman troops into the peninsula and their devastating consequences. The reason for this, according to the author, was the emergence of new political actors (the Navarre Company) on the peninsula at the beginning of the reviewed period and the subsequent dispersal of power in Achaia. The Byzantine “Reconquista” which remained the main line of the despot’s policy, only complicated Greco-Latin relations, but did not become the root cause of their deterioration. To a greater extent, the policy of the Byzantines worried the Venetian Republic, while the hostile relations between the despot and the Navarrese were mostly influenced by their mutual rejection of the neighborhood with the dangerous and unpredictable strangers that they were for each other. As a result, the policy of compromise and situational Greek-Latin cooperation that had developed since the first half of the 14th century finally gave way to political hostility and the desire to oust the enemy from the occupied territories.
Goals of Suvorov’s Italian Campaign in 1799 as a Subject of Conflict between the Allies
Authors: Bolt Valentina
Published: October 2024

The Russian historians of the A. V. Suvorov's Italian campaign often discuss the Austrians’ meanness in relation to this general and Austrians’ breach of allied obligations towards Paul I. These ideas are based on Suvorov’s numerous complaints about the Viennese military council Gofkriegsrat, which did not allow him to realize his plans of the allied forces offensive to France and of restoring the deposed king in Piedmont. Then Gofkriegsrat insisted to send Suvorov with his troops to Switzerland, where the Russian corps of A. M. Rimsky-Korsakov found himself alone in front of the French army of A. Massena. A lot of documents about this campaign (some of them are published) allow us to analyze the details of the dialogue between the Austrian and Russian sides. In particular, it is obvious that even in Vienna, Emperor Franz II outlined for Suvorov the priority for capturing of the Northern Italia fortresses before an attack on French territory. Moreover, it is not entirely clear whether Franz II agreed with Suvorov on this offensive. It is obvious that Suvorov, with the support of Paul I, intended to restore the king of Piedmont to the throne. Vienna did not really support this decision, however, apparently, this topic was also not agreed upon in advance. Obviously, the decision of Franz II to send Suvorov to Switzerland was not sudden for the commander, however, he hoped in vain that his opinion would be taken into account. Moreover, Emperor Paul I, expressing full solidarity with Suvorov’s decisions, did not put pressure on Vienna and, in general, allowed the situation to develop by inertia.
The Siege of Toulon 1793: Everyday Life in the City Under the Siege
Authors: Verchenkova Victoria
Published: October 2024

In the summer of 1793, an uprising broke out in Toulon against the Convention, after which the Jacobin government was liquidated. At the invitation of the rebels, the troops of the anti-French coalition soon occupied the city, which the revolutionary troops, after a bloody siege, were able to recapture only on December 18, 1793. The spontaneous alliance of Toulon residents with foreigners led to a situation where significant efforts were required from representatives of different nations to establish close cooperation in maintaining the vital activity of the city and its joint defense. The author of the article pays special attention to the anthropological aspect of the history of the siege of Toulon in 1793, touching upon the problems of supplying the city and troops, financial issues, problems of placing armies in the city, religious issues, and everyday practices. The author demonstrates how the city authorities and the command of the coalition forces tried to maintain morale through proclamations, secular and religious events that were supposed to emphasize the beneficial effects of “liberation from tyrants”, that is, from radical revolutionaries. Using materials from Russian, French and English archives, as well as published diplomatic documents and memoirs, the author concludes that the defeat of the Allied armies in the Toulon campaign, in addition to failures at the front, was caused by a lack of human resources and provisions, the general distrust that prevailed in the city, and the confidence of the Allied courts in the success of the campaign.
Enmity and Hatred in Piedmont: the Peasant Uprisings of 1799 Viewed by Contemporaries
Authors: Mitrofanov Andrey
Published: October 2024

One of the important consequences of the French occupation of Piedmont was the peasant and urban uprisings that began in December 1798 and continued intermittently until 1801. This topic has been extensively researched by historians because it is closely connected with the history of the «republican triennium» of 1796—1799 in Italy, with the question of the formation and fall of the republican regime on the territory of Piedmont and with the history of the Italian campaign of the Russian-Austrian army under the command of Suvorov. The author of the article proposes to follow the course of the uprisings in Acqui, Strevi, Carmagnola, Mondovi. The main sources for this article: G. Cerise's report to the provisional government, fragments of the Chronicle of Acqui by G. Chiabrera, G. Maranda's pamphlet “A picture of Piedmont under the rule of kings with a brief review of the Waldensians and a note on the Barbets”, and F. Bongioanni's “Memoirs of a Jacobin”. The purpose of this small study is to clarify the known picture of events and to analyze the attitude of the authors of these sources to the peasantry, which became the main force in this popular war against the French and the Republicans. According to the author of the article, eyewitnesses of the uprisings deny the peasantry the right to be considered an independent force with its own traditions and expectations, see in the peasantry a threat to order and private property, an obedient tool in the hands of royalists — the nobility and clergy, which skillfully used them. It is characteristic that these sources do not touch upon the struggle of the Piedmontese peasantry with large land tenants and seignorial privileges, which was very acute in the late 1790s. The authors under consideration almost do not touch upon the social and economic causes of the uprisings, but emphasize the importance of the religious factor. At the same time the uprisings of 1799 cannot always be considered only and exclusively peasant uprisings: urban and rural uprisings occurred more often than not synchronously. The brutal suppression of the uprisings did not help to save the republican regime in Piedmont, but these bloody episodes remained in the national memory for a long time.
The King Speaks about Himself: Alfonso X in the Mirror of His Own Texts
Authors: Marey Alexander
Published: October 2024

The author of the article sets the goal of reconstructing the personal traits of the ruler of Castile and Leon Alfonso X the Wise, relying on the king’s letter addressed to his son, Infante Don Fernando, and the testament, dictated in Seville. Analyzing these texts, the author emphasizes their internal links, pointing to the following points: first-person speech; the presence of issues related to the king’s health among the topics of both texts; the critical circumstances surrounding the writing of both texts; the circle of addressees of the letter and the will. In relation to the latter, the author of the article especially draws attention to the absence of the “ricos hombres”, i.e. the representatives of the highest nobility of the kingdom, among the addressees of both documents. Based on the analysis of the letter and the will, the author points out that, firstly, the king did not separate himself as a person from himself as a bearer of royal dignity; secondly, he was a courageous man and accustomed to restraining his pain; thirdly, he was a person who easily succumbed to strong emotions, such as resentment, anger, pain — traces of all these affects are visible in the texts he created. At the same time, the king, according to his texts, was neither an abstract dreamer nor a mystic — on the contrary, he appears to be an experienced politician and warrior, a master of political analysis.
Abbé de Véri: Well-intentioned Chronicler and Critic of the French Monarchy at the End of the Old Regime
Authors: Pimenova Ludmila
Published: October 2024

The article is based on the diary of abbot J.-A. de Véri, who during the reign of Louis XVI was close to government circles and therefore well informed about what was happening at court. His diary is often used by historians as a source for studying the internal politics of France at the end of the Old Regime. The article focuses on the personality of the author of the diary and on his participation in the work of the provincial assembly of Berry, created on the initiative of the Director General of Finance, J. Necker. The experience of direct participation in the political life of the province gave the abbot food for thought about the possible direction of reform of the French monarchy. Véri in his diary appears as a model of the “normal exception” as one of the representatives of the enlightened French elite of the 18th century with exceptional experience of acquaintance with different levels of the state system of the monarchy, from the royal court to the provincial assembly, who realized in the diary the need to critically comprehend what is happening and share the results of his observations.
Weddings and Feuds: English Catholic Nobles in Court Conflicts of the Late 16th Century
Authors: Seregina Anna
Published: October 2024

The article is based on a prosopographic study of English Catholic nobles that makes it possible to assess the evolution of court clienteles in Elizabethan England. Growing influence of the Cecils attracted Catholic nobles to their clientele, and their relations were strengthened by dynastic marriages. But in the 1590s, many young Catholic aristocrats preferred the clientele of the Earl of Essex in hope of achieving toleration with his help. However, building of family alliances was not defined only by financial and political reasons. The case of Bridget Manners and her secret wedding, which has been analysed in detail, shows that personal choices of young people involved were just as important as political and familial interests.
Les produits fromagers AOP et IGP français et italiens. Pour une sémantique de la dénomination appliquée à la terminologie
Authors: Chessa Francesca , De Giovanni Cosimo
Published: October 2024

Cet article se propose d’analyser les dénominations des fromages italiens et français labellisés AOP et IGP. Pour ce faire, nous avons adopté une approche liée à la sémantique de la dénomination appliquée à la terminologie. Cela nous a permis de déceler des propriétés qui sont propres au système dénominatif des produits fromagers et de réfléchir sur la motivation qui sous-tend leur dénomination. Cet article sera l’occasion de développer une étude pouvant intéresser non seulement les terminologues, mais aussi les acteurs de la filière laitière-fromagère ainsi que les professionnels de la communication alimentaire.
Pojęcie NĘDZA w tłumaczeniach Dzienniczka siostry Faustyny Kowalskiej na język angielski: analiza użycia wariantów denominacyjnych w perspektywie językoznawstwa kognitywnego
Authors: Stadnik Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

W artykule omawiam kwestię przekładu leksemu nędza w tłumaczeniach Dzienniczka s. Faustyny Kowalskiej Wydawnictwa Marian Press oraz Teresy Bałuk-Ulewiczowej na język angielski. Przyjmuję podejście językoznawstwa kognitywnego (JK), rozumiejącego przekład jako rekonceptualizację oryginalnej treści pojęciowej. Przekłady różnią się strategiami tłumaczeniowymi, ale w obu wersjach uwidacznia się tendencja do użycia jednostek leksykalnych zachowujących oryginalną orientację wartościującą leksemu nędza. Wnioski z analizy pozwalają określić poznawczo-kulturowe uwarunkowania wyborów leksykalnych dokonywanych przez tłumaczy Dzienniczka.
A Comparative Study of Block Matching Optical Flow Algorithms
Authors: Mariş Ramona , Brad Raluca , Brad Remus
Published: October 2024

The paper presents a study of existing Block Matching Optical Flow algorithms, which estimate the motion from an image sequence. The seven algorithms selected for our performance and comparative study (ES, TSS, SETSS, NTSS, FSS, DS and ARPS) are finding a minimum cost match between the current image reference block and one of the considered blocks in the next image. The benchmark used for the performance testing was the Middlebury Dataset, with the conclusions leading to a parameters and algorithm selection criteria.
ICT, Digital Rest (or Tiredness?) Spending Free Time in Front of a Screen
Authors: Ružić-Baf Maja , Rajović Ranko , Debeljuh Andrea
Published: October 2024

The usage of new information and communication technology and systems [1] in the modern society enables easier access to a growing number of services, tools and devices that in the present day are more available to the public than ever before and can be found in every social circle. This article concentrates on the usage of new information and communication technologies and TV among children from seven to ten years of life. The lack of movement and a sedentary lifestyle accompanied by the often usage of devices available to them may lead towards certain disorders among younger children (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, growing number of children with flat feet), especially among children starting the first grade of elementary schools. This article shows a part of research conducted on a representative sample of 1286 subjects in Croatia, Italy and Serbia. In accordance with the needs of this article, the presented results were obtained by analyzing the following variables: time spent in front of the TV and computer daily and during the weekends, ownership of a smartphone, if the rules of the usage of a smartphone are set beforehand by parents/guardians/caretakers, usage of smartphones for accessing on-line video games and if the subjects use smartphones in class without the awareness of teachers and for their personal needs that don’t involve the class program. The article presents the results of the application of the NTC learning program which can help in solving the big issue of the urgent need to change the educational system.
The Potential of Augmented Reality to Transform Education into Smart Education
Authors: Kiryakova Gabriela , Angelova Nadezhda , Yordanova Lina
Published: October 2024

Modern society strives to make its world smart. The role of education in this process is to meet the challenges of the changing world and prepare learners to become fully integrated members of society. Objects of research of the current work are innovative and effective tools and technologies that can transform education. They allow to create an environment where the training is consistent with the needs and characteristics of digital learners and present-day society. The specific purpose of the work is to reveal the potential of Augmented Reality to transform education into Smart education.
Identification of Formalin and Borax Content in Salted Fish Circulating in The World West Bolangitang District
Authors: Isa Ishak , Kasim Sesha Ramadhani , Taupik Muhammad
Published: October 2024

Salted fish is a well-known dish in Indonesia. Nationally, salted fish is one of the important fishery products, with almost 65% of fishery products being processed and preserved through salting. Formalin is a solution of 30-50% formaldehyde gas (CH2O), commonly used for embalming, disinfecting, and as an antiseptic, as well as in plastics, antifreeze, paper, carpet, textile, construction materials, paint, and furniture industries. Borax is a chemical compound known as sodium tetraborate (Na2B4O7.10 H₂O). Borax or boric acid is usually used in making detergents and antiseptics. The purpose of this research is to identify the presence of formalin and borax in salted fish and to determine the levels of formalin and borax in salted fish. This research employed qualitative analysis, using the permanganate, citric acid, and chromotropic acid methods for formalin detection. Turmeric paper, flame test, and AgNO3 precipitation methods were used for borax detection. Meanwhile, the quantitative analysis was conducted using the UV-Vis Spectrophotometry method. Based on the qualitative research results, all four samples tested negative for formalin, while one sample tested positive for borax. Consequently, the sample that tested positive for borax underwent quantitative analysis, revealing a borax level of 0,0975 g/kg in sample B.
Artificial Intelligence for Business: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Chukwuma Isaac Onyeyirichukwu , Alaefule Fidelis Odinakachukwu , Madu Ifeanyi Leo , Egbosionu Anthonia Nneka , Okeke Matthew Arinze , Chukwuma Patrick Chukwunwike
Published: October 2024

This conceptual review examined the dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business landscape. As businesses traverse an increasingly complex industrial landscape, AI provides a strategic tool for improving effectiveness, innovation, and decision-making. This study aimed to examine and provide a comprehensive view of AI’s influence on business. This paper deployed a qualitative research approach; utilising a narrative literature review methodology to examine existing literature which provided a relevant comprehensive perspective of AI in businesses. The study specifically examined themes on the antecedents of AI for business, challenges of AI for business, dual role (necessity or advantage) of AI in organization operations, AI effect on business/organizational interest, and the resource-based view (RBV) theory perspective on AI for business. The study is of the position that businesses can position themselves for success in the rapidly evolving AI-driven environment by optimizing AI integration and deployment as a strategic approach to future market relevance.
Issues of Land Use and Protection in Strategic Planning of Subsoil Use at the Federal Level
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Environmental and Land Law of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, LL.D., Ignatyeva Inna A.
Published: October 2024

The directions of strategic planning of subsoil use were studied in their intersection with the tasks of land use and protection. Strategic planning documents at the federal level establish the basic provisions for strategic planning in the area. Only a few of them raise issues of land use and protection in connection with the implementation of subsoil use. The author classified such acts. The subsoil users’ actions on land are considered in such acts exclusively from the perspective of protecting the environment and lands as its component. Measures that could help alleviate the problem of timely and unimpeded receipt of lands and land plots for the use of subsoil are not formulated in the selected acts. It is advisable to apply the provisions of strategic planning documents that are more general in content, in particular on the rational and integrated use of natural resources, when determining a position on this issue.
Becoming Kannon: Daidō Chōan, Guzeikyō, and Buddhist Reform in Meiji Japan
Authors: Kameyama Mitsuhiro
Published: October 2024

This article explores the important yet overlooked role that Kannon has played in the modern history of Buddhist reform. Previous scholarship has focused on the formation of the sectarian histories of the Jōdo Shin, Nichiren, and Zen Buddhist schools and emphasized the role of the buddha Amida. As a historical corrective, I examine the work of former Sōtō Zen priest Daidō Chōan and his founding of a new religious movement centered on Kannon called Guzeikyō in the late nineteenth century. Following a doctrinal dispute with Shin Buddhists and his excommunication from the Sōtō school, Chōan embarked on a project to revolutionize Japanese Buddhism under the banner of “reform.” Chōan’s ideological commitments resonated with many of the concerns of his contemporaries, including adapting to the rapidly shifting religious milieu of Meiji Japan, reinventing orientations toward the laity to undermine sacerdotalism, preempting ideological fragmentation by incorporating Western philosophy, and reenvisioning the terms of Buddhists’ social commitments. Chōan’s vision for Buddhist reform centered on the transformative power and trans-sectarian appeal of Kannon calls for greater scholarly engagement with the history of marginalized Buddhist modernities and reform movements.
Tokugawa Japan From the “Outside” and the Inside: Wagaku and Kokugaku, Etics and Emics, Nationalism and Exceptionalism
Authors: McNally Mark
Published: October 2024

During the Edo period, the study of Japanese antiquity, especially its religious and literary aspects, went by various names, but the two most common of these were wagaku and Kokugaku. In theory, both of these terms mostly signified the same thing, and so they should have been interchangeable. In fact, the usage of both during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries suggests just that. However, some scholars of the time did not think these terms were synonymous. These scholars recognized a fundamental difference between the two: one was coherent to individuals regardless of whether or not they resided in Japan (wagaku), while the other (Kokugaku) was only properly understood by those familiar with the intellectual context of the time. The terminological controversy between wagaku and Kokugaku was tantamount to a recognition by Tokugawa intellectuals of the differences between what Western scholars today refer to as etics and emics respectively. By understanding the terminological history of wagaku and Kokugaku, we can see how the shift from the former to the latter was a deeply ideological one. Specifically, the terminological victory of Kokugaku over wagaku signified the dominance of exceptionalism over ethnic nationalism.
Die Histories-teoretiese verband tussen Postmodernisme en Marxistiese Epistemologie: ’n Christelike perspektief
Authors: Diedericks Morné
Published: October 2024

Postmodernisme se epistemologie, wat vir die bevordering van antimetanarratiewe, se kernintelligentsia bekend is, toon duidelike marxistiese vooronderstellings. Akademici het al verskeie pogings aangewend om ‘n verband tussen postmodernisme en marxisme aan te toon. Postmodernisme se bevordering van antimetanarratiewe en die positiewe gesindheid wat teenoor die marxistiese metanarratief in sommige van hierdie denkrigtings sigbaar is, skep ‘n anomalie. Binne die historiese ontwikkeling van marxisme kan elemente van hierdie anomalie beter verstaan word. Die artikel toon aan hoe die mislukkings van kommunisme histories bygedra het tot sommige aspekte wat binne postmodernistiese epistemologie ontwikkel het. Hieruit blyk dit dat hoewel die postmodernistiese epistemologie antimetanarratief ingestel is sommige postmodernistiesgesinde akademici dit as ‘n tegniek gebruik om absolutisties-marxistiese idees te bevorder. Hierby is sosialegeregtigheidsbewegings waaraan sommige Christelike groeperinge deelneem, ingesluit.

ABSTRACT
Postmodernism, known for its epistemology that promotes anti-metanarratives, has a core intelligentsia that shows explicit marxist assumptions. Academics have made various attempts to demonstrate a connection between postmodernism and marxism. The promotion of anti-metanarratives within postmodernism and the positive attitude towards the marxist metanarrative visible in some of these schools of thought create an anomaly. Within the historical development of marxism, elements of this anomaly can be better understood. The article illustrates how the historical failures of communism contributed to certain aspects that developed within postmodernist epistemology. It becomes evident that although postmodernist epistemology is anti-metanarrative in nature, it is used by some postmodernist-inclined academics as a technique to promote absolutist marxist ideas. This includes the social justice movements that some Christian groups participate in.
Fiches techniques avec planche couleur : Limbali
Authors: Rédacteur de la revue Bois et Forêts des Tropiques
Published: October 2024

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Les industries du bois aux Philippines en 1975
Authors: Volatron Bernard
Published: October 2024

Les forêts couvrent 14 millions d'hectares aux Philippines, dont 4,8 millions d'hectares n'ont pas encore été exploités. Le volume de bois récolté par hectare est élevé : environ 150 mètres cubes.En 1974, la production de grumes a été de 7 millions de mètres cubes, dont 1,6 million de mètres cubes ont alimenté les industries locales. Ces dernières sont nombreuses, mais leur capacité de sciage n'est utilisée qu'à 30 %. Les exportations de grumes sont considérables et le gouvernement envisage de cesser les exportations à partir du 1er janvier 1976, ce qui permettra à l'industrie du bois de se développer de façon plus satisfaisante.
The key-segment extrusion during the construction of large-diameter transport tunnels
Authors: Konstantinov Vasiliy , Novikov Anatoliy , Sokornov Anton
Published: October 2024

Purpose: to consider the problem of the key-segment extrusion that occurs during the construction of subway tunnels in St. Petersburg using prefabricated high-precision reinforced concrete linings with increased water resistance with a diameter of 10.3 m. To analyze the possible processes leading to this phenomenon and methods of solving the problem in construction conditions. To determine the consequences of the currently used solutions to the problem. To develop an analytical methodology for determining the magnitude of the friction force acting on the radial joints planes of contacting segments based on classical structural mechanics methods (displacement method). To carry out mathematical modeling of the extrusion process by the finite element method and compare its results with those obtained analytically. To develop recommendations for the elimination of block extrusion, which can be both applied in construction conditions and taken into account when designing lining structures. To analyze the effectiveness of the proposed recommendations. Methods: full-scale data from constructed objects, analytical calculations and mathematical modeling by the finite element method were used. Results: an analytical method is proposed for determining the magnitude of the pushing force of the key-segment and the friction force in the radial segment joints. The results of mathematical modeling showed high convergence of the results obtained by the two methods. Recommendations have been developed to eliminate the phenomenon of extrusion, and their effectiveness has been evaluated. Practical importance: the results of the study can be used at the design stage of prefabricated reinforced concrete linings with increased water resistance for large-diameter tunnels, as well as in construction conditions at the time of installation of the key segment.
System for automatic construction of regulating characteristics of railway sections for centralized intelligent train traffic control systems
Authors: Baranov Leonid , Loginova Lyudmila , Ermakova Aleksandra , Yongqiang Chzhan
Published: October 2024

the relevance of developing a system for automatic construction of regulating characteristics of railway sections for centralized train traffic control is discussed. Regulating characteristics allow determining the minimum permissible interval for train departure from the station, considering the given travel time of two consecutively moving trains and the specified dwell time of the leading train. The principles of constructing an automatic system for generating these characteristics are presented. Examples of the results of constructing adjustment characteristics for metro lines are provided.
Continuous traffic flow model of unmanned Vehicles travelling on a serpentine road with curves, taking into account the average speed of the vehicles ahead of them speed of vehicles ahead
Authors: Kuverin Igor' , Gusev Sergey , Blinov Dmitriy , Guseva Inna
Published: October 2024

The paper proposes a new model of continuous traffic flow of unmanned autonomous cars when travelling on a serpentine with curves, taking into accountthe average speed of the cars ahead. The review of existing traffic flow models, in particular, the models of following the leader, such as the optimal speed model, generalised traffic model, model of total velocity difference is carried out. It is noted that these models do not take into account the peculiarities of traffic on serpentines with turns. On the basis of the existing models, a new model of continuous traffic flow has been developed, the principal difference of which is the consideration of the transverse slope of the road (turn) when travelling on a serpentine. The model takes into account the action of forces on the vehicle, including gravity, driving force and centripetal force. The prospects of using the developed model in the conditions of using intelligent transport systems, when the information about the average speed of vehicles moving ahead is transmitted over the network, are shown. Th proposed model allows to take into account the transverse slope of the road on curvilinear serpentine sections when calculating speed modes, to adequately assess the carrying capacity and identify potentially dangerous sections for optimisation of design decisions when creating unmanned transport.
Understanding tourists’ intention in the face of earthquake risks: An analysis of word-of-mouth impact in the turkish tourism context
Authors: Topsakal Yunus
Published: October 2024

Purpose – The objective of this research is to uncover the correlation between word-of-mouth communication, electronic word-of-mouth communication, perceived risk, and the intention to visit Turkey following an earthquake that occurred in February 2023. Methodology/Design/Approach – Data was collected from adult participants aged 18 and above in the United States of America. After data collection, any missing patterns in the data records were addressed, resulting in a refined dataset consisting of 501 participants. The analysis was performed using SmartPLS-4 and SPSS. Findings – According to the results, positive word-of-mouth about earthquakes does not decrease tourists’ perceived risk of visiting Turkey. However, positive word-of-mouth and electronic word-of-mouth about earthquakes do increase tourists’ intention to visit Turkey. Positive electronic word-of-mouth about earthquakes reduces tourists’ perceived risk of visiting Turkey. Lastly, the perceived risk associated with earthquakes decreases tourists’ intention to visit Turkey. Originality of the research – In a ground-breaking research endeavour that examines the seismic events of February 2023, this study pioneers an investigation into the complex motivations of tourists who choose to visit Turkey. It unravels the intricate interplay between word-of-mouth communication, electronic word-of-mouth, perceived risk, and the inclination to visit Turkey following the earthquake
Potential of Augmented Reality in the Library
Authors: Baumgartner-Kiradi B. , Haberler M. , Zeiller M.
Published: October 2024

Augmented reality (AR) applications are getting popular since they integrate the real world and the virtual world. This paper focusses on AR applications for public and scientific libraries. There exist some projects and sample implementations of AR apps specially designed for libraries, but they are seldom found in practice. To identify whether there is potential for AR apps to be applied in libraries, the results of a qualitative study that has been performed among librarians working in public and scientific libraries in Austria and experts in augmented reality are presented. Searching for media, navigating to the correct location and displaying ancillary information, like ratings, reviews, secondary media, links, etc., has the highest potential for users according to the experts. AR apps for maintaining the bookshelfs of a library provide real benefit for librarians and are awarded high potential as well. Guided tours through libraries using AR-based apps lightens the load of the librarians to introduce new users to the library. The feasibility of an AR app for a library is demonstrated by introducing a prototype that supports library users with additional information on media and the library itself.
Closed Form Solution to the Hubble Tension Based on Rh = ct Cosmology for Generalized Cosmological Redshift Scaling of the Form: z = (Rh/Rt)x −1 Tested against the full Distance Ladder of Observed SN Ia Redshift
Authors: Haug Espen
Published: October 2024

Haug and Tatum [1, 2] have recently outlined a possible path to solving the Hubbletension within Rh = ct cosmology models using a trial-and-error algorithm for redshift scaling, 1 specifically z = (R_h/R_t) − 1 and z = (R_h/R_t)^{1/2}-1 . Their algorithm demonstrates that one canstart with the measured CMB temperature and a rough estimate of H_0. Based on this approach, they nearly perfectly match the entire distance ladder of observed supernovae by identifying a single value for H_0. However, their solution is based on a simple numerical search procedure, which, although it can be completed in a fraction of a second on a standard computer, is not a formal mathematical proof for resolving the Hubble tension.Here, we will demonstrate that the trial-and-error numerical method is not necessary and that the Hubble tension can be resolved using the same Haug and Tatum type R_h = ct model through a closed-form mathematical solution. Furthermore, we will prove that this solution is valid for a much more general case of any cosmological redshift scaling consistent with: z = (R)h/R)t)^x − 1. Haug and Tatum have only considered the most common assumptions of x = 1 and x = 1/2 .Our solution involves simply solving an equation to determine the correct value of H0. This is possible because an exact mathematical relation between H_0 and the CMB temperature has recently been established, in combination with the linearity in an R_h = ct model. We also demonstrate that a thermodynamic form of the Friedmann equation is consistent with a wide range of redshift scalings, namely: z = (R_h/R_t)^x − 1.
Influence of Riemann Space-time Curvature on the Laws of Electromagnetism
Authors: Kamberaj Hiqmet
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we focus on the influence of Riemann space-time curvature on the laws of electromagnetism, such as Gauss’s law, Maxwell-Amp´ere’s law, and Faraday’s law. Furthermore, we also introduce the work done on the unification of the gravitation and electromagnetic fields.
A Cox Proportional Hazards Model with Latent Covariates Reflecting Student’s Preparation, Motives, and Expectations for the Analysis of Time to Degree
Authors: Kalamaras Dimitrios , Maska Laura , Nasika Fani
Published: October 2024

Issues related to the duration of university studies, have attracted the interest of many researchers from different scientific fields, as far back as the middle of the 20th century. In this study, a Survival Analysis methodology, and more specifically a Cox Proportional hazards model, has been pro-posed to evaluate a theoretical framework/model that relates the risk a student either graduating on time or having a late graduation, with a number of observed and latent factors that have been proposed in the literature as the main determinants of degree completion. The major findings of the analysis suggest that the factors contributing to the shortening of the duration of studies in-clude high academic achievements at early stages, positive motivation, expectations, attitudes, and beliefs about studies. On the contrary, external situations, negative academic experiences and some individual characteristics of the students contribute to an extended duration of studies.
Successful Administration of Very High Doses of Adenosine Distal Coronary Administration using Export Catheter for Resistant No-reflow
Authors: Movahed Mohammad Reza
Published: October 2024

Resistant no-reflow can be difficult to treat. Unfortunately, persistent no-reflow can increase cardiac adverse events. It can be very difficult to treat. Intracoronary injections of any vasoactive substances into the proximal coronaries cannot efficiently infuse the distal coronary bed. In this case, we report distal administration of very high doses of Adenosine in a native coronary artery for a severe life-threatening resistant no-reflow. Using an export catheter, we could reverse this complication within seconds. This case elaborates on the importance of giving high doses of vasoactive drugs as distal as possible in the coronary arteries for resistant no-reflow using an export catheter.