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TERRITORIAL APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL TREATIES
Authors: Бальхаева Саяна , Balkhaeva Sayana
Published: June 2017

The article is devoted to research on the territorial application of international treaties. This author examines a number of particularities arising in treaty practices of individual states. These particularities are due to the fact of possessing overseas territories. In this case, in the absence of the treaty provisions on its territorial effect the extension of treaty provisions for a certain territory of the state is carried out by means of a unilateral statement when the state is expressing its consent to be bound. Thus, they either extend the scope of application of the treaty in respect of a certain territory or exclude it from its scope. The various types of treaty provisions regulating the territorial scope of a treaty (territorial positions) are discussed in the article. Among them are the general provisions of a treaty relating to the territorial application. These provisions provide that any party of a treaty may, at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval, specify the territory or territories in respect which are the subject of a treaty. Also in the treaty practice of states there are special treaty provisions relating to the territorial application. They contain a detailed list of territories in respect of which the relevant treaty is, or is not applicable. The author indicates the need to distinguish between territory that is the object of a relevant international treaty and the territory in respect of which the treaty is binding for the application, as the provisions of article 29 of the Vienna Convention only applies to the latest variant. Also the author notes the need to distinguish between the territorial application of an international treaty and separate protocols to it. They should be treated as separate documents as each of them can have a different territorial application, depending on the presence of territorial provisions and their wording.
FORMATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT'S JURISDICTION OVER THE CRIME OF AGGRESSION
Authors: Тимошков Станислав , Timoshkov Stanislav
Published: June 2017

This research article examines the activities of the international community for inclusion in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court a number of amendments, concerning the fixation of the definition of the crime of aggression and the establishment of the Court’s jurisdiction over the international wrongful act. In a view of disputes between the states in the adoption of the Rome Statute concerning the definition of this international crime, set up a special working group whose objective was the development of a project for amendments in the Statute. After a long work at the international conference in the Ugandan capital – Kampala, the Member States of the Rome Statute were considered the amendments to be made to the Statute of the International Criminal Court for its greater efficiency. In considering these amendments were also taken into account the fact that not all states ratified the Rome Statute, respectively, for their adoption it was necessary to consider the national interests of these states. Despite the fact that the introduction of the amendments regarding the crime of aggression was deferred for a certain period, their adoption will strengthen the system of international justice. However, the article notes that it is important to consider the national interests of the states exercising the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over the crime of aggression. This aspect concerns the extradition of persons accused of committing serious international crimes, especially the crime of aggression. In a view of the fact that, in accordance with the constitutions of most States, including the Russian Federation, not allowing the extradition of its citizens to the international judicial authorities, as a result, there is a conflict between the provisions of the Rome Statute and national law of several states. Thus, to prevent the crime of aggression and the development of liability rules for it, it is necessary to maintain joint action between states and international judicial organs.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN: TRENDS AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Хабриева Талия , Khabriyeva Taliya , Андриченко Людмила , Andrichyenko Lyudmila
Published: June 2017

The article is devoted to the analysis of the main results of the constitutional reform implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan in March 2017. The main stages of the constitutional reform, which testify to a clear organizational support for its conduct, are analyzed. The scale of the constitutional changes in the Republic, which affected the basic institutions of state and society development: the foundations of the constitutional system, the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, citizenship, the system of public authorities and local self-government, including the status of the President of the Republic. At the same time, constitutional reforms not only preserved, but also strengthened such elements of the inviolability of the state as independence, unitarity, territorial integrity and republican form of government. The result of the reform was the democratic modernization of the presidential republic by enhancing the role of Parliament, strengthening the independence of the Government, while at the same time expanding the mechanisms of its accountability and control over Parliament. A significant innovation was the refusal of the President of the Republic in favor of the Parliament from his legislative powers, which makes the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan the only legislative and supreme representative body of the Republic. In addition, there are significant changes in the institution of citizenship, as well as the organization of local government. It is emphasized that the past constitutional changes are of the nature of evolutionary changes; they do not carry any radical measures, but continue the logic of previous constitutional reforms in the country. The constitutional reform carried out in the country is not limited to the constitutional text itself; today it is confirmed by significant changes in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including a number of constitutional laws, will affect the level of subordinate regulation, and lead to the formation of new law enforcement practice in the country.
Theory and methodology of research the economic and social indicators relationship in the enterprise management systems
Authors: Родионова  , Rodionova Natalya
Published: June 2017

The present publication is the theoretical and methodological orientation. It is dedicated to finding ways to change patterns of economic development, the reorientation of its quantitative strategies on high-quality, socially oriented. Justified way of solving based on the concept of the interrelation of indicators of efficiency and equity in the systems of governance that (the relationship) has an impact on quality of life. Examines the evolution of views on the content of these categories, clarifies their nature and the methods of evaluation.
For the practical implementation of this concept the proposed model structure ethical "economic man" in the form of optimization problem the needs.
Recommended General methodological approach to the formation of ethical systems in the context of partnership enterprises of the distribution of income and taxation. The book is addressed to undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers of economic universities and faculties. It may be of interest to anyone who explores the ethical problems of the economy. The proposed solution can be useful for businessmen and managers of socially responsible enterprises.
How Big Should My Dot Be? Using Spreadsheet Simulation to Evaluate Process Improvement Data Collection Strategies
Authors: Willoughby Keith A. , Teare Gary F.
Published: June 2017

Occasionally, healthcare professionals approach analytical topics and courses with a blend of fear and loathing. They may fail to grasp the connection between particular principles and their application to actual process analysis and improvement. The run chart is a persuasively powerful quantitative tool. Healthcare teams could use this tool to better comprehend the extent of process changes over time. Although constructing the run chart is mathematically simple, healthcare professionals may be uncertain as to sample size sufficiency. They may also be unsure of the number of observations required in run chart subgroups. We developed a spreadsheet simulation model to provide enhanced relevance for the topic of run chart subgroup size determination. This classroom-tested active learning exercise helps healthcare teams to visually understand the relationships between subgroup size, underlying process variation, and anticipated levels of improvement.
Game—The BedGame—A Classroom Game Based on Real Healthcare Challenges
Authors: Vliegen I. M. H. , Zonderland M. E.
Published: June 2017

The BedGame is a classroom game to introduce Operations Management (OM) in healthcare, more specifically to introduce the effects of centralized versus decentralized planning, and the concepts of variability and queueing theory. In the BedGame, players assign medical and surgical specialties to nursing wards to obtain a balanced bed distribution, while fulfilling as many of the specialty-specific requirements as possible. The game was first designed to support decision making in a hospital in The Netherlands, and afterwards converted to a classroom game. The game has been successfully used in several courses at the University of Twente including “Operations Management in Health Care” (undergraduate), “Quantitative Methods for Operations Management in Health Care” (graduate), and a course on patient logistics for healthcare professionals.

The online appendices are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ited.2016.0172 .
Two-Sided Reputation in Certification Markets
Authors: Bouvard Matthieu , Levy Raphaël
Published: June 2017

In a market where sellers solicit certification to overcome asymmetric information, we show that the profit of a monopolistic certifier can be hump-shaped in its reputation for accuracy: a higher accuracy attracts high-quality sellers but sometimes repels low-quality sellers. As a consequence, reputational concerns may induce the certifier to reduce information quality, thus depressing welfare. The entry of a second certifier impacts reputational incentives: when sellers only solicit one certifier, competition plays a disciplining role and the region where reputation is bad shrinks. Conversely, this region may expand when sellers hold multiple certifications.

This paper was accepted by Gustavo Manso, finance.
On Higman`s Conjecture
Authors: Vera-López A. , Arregi J. M. , García-Sánchez M. A. , Ormaetxea L.
Published: June 2017

Let Gn be the subgroup of GLn(q) consisting of the upper unitriangular matrices of size nxn over Fq. In 1960, G. Higman conjectured that the number of conjugacy classes of Gn, denoted by r(Gn), was given by a polynomial in q with integer coefficients. This has been verified for nn, r(Gn) can be expressed in terms of r(Gi), with i<n, and r(Tn), where Tn is the subset of primitive canonical matrices of Gn. Moreover, we determinate the expression of r(Tn) modulo (q-1)[(+1)/2]+3 and we prove that $r(Tn) mod(q-1)[(+1)/2]+3 is a polynomial in q with integer coefficients.
Shrinkage function and its applications in matrix approximation
Authors: Boas Toby , Dutta Aritra , Li Xin , Mercier Katie , Niderman Eric
Published: June 2017

The shrinkage function is widely used in matrix low-rank approximation, compressive sensing, and statistical estimation. In this article, an elementary derivation of the shrinkage function is given. In addition, applications of the shrinkage function are demonstrated in solving several well-known problems, together with a new result in matrix approximation.
Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy on Communication and Basic Social Skills of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Pilot Study
Authors: Scorzato Ivano , Zaninotto Leonardo , Romano Michela , Menardi Chiara , Cavedon Lino , Pegoraro Alessandra , Socche Laura , Zanetti Piera , Coppiello Deborah
Published: June 2017

Thirty-nine adults with severe to profound intellectual disability (ID) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 21) or a control group (n = 18). Assessment was blinded and included selected items from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the Behavioral Assessment Battery (BAB), and the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP). The experimental group, who attended a dog-assisted treatment intervention over a 20-week period, showed significant improvements in several cognitive domains, including attention to movement (BAB-AM), visuomotor coordination (BAB-VM), exploratory play (BAB-EP), and motor imitation (BAB-CO-MI), as well as in some social skills, as measured by LAP items. Effects were specific to the intervention and independent of age or basic level of disability.
Rights-Based and Person-Centered Approaches to Supporting People With Intellectual Disability: A Dialectical Model
Authors: Glicksman Stephen , Goldberg Chaim , Hamel Corey , Shore Ryan , Wein Avraham , Wood Daniel , Zummo Joseph
Published: June 2017

Protecting human rights has increasingly become a focus of regulation regarding individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID). While this focus on rights has succeeded in protecting people with ID from many of the most insidious abuses of the past, an over-emphasis on the human rights of people with ID while ignoring other aspects of their personalities and environments can create challenges. This article proposes the use of a dialectical model to address challenges raised by the relationship between two equally valid but often unequally considered approaches, namely, rights-based and person-centered. Suggestions are provided for using this model to meaningfully support individuals to reach their person-centered goals while continuing to recognize and address their individual rights, responsibilities, and challenges.
Aniversario y competencias profesionales
Authors: Maciá Soler Loreto
Published: June 2017

En tiempo de aniversario con 40 años de estudios de Enfermería en la Universidad en España, es importante avanzar en la mejora del cuidado de las personas.
Implementation of Neural Predictive Control To Distillation Column
Authors: Anwari S.
Published: June 2017

This paper presents a neural predictive controller that is applied to distillation column. Distillation columns represent complex multivariable system, with fast and slow dynamics, significant interactions and directionality. A phenomenological model (i.e. a model derived from fundamental equation like mass and energy balance) of a distillation column is very complicated. For this reason, classical linear controller, such as PID (Proportional, Integral and Derivative) controller, will provide robustness only over relatively small range operation because of complexity and operation without lack of robustness. In this work, a neural network is developed for modeling and controlling a distillation column based on measured input-outputdata pairs. In distillation column, a neural network is trained on the unknown parameters of the system. The resulting implementationof the neural predictive controller is able to eliminate the most significant obstacles encountered in conventional predictive control application by facilitating  the development of complex multivariable models and providing a rapid, reliable solution to the control algorithm. Controller design and implementation are illustrated for a plant frequently referred to in the literature. Result are given for simulation experiments, which demonstrate the advantage of the neural based predictive controller both at the transient region and at the steady state region to overcome any overshoots.Keywords : neural predictive controller, distillation column, complex multivariable models
Kesetimbangan Sistim Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) – Asam Laurat - Metanol
Authors: Helwani Z. , Martunus Martunus
Published: June 2017

Meminimasi kandungan asam lemak bebas (asam laurat) di dalam minyak inti sawit (PKO) dapat dilakukan dengan proses ekstraksi menggunakan pelarut methanol. Penggunaan proses ekstraksi untuk keperluan tersebut memerlukan ketersediaan data keseimbangan sistem PKO- asam laurat – methanol. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan  data kesetimbangan sistem PKO- asam laurat- methanol pada suhu 30 sampai 45 0C. Penentuan kondisi jenuh fasa rafinat dan ekstrak dilakukan dalam sel Smith-Bonner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan luas daerah dua fasa akan makin mengecil dengan naiknya suhu dalam diagram sistem tiga komponen. Kata kunci : kesetimbangan cair-cair, PKO, asam laurat, methanol.
Karakterisasi Katalis Cu-Cr /Kieselguhr
Authors: Widiyarti Galuh
Published: June 2017

Copper-chromite active metal catalyst was prepared by using impregnation method with kieselguhr (Al2O3SiO2) as supporting material. The content of metal active was 20% with 1:1 proportion of complex metal Cu : Cr. The specific surface area of catalyst gave specific surface area of 2,537 m2/ gram. X-ray Diffraction analysis, shown that active metal of Cu-copper Cu and cristobalite SiO2. Temperature program analysis, shown that reduction temperature of catalyst was 300 0Cusing by Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM), the morphology of catalyst was determined.Keyword : Copper-Chromite catalyst, impregnation, Kieselguhr
Penghilangan Cemaran Karbon Monoksida Dari Gas Buang Menggunakan Unggun Tetap Tanah
Authors: Sumarno Sumarno
Published: June 2017

Skala bangku kolom unggun tetap digunakan untuk uji kemampuan menghilangkan karbon monoksida dari gas buang dengan variasi media isian, laju alir gas buang dan tinggi unggun. Efisisiensi penghilangan karbon monoksida rata-rata berkisar 26,5 sampai 98,3 persen pada laju alir 0,2 L/menit, 0,5 L/menit, 0,8 L/menit; tinggi unggun 50 cm dan 75 cm dengan media isian tanah, kompos dan pupuk kandang. Factor pembatas yang menentuakan penghilangan CO dari gas buang dengan unggun tanah adalah adsorpsi CO pada partikel tanah yang lebih lambat disbanding factor oksidasi CO menjadi CO2 secara mikrobiologis.Kata kunci : penghilangan CO, unggun tetap tanah, gas buang
Kinetika Esterifikasi Metal Asetat Dalam Kolom Isian Distilasi-Reaksi
Authors: Ahmad Balia , Mariana Mariana , Satria Jonni , Suhadi Annur
Published: June 2017

Suatu studi tentang kinetika esterifikasi metal asetat pada kolom isian distilasi reaksi diarahkan untuk menentukan konstanta keseimbangan dan koefisien perpindahan massa. Percobaan dilaksanakan pada temperature 50- 60 0C dan tekanan atmosfir. Sebagai hasil didapatkan bahwa peristiwa difusi dikontrol oleh reaksi kimia antara methanol dan asam asetat. Reaksi yang terjadi adalah reaksi reversibel yang eksotermis dengan nilai Ho = -3,1535 kkal/mol dan Go = -0,8330 kkal/mol. Energi aktivasi (Ea) didapatkan sebesar 11,94 kkal/mol, koefisien perpindahan massa (kl) berkisar pada 0,00822 – 0,014365 l/mol.jam, dan konstanta keseimbangan (K) sebesar 3,843-3,313 kkal/mol. Karena reaksi yang terjadi adalah eksotermis, dimana panas reaksi dapat langsung digunakan untuk menjalankan proses distilasi, maka metode ini sangat baik diterapkan dalam usaha penghematan energy.Kata kunci: kinetika, esterifikasi, metal asetat, distilasi-reaksi
Control System Strategy Of The Saponification Process Between Ethyl Acetate And Sodium Hydroxide
Authors: Djaeni M. , Suherman Suherman , Jalasanti K. , Mukti R. R.
Published: June 2017

The research looks into the performance of Proportional (P), Proportional Integral (PI), and Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller to maintain soap concentration. To facilitate the study, the mathematical model of saponification process is derived using information cited from literature. Then the model is validated using experimental data. Based on model, the control system using Proportional (P), Proportional Integral (PI) and Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) are designed. In this case, the constant of each controller is tuned using Ziegler Nichols method. The result showed that the PID controller with Integral Square Error (ISE) of 5,77936 E-08 isthe strongest for disturbance rejection among the others. The performance of PID controlleris also good for set point tracking with ISE of 1.28227 E-05.Key words : control, mathematical model, simulation, saponification
Perbaikan Proses dan Peningkatan Kualitas Produk Elektroplanting
Authors: Purwanto Purwanto , Budiyono Budiyono , Widayat Widayat , Susanto H.
Published: June 2017

Aplikasi teknologi yang dilaksanakan pada industri kecil elektroplanting bertujan untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas produk industri elektroplanting melalui perbaikan pada sistem proses dan minimalisasi buangan industri. Kegiatan yang dilakukan  meliputi monitoring, pelatihan dan konsultasi, dan perbaikan proses dan teknologi    pada industri mitra binaan. Pelatihan dan konsultasi di tempat kerja mampu meningkatkan kemampuan dasar elektroplanting pada pihak industri, pengetahuan mengenai teknologi, dan produksi bersih dalam menurunkan buangan plating dan pemecahan permasalahan yang dihadapi pada proses elektroplanting. Perbaikan proses dilakukan pada sistem proses planting, tembaga, nikel, dan kuningan. Pada perbaikan proses kuningan dilakukan dengan mengganti bahan baku jadi bahan baku yang dibuat sendiri sehingga diperoleh penurunan biaya produksi berkisar 20 sampai 30%. Dengan optimalisasi kondisi operasi dan modifikasi sistem peralatan proses diperoleh kualitas produk yang sama dengan sama dengan bahan baku jadi yang diperoleh dari pemasok. Limbah plating digunakan kembali sebagai pewarna pelangi pada pelapisan seng. Pemanfaatan limbah plating ini mempunyai keuntungan ganda, yaitu tidak diperlukannya biaya pengolahan limbah yang selama ini menjadi keluhan industri dan penurunan biaya pembelian bahan baku pewarnaan plating seng. Dengan pemanfaatan limbah plating sebagai pewarna logam dapat dihemat biaya bahan pewarna sampai dengan 50%.Kata kunci : elektroplating
Experimental And Mathematical Modeling Studies Of Liquid-Liquid Membrane Contactor
Authors: Susanto H. , Wenten I. G.
Published: June 2017

Experimental and modeling studies of the effect of tempetarature on liquid-liquid membrane contactor (LLMC) have been done. The experiments were conducted by varying temperature of 25 up to 80 0C, cross flow velocity from 0.02 to 0.05 m/s and feed concentration of 0, 5000 and 30,000 mg/l. In these experiments microporous hydrophobic hollow fiber polypropylene membrane with 0.2 μm was used as a contacting device. The modeling has been done by compiling mathematic equation of mass and  heat transfers in liquid-liquid membrane contactor. Both the experimental and modeling result show, the increase in feed temperature increase  the flux of pure water exponentially, whereas the flux decrease with increasing the permeate temperature. The feed temperature increase at higher temperature result in hogher flux increase. The concentration of pure water result in the range of 1.8 to 5.6 mg/l depending on feed concentration.Keywords : membrane contactor, modeling
Recycling Of Peneapple Waste Using Lactobacillus Delbroeckii to Lactic Acid
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah , Mat H. B.
Published: June 2017

The liquid pineapple waste contain mainly sucrose, glucose, fructose, and other nutrients. It therefore can potentiall be used as carbon source for organic acid fermentation. Recently, lactic acid has been considered to be an important raw material for production of biodegradadable lactace polymer. The experiments weree carried out in shake flash fermentation using lactobacillus delbroeckii. Effect of some parameters such as temperature, initial Ph, initial substrate concentration, yeast extract concentration and fermentation time to the yield have been studied. The highest yield was 85.65% achieved at 40 0C, PH 6.00, 52.2 g/l sugar concentration with 5 g/l yeast extract. There was no significant increasing in lactic acid production was observed if supplementation of yeast extract above 10%.Keyword : lactic acid fermentation, liquid pineapple waste, lactobacillus delbrueckii
Pengaruh Metoda Preparasi Terhadap Aktivitas Katalis Nikel Dengan Penyangga Titania
Authors: Sondari D
Published: June 2017

Preparasi katalis logam aktif nikel dengan bahan penyangga titania dapat dilakukan menggunakan metode impregnasi, sol-gel dan ko-presipitasi dengan kandungan logamaktif 20; 22,5 dan 25% berat. Dari hasil uji aktivitas katalis menggunakan reaktor skala 20 ml menunjukkan bahwa metode  sol-gel memberikan aktivitas yang paling maksimal dengan terjadinya penurunan bilangan iodium dari 60,98 menjadi 41,31 dan luas permukaan spesifik maksimal 18,65 gr/m2 pada konsentrasi 22,5%. Dari analisa pola difraksi sinar-X pada metoda sol-gel, tampak adanya oksida logam nikel pada 2Ө = 43,27 yang intensitasnya paling rendah disbanding dua metoda lain, impregnasi  dank ko-presipitasi. Puncak logam nikel teridentifikasi pada 2Ө = 44,50 menunjukkan adanya logam aktif nikel Ni (100) walaupun intensitasnya masih rendah, telah menyebabkan luas permukaan spesifik katalis pada metoda sol-gel lebih besar daripada metoda impregnasi dank o-presipitasi. Kata kunci : katalis, penyangga, impregnasi, sol-gel, ko-presipitasi, metoda, altivitas
NGOs and Development Reconsidered
Authors: Ranis Gustav , Xiong Shirley , Singer Olivia
Published: June 2017

The remarkable rise in the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s has led to the need for a sober reassessment of their role in development. By the late 1990s, the NGOs’ earlier celebration as the “magic bullet” for achieving development objectives was replaced by a number of questions concerning their legitimacy, accountability and transparency, and ultimately their ability to effectively reduce poverty in developing countries. The present paper readdresses this set of questions and attempts to provide some answers based on studies conducted over the past ten years. In this context, we found that marginal improvements in the NGO impact at the country program level can be recorded. Other issues, however, remain unresolved. Finally, we offer a number of suggestions enabling these institutions to act more effectively as contributors to development. Overall, our findings suggest the need to take off our rose-colored glasses and adopt a more realistic view.
International Law and Human Rights: Diverging and Converging Histories
Authors: Quataert Jean H.
Published: June 2017

This article explores ways to think about the historical intersections of international law and human rights visions and principles in a global context. It catalogues an intertwining of new historiographies, notably the recent convergence of research interests of historians and international lawyers that draws attention to non-linear analyses; the role of social movements in understanding developments in the law; and the importance of historical contexts for interpretation. It sketches one promising analytical framework to assess the dynamic interconnections of international law and human rights from the mid-nineteenth century through the formal creation of the human rights system under U.N. auspices between 1945 and 1949. It concludes with a case study of gender tensions in more recent human rights global politics to provide historically-specific examples of the new possibilities of bringing historical interpretations to the study of international law and human rights.
Decision-Makers in the Dock: How Trials, Human Rights Advocacy and International Law are Shaping the Justice Norm
Authors: Booth Walling Carrie
Published: June 2017

The mid-1980s marks the start of what has become a rapid shift towards new norms and practices of providing more accountability for human rights violations through the use of trials. This dramatic increase in human rights prosecutions is the direct result of the activism of the human rights movement. The increase in trials in turn has aided the development of international criminal law and has promoted the formal institutionalization of new accountability standards for international organizations. This article traces the emergence and diffusion of the justice norm. Then using two sets of case studies it examines how international law and human rights activism have interacted to create new opportunities for domestic prosecution in Argentina and the process through which the United Nations came to adopt formal standards on prosecutions and amnesties
Model-Driven Approach and Library of Reusable Source Code for Automation of IT Operations
Authors: Bartusevičs Artūrs , Lesovskis Andrejs , Ponomarenko Viktorija
Published: June 2017

Large software development projects with high levels of agility require several IT operations: software configuration management, bug tracking management, making software builds and deployments. Due to high agility in projects, the starting phases are very chaotic and sometimes in a few days customer is willing to get the first release of software. It means that all IT operations should be automated as soon as possible. The study presents a model-driven approach for automation of IT operations through the reuse of the existing source code. In addition, it presents a method for the development of library of reusable source code. The paper contains a brief description of the model-driven approach, library of source code and meta-models developed for a new methodology. The paper ends with the results of the practical experiments and conclusions on how this approach could be improved in the future.
A Survey on Challenges of Semantics Application in the Internet of Things Domain
Authors: Harlamova Marina , Kirikova Mārīte , Sandkuhl Kurt
Published: June 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT), a global Internet-based system of computing devices and machines, is one of the most significant trends in the information technology area. An accepted unified communication approach would be a prerequisite for its mass adoption. Semantic technologies (Semantic Web) have been advocated as enablers of unified communication. However, while there are particular advancements in research on application of Semantic Web in the IoT domain, the dynamic and complex nature of the IoT often requires case specific solutions hard to be applied widely. In the present survey, the semantic technology challenges in the IoT domain are amalgamated to provide background for further studies in the use of semantic technologies in the IoT.
Security Evaluation of Wireless Network Access Points
Authors: Kalniņš Rūdolfs , Puriņš Jānis , Alksnis Gundars
Published: June 2017

The paper focuses on the real-world usage of IEEE 802.11 wireless network encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. A brief history on the development of encryption methods and WPS is given. Wireless scanning of 802.11 networks in a capital city has been performed, and the results of it have been analysed. To ascertain the knowledge about the security of wireless networks of the average user, an online survey has been conducted. To test the security of encryption methods and WPS function, practical attacks against private test wireless networks have been made. The authors conclude that the safest way to set up 802.11 network with a pre-shared key is to use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption without support for WPS function. Statistics in Riga shows that networks are often configured otherwise and thus vulnerable to attacks. Survey results prove that respondents are not well informed regarding the security of wireless networks.
On Necessity of Semantic Analysis when Evaluating Concept Maps
Authors: Strautmane Maija
Published: June 2017

Modern technologies have changed the landscape of teaching and learning in many ways, including introduction of computational support for knowledge assessment. Concept maps (CMs) can be used to externalise student’s internal knowledge structure in a form suitable for computer-aided assessment. Current CM-based knowledge assessment systems do not analyse semantics of CM elements. The paper represents a study designed to find out how big is the portion of a CM that is left unevaluated in default of semantic analysis.
Speeding-up the Fitting of the Model Defining the Ribs-bounded Contour
Authors: Bilinskas Mykolas J. , Dzemyda Gintautas , Sabaliauskas Martynas
Published: June 2017

The method for analysing transversal plane images from computer tomography scans is considered in the paper. This method allows not only approximating ribs-bounded contour but also evaluating patient rotation around the vertical axis during a scan. In this method, a mathematical model describing the ribs-bounded contour was created and the problem of approximation has been solved by finding the optimal parameters of the mathematical model using least-squares-type objective function. The local search has been per-formed using local descent by quasi-Newton methods. The benefits of analytical derivatives of the function are disclosed in the paper.
Several Ideas on Integration of SCRUM Practices within Microsoft Solutions Framework
Authors: Alavandhar Jai Vigneshwar , Ņikiforova Oksana
Published: June 2017

In order to develop and deliver a software project successfully, any software development organisation has to follow a well-known and recognised software engineering process for successful delivery and maintenance of the software. However, when the organisation is willing to follow a new software development process, the success rate of adopting a new software engineering process is a question mark. In the paper, we aim at studying and comparing two software engineering processes, which are based on different paradigms or models, and proposing a hybrid methodology, which integrates advantages of both compared methods. They are Microsoft Solutions Framework as a representative for an iterative methodology and SCRUM for agile software development. The comparative analysis will help a software development company to make the transition easier from Microsoft Solutions Framework to SCRUM or vice versa.
Cation-containing lipid membranes – experiment and md simulations
Authors: Kučerka N. , Dushanov E. , Kholmurodov Kt. , Katsaras J. , Uhríková D.
Published: June 2017

Using small angle neutron diffraction and molecular dynamics simulations we studied the interactions between calcium (Ca2+) or zinc (Zn2+) cations, and oriented gel phase dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) bilayers. For both cations studied at ~1:7 divalent metal ion to lipid molar ratio (Me2+:DPPC), bilayer thickness increased. Simulation results helped reveal subtle differences in the effects of the two cations on gel phase membranes.
Analysis of eating behaviors and eating habits, body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio in association with spirometry results of young adults
Authors: Dzięciołowska-Baran Edyta , Mularczyk Maciej , Gawlikowska-Sroka Aleksandra , Michnik Kinga , Rębacz-Maron Ewa
Published: June 2017

Behavior and eating habits stands as an important factor in terms of maintaining a good health condition in every age group. This involves optimal digestion, maintaining proper metabolism of the entire organism and thus maintaining proper body weight. It is especially important for students, as the increased mental activity results in increased energy expenditure. The state of body weight can affect the respiratory efficiency measured in spirometry. The aim of the study was to assessthe relation between behavior and eating habits, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and results from spirometry tests among young adults.

The study sample included 185 students from the University of Szczecin (mean age 21.2±1.3). Using a questionnaire prepared for the study, information on the eating plan of students for three consecutive days was collected. Dietary analysis was concerned with: eating in stressful situations, dieting, regularity of main meals, eating between main meals. Afterwards spirometry examination was performed along with a detailed measurement of body weight and height, waist and hip circumferences in order to calculate BMI and WHR index of each respondent. The data obtained was processed statistically. Significant correlations between FVC and “dieting” (Spearman’s rs=0.3) were recorded in the group of women. However, the association of other behavior and eating habits with spirometry parameters did reveal null results in both males and females.

Correct behaviors and eating habits at a young age affect spirometry parameters to a negligible extent. The absence of direct health related effects of bad consumption habits at a young age makes it all the more important to raise the awareness of students, that their current decisions will have an apparent effect in the future, maybe only after a few years.
Fekete-Szegö inequalities associated with k
th root transformation based on quasi-subordination
Authors: Magesh Nanjundan , Yamini Jagadeesan
Published: June 2017

Recently, Haji Mohd and Darus [1] revived the study of coefficient problems for univalent functions associated with quasi-subordination. Inspired largely by this article, we provide coefficient estimates with k-th root transform for certain subclasses of 𝒮 defined by quasi-subordination.
Changes in lake area as a consequence of plant overgrowth in the South Baltic Lakelands (Northern Poland)
Authors: Skowron Rajmund , Jaworski Tomasz
Published: June 2017

The authors carried out the analysis of changes in the plant overgrowth of the lakes based on cartographic materials. Among 6 793 lakes with the area exceeding 1 ha located in the lakelands of Northern Poland, 893 lakes were selected for the analysis. The lakes were selected on the grounds of the existing bathymetric plans and information on their overgrowth and depth relations. Over the last 50 years lake area declined by 1.9% (from 140 975.0 ha do 138 273.7 ha) and so did the lake area covered with emergent plants, i.e. by 0.27% (from 11 219.0 ha down to 10 637.2 ha). Emergent plants cover on average 7.69% of the lake area. In the case of the lakes of smaller areas (below 80 ha) or medium areas (80÷200 ha) the extent of plant overgrowth was 14.3 and 9.6% respectively. The article presents two indicators which determine plant overgrowth of the lakes. These are the coefficient of overgrowing the lakes (%) and the coefficient of overgrowing the shoreline (ha·km-1). These coefficients make it possible to study the extent of lake overgrowing in the South Baltic Lakeland, regardless the direction of these changes.
Application of multivariate statistical methods in the assessment of mountain organic soil transformation in the central Sudetes
Authors: Zawieja Bogna , Glina Bartłomiej
Published: June 2017

In studies of organic soil degradation and transformation, alongside the conventional methods used in soil science, an increase in the importance of advanced statistical methods can be observed. In this study some multivariate statistical methods were applied in an investigation of organic soil transformation in the central Sudetes. Andrews curves, linear and kernel discriminant variable analysis and cluster analysis were used. The similarities among peatland soils and their layers were determined. It can be stated that the application of statistical methods in soil science research related to organic soil transformation is a valuable tool. The use of various statistical methods (such as Andrews curves, linear and kernel discriminant variables and cluster analysis) can with high probability confirm earlier laboratory or field observations. This is particularly justified in the case of organic soils derived from varied geobotanical peat materials, different types of peatlands and water supply types, which impact the primary properties of the soil.
Impact of cereal diseases on the qualitative traits of spring barley breeding lines
Authors: Zawieja Bogna , Bakinowska Ewa , Bichoński Andrzej , Pilarczyk Wiesław
Published: June 2017

The differences between individual breeding lines of spring barley and a control variety were tested in terms of several measured (continuous) and qualitative traits. The impact of the qualitative traits (diseases) on the quantitative traits, especially yield, was assessed on the basis of the significance of differences for both qualitative traits and yield. Depending on the type of trait, either a logistic model or analysis of variance was used as a statistical tool. The statistically significant differences between some breeding lines and the control variety were shown. It was observed that in fodder barley both infection by mildew and lodging influenced yield. The results of analyses obtained in the so-called pre-preliminary trials and preliminary trials were different. This fact confirmed the necessity of repeating trials over several years.
Target language use by teachers co-teaching tomorrow's teachers of Chinese
Authors: Medwell Jane , Richardson Katherine , Li Li
Published: June 2017

This paper reports an exploratory study of a Native Speaker Teacher (NST) of Mandarin Chinese and a Primary Languages Teacher (PLT) teaching Chinese to English pre-service primary school teachers, and is particularly focused on the use of target language (TL) by these two co-teachers.

Although some studies of TL use have compared the use of target language by native and non-native speakers teaching individually, there are no studies which examine target language use in a native and non-native co-teaching situation, or relate this to the background experience of the teachers. The data collected in this study included observations of planning meetings between both teachers, observations of the teaching of the program, and interviews with both teachers.

This paper focuses upon the use of target language by the Chinese Native speaker teacher (NST) and the English Primary Languages Teacher (PLT) and the ways in which this changed and developed across the teaching sessions, as well as the relationship between their TL use, background and beliefs about language teaching in the program. Findings of this study show that, even in a co-teaching situation, target language use by the native speaker teacher and the primary languages teacher differed substantially in terms of their practices of and their beliefs about use of target language, and both were influenced by their own cultures of learning. The results also suggest that working together changed the teaching behavior of both teachers and enabled them to reflect critically on their prior assumptions.
来华留学生汉语学习动机变化成因分析——基于作文文本的定性分析
Authors: 丁 安琪
Published: June 2017

提要

在来华学习汉语的过程中，留学生汉语学习动机会产生或增强或消减的变化。造成动机变化的成因非常复杂。本文在对181篇留学生作文进行文本分析的基础上，将其汉语学习动机变化成因归纳为9类：教师因素、教材因素、同学因素、自信心、社会文化认同、汉语学习态度、汉语语言因素、课堂教学因素以及应对困难的措施等。这些因素既能引起动机的增强，也能引起动机的消减，但他们对动机增强与消减所起的作用并不完全相同，其中社会文化认同因素在动机增强与消减中都是最重要的因素。
A review on corrosion protection with single-layer, multilayer, and composites of graphene
Authors: Gergely András
Published: June 2017

In this review, most of the works are attempted to cover about corrosion protection of metals with molecular-tight atomic thin carbon layers of all sorts of graphene derivatives from the very beginning to the latest theoretical and experimental research findings, so as engineering achievements in the field up to date. Although high and tuneable electrical conductivity of graphene is the main feature exploited in majority of the applications such as catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, low electrical but high chemical resistivity electrodes in batteries, and ultracapacitors, corrosion protection of metals favours the opposite – good physical separation and electrical insulation. Both of the latter ones lead to durable excellent protection, which can only be ensured by special design and implementation. Thus, the milestones of major hardships both on theoretical and practical sides are delineated similarly as utmost developments in circumventing all problems with an aim to ensure timely transfer from the research phase to successful industry utilisations. Relying on numerous works, this paper gives a comprehensive overview in the subjects of preparation, modification, and use of multiple sorts of graphene in the forms of neat, combined layers, and composite coatings on numerous metals. All performance parameters are given in detail. Chronological order of the article serves the purpose to give the reader a clear picture and an important clue on viability of strategies in the aspects of environmental friendliness, attainable maximum durability, and performance of corrosion protection with graphene films, as well as further advancements in the field expected to occur in the near future.
Prediction of Pressure Drop in Venturi Scrubbers by Multi-Gene Genetic Programming and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System
Authors: Esmaeili Hadi , Mohebbi Ali
Published: June 2017

Studying the pressure drop in venturi scrubbers had been the subject of many types of researches due to its importance for removing pollutants from polluted gas. In this study, two new approaches based on Multi-Gene Genetic Programming (MGGP) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) were used to predict the pressure drop in venturi scrubbers. The main parameters studied were the throat gas velocity of venturi scrubbers (Vgth), the liquid to gas flow rate ratio (L/G), and the axial distance of the venturi scrubbers (z) as the inputs to the network, while the pressure drop was as the output. One set of experimental data, which was gathered from five different venturi scrubbers including a circular and an adjustable prismatic venturi scrubber with a wetted wall irrigation, a rectangular venturi scrubber and two ejector venturi scrubbers with different throat diameters were applied for this study. The results of ANFIS and MGGP were compared with experimental data and those values from Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) from our previous work. In this work, the coefficient of the determination (i. e. R2 value) was used to show the prediction ability of these new approaches. Results showed that MGGP and ANFIS can accurately predict the pressure drop in venturi scrubbers with R2 values of 0.9972 and 0.9734, respectively. The results also showed that MGGP has more precision than ANFIS and ANNs. Therefore, based on MGGP, two correlations were generated for two clusters of data. The comparison results between one of these correlations (i. e. correlation 1 with R2 value equal to 0.9937) and other models showed that our correlation has a very good precision and can predict the pressure drop in a more agreement with the experimental data.