bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GNSS-SNR water level estimation using global
optimization based on interval analysis
Authors: Reinking J.
Published: December 2016

The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) from GNSS receivers
allows computing the height of a reflecting surface
by analyzing the interference pattern. In classical interference
pattern technique the distance between the antenna
and the reflector is derived from the multipath pattern using
a one-dimensional Lomb-Scargle periodogram (LSP)
which permits the estimation of constant or quasi static reflector
heights only. Inwaters with tidal influence some authors
used one-dimensional LSP to iteratively estimate an
approximate time-dependent correction term for the variable
reflector height. Other authors applied nonlinear least
squares adjustment that requires choosing initial parameters
what might become crucial due to the multimodality
of the problem.

We suggest and apply an alternative approach that allows
finding the global optimum of a multi-dimensional cost
function of a common least squares adjustment based on
interval analysis. This method reduces the computational
efforts compared to LSP. The technique is demonstrated
using a simulated data set derived fromreal measurements
on the Weser river, Germany. Additionally, real data from
a gauge in the North Sea is analyzed.
A Theory of Metadata Enriching and Filtering
Authors: Alemu Getaneh
Published: December 2016

This paper presents a new theory of metadata enriching and filtering. The theory emerged from a rigorous grounded theory data analysis of 57 in-depth interviews with metadata experts, library and information science researchers, librarians as well as academic library users (G. Alemu,

It is argued that enriched, interlinked and open metadata effectively rises and scales to the challenges presented by the growing digital collections and changing user expectations. This metadata approach allows users to pro-actively engage in co-creating metadata, hence enhancing the findability, discoverability and subsequent usage of information resources. This paper concludes by indicating the current challenges and opportunities to implement the theory of metadata enriching and filtering.
Very true operators on MTL-algebras
Authors: Wang Jun Tao , Xin Xiao Long , Saeid Arsham Borumand
Published: December 2016

The main goal of this paper is to investigate very true MTL-algebras and prove the completeness of the very true MTL-logic. In this paper, the concept of very true operators on MTL-algebras is introduced and some related properties are investigated. Also, conditions for an MTL-algebra to be an MV-algebra and a Gödel algebra are given via this operator. Moreover, very true filters on very true MTL-algebras are studied. In particular, subdirectly irreducible very true MTL-algebras are characterized and an analogous of representation theorem for very true MTL-algebras is proved. Then, the left and right stabilizers of very true MTL-algebras are introduced and some related properties are given. As applications of stabilizer of very true MTL-algebras, we produce a basis for a topology on very true MTL-algebras and show that the generated topology by this basis is Baire, connected, locally connected and separable. Finally, the corresponding logic very true MTL-logic is constructed and the soundness and completeness of this logic are proved based on very true MTL-algebras.
Effect of NaOH concentration on optical properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Koutu Vaibhav , Shastri Lokesh , Malik M. M.
Published: December 2016

In the present work, powder zinc oxide samples were prepared by varying NaOH concentration (0.1 M – 0.4 M) using wet-chemical co-precipitation method. As-synthesized ZnO was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), photoluminescence (PL) and Raman spectroscopy. Formation of hexagonal wurtzite structure of the ZnO samples has been revealed from XRD studies. This study further suggests reduction in crystallite size from 40 nm to 23 nm with an increase in NaOH concentration which is confirmed by FESEM. PL and Raman spectroscopy studies of these samples show significant peak shift towards the higher and lower energy respectively, with maximum PL emission between 400 nm and 470 nm region of the visible spectrum. Noticeable inverse relationship between optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles and NaOH concentration may be attributed to the rapid nucleation during the synthesis process. With these remarkable properties, ZnO nanoparticles may find applications in nanoelectronic devices, sensors, nanomedicine, GATE dielectrics, photovoltaic devices, etc.
How do different factors impact agricultural water
management?
Authors: Valipour Mohammad
Published: December 2016

This study compares the impacts of different
factors on agricultural water management in the Americas
in the last 50 years. The number of 18 indexes (as the main
and sub-main indexes) was selected to assess agricul-
tural water management based on their importance and
other indexes were not studied due to lack of adequate
data. Changes in the main indexes in 2011 showed that
concurrent values across regions varied according to the
nature of the indexes and conditions of the countries. In
the next step, the value of area equipped for irrigation/
cultivated area (10th index) was estimated using the other
main indexes. As a result, a list of strengths and weakness
for agricultural water management in the Americas in
the last 50 years was created. However, The only way to
meet sustainable development is to learn from past expe-
riences for the improvement of agricultural water man-
agement. The desirability of condition for agricultural
water management is difficult for Central America (except
Belize, which presents a fair status) and it is less than
40% for Greater Antilles (with the exception of Dominican
Republic 55%). Guyana is the best country for agricultural
water management because its desirability of condition
(72%) is more than all the countries in Americas.
Colloidal synthesis of Culn0.75Ga0.25Se2 nanoparticles and their photovoltaic performance
Authors: Mubiayi Kalenga Pierre , Freitas Jilian , Moloto Makwena Justice , Moloto Nosipho , Sikhwivhilu Lucky Mashudu , Nogueria Ana Flavia
Published: December 2016

This paper addresses the possibilities of synthesizing copper indium gallium selenide nanoparticles with properties that are desired in photovoltaics. The use of oleylamine as solvent and capping agent improved the growth and dispersivity of stoichiometric CuIn0.75Ga0.25Se2 nanoparticles through conventional colloidal synthesis. Relatively small sized CuIn0.75Ga0.25Se2 nanocrystals were assembled in devices as quantum dot sensitized solar cells and exhibited electrical properties with a fill factor of 33% which may be improved for any photovoltaic application.
SNX27 Deletion Causes Hydrocephalus by Impairing Ependymal Cell Differentiation and Ciliogenesis
Authors: Wang Xin , Zhou Ying , Wang Jian , Tseng I-Chu , Huang Timothy , Zhao Yingjun , Zheng Qiuyang , Gao Yue , Luo Hong , Zhang Xian , Bu Guojun , Hong Wanjin , Xu Huaxi
Published: December 2016

Hydrocephalus is a brain disorder derived from CSF accumulation due to defects in CSF clearance. Although dysfunctional apical cilia in the ependymal cell layer are causal to the onset of hydrocephalus, mechanisms underlying proper ependymal cell differentiation are largely unclear. SNX27 is a trafficking component required for normal brain function and was shown previously to suppress γ-secretase-dependent amyloid precursor protein and Notch cleavage. However, it was unclear how SNX27-dependent γ-secretase inhibition could contribute to brain development and pathophysiology. Here, we describe and characterize anSnx27-deleted mouse model for the ependymal layer defects of deciliation and hydrocephalus. SNX27 deficiency results in reductions in ependymal cells and cilia density, as well as severe postnatal hydrocephalus. Inhibition of Notch intracellular domain signaling with γ-secretase inhibitors reversed ependymal cells/cilia loss and dilation of lateral ventricles inSnx27-deficient mice, giving strong indication thatSnx27deletion triggers defects in ependymal layer formation and ciliogenesis through Notch hyperactivation. Together, these results suggest that SNX27 is essential for ependymal cell differentiation and ciliogenesis, and its deletion can promote hydrocephalus pathogenesis.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTDown's syndrome (DS) in humans and mouse models has been shown previously to confer a high risk for the development of pathological hydrocephalus. Because we have previously described SNX27 as a component that is consistently downregulated in DS, we present here a robustSnx27-deleted mouse model that produces hydrocephalus and associated ciliary defects with complete penetrance. In addition, we find that γ-secretase/Notch modulation may be a candidate drug target in SNX27-associated hydrocephalus such as that observed in DS. Based on these findings, we anticipate that future study will determine whether modulation of a SNX27/Notch/γ-secretase pathway can also be of therapeutic interest to congenital hydrocephalus.
Selenium-Binding Protein 1 (SBP1) autoantibodies in ovarian disorders and ovarian cancer
Authors: Yu-Rice Yi , Edassery Seby L , Urban Nicole , Hellstrom Ingegerd , Hellstrom Karl Erik , Deng Youping , Li Yan , Luborsky Judith L
Published: December 2016

Infertility is a risk factor for ovarian cancer (OvCa). The goal was to determine if antibodies to selenium-binding protein 1 (SBP1), an autoantibody we identified in patients with premature ovarian failure (POF), occurs in both infertility and OvCa patients, and thus could be associated with preneoplasia. Anti-SBP1 was measured by immunoassay against recombinant SBP1, in sera from OvCa (n = 41), infertility (n = 92) and control (n = 87) patients. Infertility causes were POF, unexplained, irregular ovulation or endometriosis. The percent of anti-SBP1-positive sera was higher in POF (P = 0.02), irregular ovulation (P = 0.001), unexplained causes (P = 0.02), late (III–IV)-stage OvCa (P = 0.02) but was not significant in endometriosis, benign ovarian tumors/cysts, early stage (I–II) OvCa or uterine cancer compared to healthy controls. Anti-SBP1 was significantly higher in women with serous (P = 0.04) but not non-serous (P = 0.33) OvCa compared to controls. Also, we determined if anti-SBP1 was associated with CA125 or anti-TP53, markers often studied in OvCa. Anti-TP53 and CA125 were measured by established immunoassays. The ability of anti-SBP1 alone to discriminate infertility or OvCa from controls or when combined with anti-TP53 and CA125, to identify OvCa was evaluated by comparing the area under the curve (AUC) in ROC analysis. Anti-SBP1 alone discriminated infertility (AUC = 0.7; P = 0.001) or OvCa (AUC = 0.67; P = 0.03) from controls. The sensitivity and specificity of OvCa identification was increased by combining CA125, anti-TP53 and anti-SBP1 (AUC = 0.96). Therefore, anti-SBP1 occurs in infertile women with POF, ovulatory disturbances or unexplained infertility and in serous OvCa. This suggests an autoimmune process is associated with the development of serous OvCa.
Decreased levels of sRAGE in follicular fluid from patients with PCOS
Authors: Wang BiJun , Li Jing , Yang QingLing , Zhang FuLi , Hao MengMeng , Guo YiHong
Published: December 2016

This study aimed to explore the association between soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) levels in follicular fluid and the number of oocytes retrieved and to evaluate the effect of sRAGE on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in granulosa cells in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Two sets of experiments were performed in this study. In part one, sRAGE and VEGF protein levels in follicular fluid samples from 39 patients with PCOS and 35 non-PCOS patients were measured by ELISA. In part two, ovarian granulosa cells were isolated from an additional 10 patients with PCOS and cultured. VEGF and SP1 mRNA and protein levels, as well as pAKT levels, were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting after cultured cells were treated with different concentrations of sRAGE. Compared with the non-PCOS patients, patients with PCOS had lower sRAGE levels in follicular fluid. Multi-adjusted regression analysis showed that high sRAGE levels in follicular fluid predicted a lower Gn dose, more oocytes retrieved, and a better IVF outcome in the non-PCOS group. Logistic regression analysis showed that higher sRAGE levels predicted favorably IVF outcomes in the non-PCOS group. Multi-adjusted regression analysis also showed that high sRAGE levels in follicular fluid predicted a lower Gn dose in the PCOS group. Treating granulosa cells isolated from patients with PCOS with recombinant sRAGE decreased VEGF and SP1 mRNA and protein expression and pAKT levels in a dose-dependent manner.
Japanese workplace health management in pneumoconiosis prevention
Authors: Naw Awn J P , Imanaka Momo , Suganuma Narufumi
Published: December 2016

Objective

The Japanese government established the Pneumoconiosis Law in 1960 to protect health and promote the welfare of workers engaged in dust-exposed works. This article describes Japanese practice in workplace health management as regulated by the Pneumoconiosis Law to reduce pneumoconiosis in Japan.

Methods

We collected information addressing pneumoconiosis and the health care of dust-exposed workers. We included all types of scientific papers found through a PubMed search as well as official reports, guidelines, and relevant laws published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan and other academic institutions.

Results

In the past, pneumoconiosis has been a major cause of mortality and morbidity for Japanese workers engaged in dust-exposed work. The Pneumoconiosis Law introduced a system of pneumoconiosis health examination and health supervision to protect workers’ health. According to the periodic pneumoconiosis health examination reports in Japan, the prevalence of pneumoconiosis fell from the highest reported figure of 17.4% in 1982, where 265,720 examinations were conducted, to 1% in 2013 in which 243,740 workers were examined. The number of new cases of pneumoconiosis dropped from 6,842 cases in 1980 to 227 cases in 2013. One hundred and seventy two workers were diagnosed as having pneumoconiosis complications in 1980; however, the number fell to five in 2013.

Conclusion

After reaching its peak in the 1980s, pneumoconiosis and its complications fell each year. The achievement of Japanese pneumoconiosis prevention can be credited to a comprehensive provision for worker health, regulated by a thorough legal framework.
Decline of the performance of a portable axial-flow fan due to the friction and duct bending loss of a connected flexible duct
Authors: Ojima Jun
Published: December 2016

Objectives

In a job site, a portable fan is often used to ventilate a confined space. When a portable fan is applied to such a space, the actual ventilation flow rate must be accurately estimated in advance because the safety level of contaminant and oxygen concentrations in the space will determine the ventilation requirements. When a portable fan is used with a flexible duct, the actual flow rate of the fan decreases due to the friction and duct bending loss of the duct. Intending to show the decline of a fan performance, the author conducted laboratory experiments and reported the quantitative effect of the friction and duct bending loss of a flexible duct to the flow rate of a portable fan.

Methods

Four commercial portable fans of different specifications were procured for the experiments, and the decline of the performance of each portable fan due to the friction loss etc. of a connected flexible duct was investigated by measuring actual flow rate.

Results

The flow rate showed an obvious decrease from the rated flow rate when a flexible duct was connected. Connection of a straight polyester flexible duct and a straight aluminum flexible duct reduced the flow rates to 81.2–52.9% and less than 50%, respectively. The flow rate decreased with an increase of the bend angle of the flexible duct.

Conclusion

It is recommended that flow rate check of a portable fan should be diligently carried out in every job site.
The practice of active rest by workplace units improves personal relationships, mental health, and physical activity among workers
Authors: Michishita Ryoma , Jiang Ying , Ariyoshi Daisuke , Yoshida Marie , Moriyama Hideko , Yamato Hiroshi
Published: December 2016

Aim

This study was designed to clarify the effects of active rest, with a focus on the practice of shorttime group exercise by workplace units, on personal relationships, mental health, physical activity, and work ability among workers.

Methods

Fifty-nine white-collar workers (40 males and 19 females) performed our active rest (short-time exercise) program, which consists of warm-up, cognitive functional training, aerobic exercise, resistance training and cool-down for 10 minutes per day, 3 times per week during their lunch breaks for 10 weeks. Participants from a workplace unit were randomly allocated to the intervention (five workplaces, n=29) or control groups (six workplaces, n=30). The participants’ anthropometric measurements, and their Profile of Mood States (POMS) 2, Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ), physical activity levels and Work Ability Index were examined at the baseline and after the 10-week intervention.

Results

After 10 weeks, physical activity levels, especially the time spent in moderate and vigorous intensity, increased in the intervention group (p<0.05). The items of “vigor-activity” and “friendliness” improved in POMS 2, while “vigor,” “interpersonal stress,” “support from superiors, colleagues, and family/friends,” and “job satisfaction” improved in BJSQ in the intervention group (p<0.05). In the intervention group, the number of exercise participation was positively correlated with the change in “vigor-activity” in POMS 2 (r=0.467, p=0.011).

Conclusions

These results suggest that the practice of active rest by workplace units is important for improving personal relationships, mental health, and physical activity among workers.
Opera y Masonería: El Cántico Fúnebre de José María Velásquez
Authors: López Maya Juan De Dios
Published: December 2016

El Cántico Fúnebre es una obra para tenor y orquesta escrita por el compositor venezolano del siglo XIX José María Velásquez con texto del político y escritor Francisco Conde. El Cántico fue escrito para los funerales de Juan José Conde, prócer de la Independencia y uno de los fundadores de la masonería local. Los rasgos más particulares de esta obra son la marcada influencia operística que posee la música y las referencias simbólicas masónicas del poema. Este artículo ofrece, en primer lugar, una visión de la ópera en Latinoamérica y su utilización como instrumento emulador de la cultura europea. Luego se estudia el proceso mediante el cual la ópera fue penetrando el ritual masónico hasta manifestarse plenamente en la ceremonia fúnebre y, finalmente, como las élites gobernantes, integradas en su mayoría por miembros de la orden y las clases medias, adoptaron a la ópera como uno de sus principales valores culturales.
Squamata, Iguania, Leiosauridae, Pristidactylus nigroiugulus Cei, Scolaro and Videla, 2001: new records for Chubut province and geographic distribution
Authors: Minoli Ignacio , Avila Luciano J.
Published: December 2016

We present new records of Pristidactylus nigroiugulus (Cei, Scolaro and Videla, 2001) for Chubut province. A geographic distribution map presents all known records in Chubut province, central Patagonia, Argentina.
Mammalia, Chiroptera, Rio Grande, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Quintela Fernando Marques , Ibarra Chyntia , Oliveira Stefan Vilges de , Medvedovisky Igor Gonçalves , Correa Fabiano , Gianuca Dimas , Gava Adriana , Pacheco Susi Missel
Published: December 2016

Herein we present a checklist of the bat species recorded in the municipality of Rio Grande, coastal plain of Rio Grande do Sul state. Thirteen species of three families were recorded through field sampling, collection specimen analysis and bibliography compilation. Molossidae and Vespertilionidae, both with five recorded species, were the most representative families, while three species of Phyllostomidae were recorded. Seven species were found in urban areas. In the sampled natural environments, six species were found in riparian systems, being Myotis albescens and Molossus sp. recorded only in these formations. Riparian systems, hence, can represent relevant habitats for chiropteran conservation in coastal areas of southernmost Brazil.
Magnoliophyta, restinga vegetation, state of Ceará, Brazil
Authors: Santos-Filho Francisco Soares , Almeida Jr. Eduardo Bezerra de , Bezerra Laiane Fernanda de Melo , Lima Liliane Ferreira , Zickel Carmen Sílvia
Published: December 2016

Sandy coastal plain (Restinga) vegetation is composed of the plant communities that grow on Quaternary Neosols along the entire Brazilian coast. Ceará state has a coastal extension of 578 km and lies totally within the semi-arid zone of northeastern Brazil. Here we present a checklist of the phanerogamic species found along the coast of Ceará that was compiled from surveys and collections found at the EAC herbarium (Fortaleza, Ceará). A total of 391 species distributed among 208 genera and 41 families were identified. The families with the greatest numbers of species were Fabaceae senso latu (130 species), Cyperaceae (51), Poaceae (47), Rubiaceae (27), Euphorbiaceae (19), Asteraceae (13), Bignoniaceae (11) and Malvaceae (12), representing over 78.77% of the species collected.
Angiosperm flora from wetlands of Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu, India
Authors: Sukumaran Selvamony , Jeeva Solomon
Published: December 2016

Qualitative floristic surveys were carried out during 2007-2009 in the wetland ecosystem of Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu, India. During the survey, 124 species of angiosperms belonging to 31 families and 81 genera were documented. Dominant families were Poaceae with 39 species followed by Cyperaceae (24), Scrophulariaceae (9), Commelinaceae (5), Acanthaceae and Convolvulaceae (4 speceis each) and Hydrocharitaceae and Verbenaceae (3 species each.) Ten families were represented by two species each, whereas thirteen families were monospecific. Of the 124 species, there are 21 dominant Pantropical species, 15 subdominant Asiatic species and 11 co-dominant Indian species. Five species are endemic to Southern Western Ghats.
Zammara smaragdula Walker, 1858 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae): first record for Brazil
Authors: Maccagnan Douglas Henrique Bottura , Martinelli Nilza Maria , Goemans Geert , Guilherme Edson
Published: December 2016

The present note reports the first record for Brazil of the cicada Zammara smaragdula Walker, 1858 (Hemiptera, Cicadidae, Zammarini). This new record brings the number of reported Cicadidae species for Brazil to 153, including three species in the genus Zammara.
A Retrospective Survival Study of Trabecular Tantalum Implants Immediately Placed in Posterior Extraction Sockets Using a Flapless Technique
Authors: El Chaar Edgard , Castaño Alejandro
Published: December 2016

A retrospective review of patient records was conducted in a single private practice to evaluate the efficacy of immediately placing a novel implant design in posterior jaw locations using a flapless technique. Forty-two patients (22 males, 20 females) with a mean (SD) age of 60.2 (7.6) years (range = 31–68) presented with 1–2 nonrestorable molar (maxillary = 14; mandibular = 8) or premolar (maxillary = 20; mandibular = 1) teeth compromised by periodontal disease, endodontic failure, root resorption, root fracture, or severe caries. Most patients (78.6%) had moderate (66.7%) or severe (11.9%) periodontitis. Other comorbidities included smoking (14.3%) and controlled diabetes mellitus (11.9%). After atraumatic extraction, teeth were immediately replaced with a total of 44 trabecular tantalum implants (Trabecular Metal Implants, Zimmer Biomet Dental) (diameter = 3.7–4.7 mm; length = 10–13 mm). Sites requiring augmentation were treated with 3 types of small-particle (250–1000 μm), mineralized, solvent-dehydrated, allografts (Puros) based on location: cortical for crestal sinus grafts, cancellous for peri-implant voids in thick tissue biotypes, or cortical-cancellous (70:30) mix for peri-implant voids in thin tissue biotypes. Cortical particulate was used when slower resorption would help maintain graft volume for esthetics or implant support. Grafts were covered with resorbable bovine pericardium membranes (CopiOs, Zimmer Biomet). Cumulative implant survival and success rates were 97.7%, respectively, with a mean (±SD) follow-up time of 25.0 ± 12.1 months (range = 4–48). One asymptomatic implant failed to osseointegrate. Within the limitations of this study, implants achieved outcomes comparable to conventionally placed and restored single-tooth implants in anterior jaw locations.
Introducing a course on Evidence Based Medicine for undergraduate medical students – experience from an Indian medical school
Authors: Basheer Aneesh , Iqbal Nayyar , Alexander Thomas , Vishnu Venugopalan , Prabakaran Stalin , Ganguly Satyaki
Published: December 2016

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Introduction: Although evidence based medicine (EBM) is part of undergraduate training in several countries, Indian medical schools are yet to make a meaningful start. We report our experience with EBM training for undergraduate. Methods: Third year students undergoing clinical clerkship at a teaching hospital underwent an 8 week course on EBM with modules on concepts, formulating questions, searching for evidence and critical appraisal. Feedback was taken and assessment done on knowledge and searching skills. Results: 90% of students had poor awareness of EBM. 92% considered evidence the most important component of EBM; 5% considered clinical expertise and patient values as part of EBM. At baseline majority cited Google the most reliable search tool. Only 27% felt EBM relevant to their curriculum. 66% rated the course good, very good or excellent. Hands-on training enhanced learning lack of background knowledge of diseases hindered it. Conclusion: Awareness of EBM is low among undergraduates and most find it irrelevant to their curriculum. Our experience suggests that it is feasible to integrate EBM training into undergraduate curriculum. More studies reporting knowledge and skills before and after EBM courses would strengthen the cause for making it part of undergraduate medical curriculum in India.
CHARISMA: RELIGIOUS MEASUREMENT
Authors: Sladneva Olga G.
Published: December 2016

Purpose. The problem of this work is the analysis of influence of charismatic persons on society through a religion prism. The purpose of the article is in judgment of relevance of religious sense of charisma today through not outdate communication with such existentials of human life as belief, hope and love. Methodology. The methodology of this work contains informative approaches: comparative, hermeneutical, dialectical and structuralist one. The scientific novelty. Novelty of this work is in communication research of the existentials of human life (belief, hope, love) and charisma. Charismatic persons as the elite are ideals in society. They are its driving forces as they have direct impact on the people. People, in their turn, need them as sources of belief, hope and love the set of which is a guarantee of happiness. Especially brightly this phenomenon is reflected in the religious sphere of life of society. Conclusions. It is revealed that the concept of charisma exists in other world religions and has common features. It is shown that the modern concept of charisma differs from the concept of "Christian" charisma. However, today as two thousand years ago, charismatics bear belief, hope and love in souls of their followers, making them happy.
TRANSCENDENTAL ASPECTS OF GENDER
Authors: Khmel Volodymyr V. , Korkh O. M.
Published: December 2016

This paper aims to analyze the basic principles of gender philosophy applying methodological tools of communicative pragmatics; to demonstrate how gender construct can provide gender humanism formation as one of the ideals of democratic society; to specify gender glossary terms such as “gender democracy”, “gender equality” and “gender justice”. Methodology. In order to investigate a theoretical framework in feminist philosophy, methodological tools of communicative pragmatics and discursive ethics that were elaborated by modern German philosophers J. Habermas, K.-O. Apel for analyzing ethical gender principles and their legitimation ways have been used in this research. Scientific novelty. Based on methodological differences in concepts of J. Habermas and K.-O. Apel, two opposite approaches to gender concept analysis – rational and pragmatic (Habermas) and transcendental conceptual (K.-O. Apel) have been found out. The article helps to specify the framework of categories and concepts. According to the legitimation way of gender ethical theory it was discovered that such notions as “gender democracy”, “gender equality” and “gender justice” do not have the same meanings. According to the analysis of communicative action program and consensus, the “gender equality” concept by Habermas is an artificial social construct that is methodologically grounded in cognitivism and diminishes the possibilities of gender values legitimation. According to K.-O. Apel, the concept of “gender justice” is based on transcendental moral and ethical sense of opposite genders unity and does not discharge unequal distribution of responsibilities and any invasion as well as represents certain extent of their difference. Conclusions. Fast growing gender changes in the society face ageold drawbacks of moral and spiritual principles of communities, taking into account social and cultural, national and gender identity. Thorough understanding of various approaches to feminism philosophy leads more to complementarity of male and female principles of humanity with further acceptance of gender roles that reflect more complicated panorama of spiritual life.
COGNITIVE ASPECTS OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Aytov Spartak Sh.
Published: December 2016

Purpose. The aim of this work is the intelligent reconstruction and the analysis of the various methodological approaches to cognitive areas of modern philosophy of history and determines their cognitive and academic relationships with conceptual terms of such branches of historical knowledge as historical anthropology. Methodology. Methodological tools of this work are such scientific approaches as methods of philosophy of science, interdisciplinary approach, methods of source and system analysis. Scientific novelty. Reproduced and analyzed was a number of methodological approaches inherent in the natural sciences and the social - the humanities. The latter, in accordance with the principles of interdisciplinary paradigm, is very widely applied by the modern philosophy of historical knowledge, in particular in the analysis of the historical process and its main elements: the mentality, attitudes and norms of socially significant and personal behavior of individuals and societies of the past. The influence of research on various historical and historical anthropological problems such concepts implanted in the methodology of modern philosophy of history scientific disciplines as chaos theory, synergetics, mathematical biology, ethnology, social psychology, etc. Focuses on intellectual connections are used in the philosophy of history, historical knowledge interdisciplinary methodology, theory and concepts of natural science and social - humanities. They are used to analyze and understand the complex and multifaceted historical events and processes. Conclusions. The result of the analysis of the cognitive dynamics applications in the philosophy of history of conceptual approaches of a very wide range of scientific disciplines has been the allocation of a number of phases of the mining process. Each of them has special logic - methodological and socio cultural characteristics ("Data"). Internal, cognitive science dynamics of this unity was not the aiming at the destruction of the previous intellectual tradition, but its deepening and updating on the basis of the implementation of more effective and diverse methodological approaches.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF DESCARTES’ ONTOLOGY
Authors: Malivskyi Anatolii M.
Published: December 2016

The purpose of the article is to outline and comprehend the Descartes’ theory about anthropological component of ontology as the most important part of his philosophy. The accomplishment of this purpose covers the successive solution of the following tasks: 1) review of the research literature concerning the problem of human’s presence and the individual nature of truth; 2) emphasize the ambivalence of the basic intention of his legacy; 3) justify the thesis about constitutivity of human’s presence and comprehend passions as the form of disclosure of ontology’s anthropological component. Methodology. The use of the euristic potential of phenomenology, postpositivism and postmodernism makes it possible to emphasize the multiple-layer and multiple-meaning classical philosophy works, to comprehend the limitation and scarcity of the naïve-enlightening vision of human nature and to look for a new reception of European classics that provides the overcoming of established nihilism and pessimism concerning the interpretation of human nature. Scientific novelty. It is the first time that anthropological component of Descartes’ ontology became an object of particular attention. It previously lacked attention because of following main reasons: 1) traditional underestimating of the fact of Descartes’ legacy incompleteness as an unrealized anthropological project and 2) lack of proper attention to the individual nature of truth. The premise for its constructive overcoming is the attention to ambivalence of the basic intention and the significance of ethics in the philosopher’s legacy. His texts and research literature allow confirming the constitutive nature of human’s presence and passions as the key form of disclosure of the ontology anthropological component. Conclusions. The established tradition of interpretation the Descartes’ philosophizing nature as the filiation process of impersonal knowledge loses its cogency these days. The unprejudiced vision of the texts urges to revise (1) the interpretation of cognition process as reflection, (2) the vision of philosophizing process as the depersonalized one, and (3) reduced human image as a thinking thing as unacceptable.
PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE YU. M. LOTMAN: COGNITIVE DIALOGUE SEMIOTICS AND HISTORICAL ANTHROPOLOGY PURPOSE
Authors: Aytov S. SH.
Published: December 2016

The purpose of this work is to study the cognitive interferences philosophical and social sciences and humanities. The aim of the article is to analyze the cognitive interaction of historical anthropology and semiotics in the space of philosophical-cultural concepts Lotman. Methodology. The methodology of this work includes the theoretical approaches, such as system-structural method, interdisciplinary method, comparative and source study methods. Teoretical basis and results. Philosophy of Culture Lotman contains a large number of cognitive dimensions. Significant role in the cognitive universe of his work is semiotics and historical anthropology. However interaction of these semiotic components of Lotman creation little explored yet. The latter applies to the redesign of the historical-anthropological ideas and research scientist. Conclusions. Understanding the interaction of cognitive semiotics and historical anthropology in the space of culture philosophy of Lotman logically leads to the conclusion that the effectiveness of cognitive symbiosis methodological approaches these sciences. In particular, the cognitive structure allows us to study the underlying causes of the motives and actions of individuals and entire societies past. The realization of semiotic, historical and anthropological methods allows us to analyze the underlying mechanisms of the spiritual culture and social and cultural institutions of societies from different historical periods.
THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT AS A CULTURAL TRAUMA OF UKRAINE
Authors: Yakovlieva Ya.O.
Published: December 2016

The article analyzes theoretical approaches to the study of the consequences of the Chernobyl tragedy in the context of cultural searches of modernity in the prospect of "memorial paradigm." The aim is to bring the concept of perception of the Chernobyl accident and the "exclusion zone" as "cultural trauma" and "places of memory" in the background of Ukrainian national history. It was achieved by applying the methods of analysis and synthesis of the ideas of the "new history" and principles of "implantation" Chernobyl discourse in the process of inculturation of modern Ukrainian culture. Scientific novelty. The growing interest in the historical past, promoting access the modified concepts historicizing and collective memory phenomenon contributed to a broader discussion of the impact of "Chernobyl situation" in the post-Soviet identity in the region, the impact of the release of the fact of the accident on the formation of social consciousness and thus the political representation of the past, forming interactions' communication between ethnic memory and "traumatic" legacy of the communist era. The disappearance of the "Soviet bloc" has given new impetus to the interest of researchers the Postchernobyl info shock as a mass phenomenon radiophobia that approved the legality of a finding rethinking the Chernobyl accident as "cultural trauma" of Ukrainian history. Obviously, it is the relationship of philosophical and historical knowledge in matters of understanding of the Chernobyl accident was a priority for the process of the formation of a unique semiotically-mental "Chernobyl space" of recently opened for socio-philosophical interpretation, which in itself raises the possibility of "Chernobyl discourse." In addition, problems caused by modern research tasks of national revival Ukraine, which provides the philosophical understanding of history; Ukraine crisis continual coexistence of Chernobyl "exclusion zone" as an image "place of memory"; unique historical and cultural experience gained Ukrainian people as a result of the Chernobyl accident. Conclusion. The author made an overview of concepts "places of memory", "commemoralization" and "cultural trauma"; have suggested the possibility of further studies of the Chernobyl accident and the "exclusion zone" as a separate phenomenon socia-cultural Ukrainian culture.
THE PROBLEM OF OPENNESS OF THE SYSTEM OF SOCIAL MORALITY
Authors: Nadurak V. V.
Published: December 2016

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the specificity of the openness of the system of social morality to influence of the various phenomena of natural and social being. To achieve this goal it is necessary to identify the control factors of the system of social morality and describe characteristics of their interaction with the system. Methodology. The research is based on the use of synergetic methodology, according to which social morality is treated as an open complex self-organizing system. The openness and non-linearity are the main methodological principles of synergetics, which were used in the study. Scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact, that the idea of openness of the system of social morality to influence of the various phenomena of natural and social being and, above all, those that can be called «control factors» has been comprehensively investigated for the first time. It is noted nonlinear connection between system of social morality and its control parameters, the existence of circular causality between them, the difference in the intensity of the influence of different control factors on morality. Conclusions. Openness of the system of social morality provides, that external factors have an impact on it. Among them there are factors which impact is most relevant. We call them the control factors of the system of social morality. They can be divided into two main groups: the first are those, that have a social origin, and the second – biological. Macro level of morality (moral consciousness) is a new quality in comparison with the control factors. It is not their linear extension, because though it is formed by their influence, but the immediate cause of its appearance is self-organization mechanisms. Control factors are differ by the intensity of their impact on the system of social morality. Among them are those, which can be considered as fundamental, because structures, which are formed under their influence, are the basis of morality. The influence of others is usually lower, although at certain periods of system development it may increase or decrease. Interaction between the system of social morality and its controlling factors is characterized by circular causality: controlling factors affect morality and, in turn, they are subject to its influence.
DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRATIC LEGITIMACY
Authors: Zakharchenko M. S.
Published: December 2016

The purpose. The article presents deep analyzes of legitimacy and the basics of the process of legitimization in democratic societies. The subject of article is to provide an understanding of deliberative democracy as the answer to the discussion about the essence of democratic legitimacy. The core element of deliberative democracy is a theory of discursive legitimating. Methodology. Taking into account Bourdieu’s theory about symbolic power author explains the processes of legitimization as well as the processes of institute’s delegitimization. Author points out that the form of bureaucratic institutes in the late capitalism may cause the delegitimazation of their power. Another problem of democratic legitimacy is the confusion of the voting as procedure of decision making and voting as legitimate principle. Addressing the theory of Pierre Rosanvallon author explains how the way of decision making mistakenly is taken as the core point of democratic legitimacy. Scientific novelty of received results consists of the approach of deliberative democracy in the light of the problems of democratic legitimacy. Conclusions. The author demonstrates that discursive legitimacy as the main idea of deliberative democracy may clarify the misconception of democratic legitimacy. It is not enough to explain the legitimating power of the state as based on the assumption of legal norms and moral principles. It is discursive principle that activates the legitimacy power of state decisions.
EPISTEMOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MODERN BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTIONAL PARADIGM
Authors: Tokovenko O. S.
Published: December 2016

The purpose of the work is finding the reasonability of using bio-evolutionary paradigm for researching ratio morphic cognitive activity. Methodology. Methodological grounds consist of the original principles and conceptual apparatus of evolutionary epistemology. Scientific novelty. The article identifies opportunities for using of biological and evolutionary paradigm to study the peculiarities of ratiomorphic cognitive backgrounds and their influence on the formation and development of human knowledge. Conclusions. The article concludes that together with the idea of hyper cycles (feedback loop with mutual transmission of information in cognitive process) the concept of ratiomorphic cognitive backgrounds, as well as attempts to examine cognitive processes based on the scientific criteria (empirical verification, explanatory power and ability to predict) should be certainly considered as a positive contribution to the development of evolutionary epistemology into modern epistemological research. However, it is also indicated the fact of narrowing the heuristic possibilities of this epistemological direction because of excessive metaphor of bio-evolutionary paradigm. Further development of evolutionary epistemological research is considered in shifting the emphasis from biological and evolutionary towards cultural and evolutionary paradigm.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM AS A SOLUTION TO RATIONALITY IN POSTNONCLASSICAL EPISTEMOLOGY
Authors: Molokova O. V.
Published: December 2016

The purpose. In this article the epistemology is investigated in such direction of social thought as social constructivism. The occurrence and popularity of a socially-constructivist paradigm was preceded by polemic between defenders of orientation of a science on the objectivity, positions adhering positivistically- universalistic and their opponents defending positions relativism. In the centre of discussion of scientific community there were such important problems for philosophy, as search for scientific true; objectivity of scientific knowledge and a relative autonomy of a science; relativization scientific knowledge. Methodology. Features of modern constructivism − in a special sight at knowledge, in a new foreshortening of its consideration when it represents itself as the tool of maintenance of ability to live of an organism as integrity (the individual, social group, a society). The outstanding characteristics of constructivism are the new foreshortening of consideration of possibilities of social knowledge − as constituting element of human experience of an everyday life. Scientific novelty. The important point is studying of how the scientific knowledge influences life of people, changes and structures life of the person. As the knowledge does not correspond any more with the objective world by a reflexion principle, loses sense and a question on its conformity of a reality that removes stubborn problems of true, reliability, objectivity. Conclusions. Social constructivism creates new possibilities for studying a problem of true and connected with it epistemological procedures of understanding, an explanation, interpretation, allows to look at the nature of human knowledge differently. In modern scientific researches the wide circulation is received by idea of designed character social and cultural the validity. This idea is supported with conclusions of variety of interdisciplinary approaches (the general theory of systems, the self-organising theory etc.) which form more difficult models of a reality and culture. The further development of the given direction of knowledge opens prospects for various kinds of humanitarian activity.