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Monitorowanie Rezystancji Kadłuba Wojskowego Statku Powietrznego
Authors: Gębura Andrzej , Mach-Cygankiewicz Aurelia
Published: December 2016

Streszczenie

W artykule opisano pomiary rezystancji kadłuba statku powietrznego, prowadzone w celu poszukiwania skorodowanych miejsc w strukturze połączeń mechanicznych kadłuba. Przedstawiono rozważania dotyczące błędów pomiarowych pojedynczych połączeń par elementów mechanicznych płatowca oraz całej struktury takich połączeń rzeczywistego statku powietrznego. Zaproponowano metodę superpozycji do lokalizowania par połączeń mechanicznych o zwiększonej rezystancji elektrycznej. Jednocześnie w celu prognozowania czasu eksploatacji wybranych (najbardziej zagrożonych) par połączeń mechanicznych kadłuba zaproponowano przeprowadzenie (w warunkach laboratoryjnych) procesu przyśpieszonego starzenia i przeliczenie wyników metodą Arrheniusa na czas rzeczywisty.
Effects of NAO on the climatic water budget at the Polish southern Baltic coast
Authors: Świątek Małgorzata
Published: December 2016

Effects of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) on the Standardized Precipitation-Evaporation Index (SPEI), a metric of the climate-dependent water budget, in the Polish part of the southern Baltic coastal areas were analysed. The analyses were based on monthly NAO index values calculated by P.D. Jones, T. Jonsson, and D. Wheeler for 1951-2010 and on monthly temperatures and sums of precipitation in Szczecin, Ustka, and Elbląg used to calculate SPEI. No strong effects of NAO on the water budget could be demonstrated. Intensified air mass advection from the west was found to slightly reduce SPEI in the Polish coastal zone. In winter (particularly in February), the reduction was caused by the temperature increase during air mass advection from the west, which increases evaporation. In summer (mainly in August), the effect was due to the decreased sum of precipitation, the reduction, however, not being significant. Therefore, NAO effects on the water budget are considered weak and irregular.
Short-term changes in thermal conditions and active layer thickness in the tundra of the Kaffiøyra region, NW Spitsbergen
Authors: Sobota Ireneusz , Dziembowski Michał , Grajewski Tomasz , Weckwerth Piotr , Nowak Marcin , Greń Katarzyna
Published: December 2016

This article describes and discusses the results of observations concerning short-term changes in the thermal conditions and the thickness of the active layer in a test field located in the tundra of the Kaffiøyra (NW Spitsbergen) during the summer season of 2015. One of the objectives was to find a correlation between the dynamic of the changes and the local topography. In recent years, thawing of the active layer in the Kaffiøyra region has been considerably varied in individual summer seasons. The test field area was 100 square meters, comprised 36 measurement points and was situated at approximately 3 m a.s.l. in the tundra. The measurements of the thickness and temperature of the active layer were carried out in July, August and early September of 2015. The greatest thickness of the active layer in the tundra was found near the moraine, in the area with the sharpest slope (156 cm to 212 cm). Ground temperatures were observed to follow the prevailing weather conditions with a delay, which amounted to about 24 h at a depth of 25 cm, and as much as 48 h at a depth of 75 cm. A greater thickness of the active layer was found in the western part of the test field, in the vicinity of a tidal channel, and in the eastern part of the field, bordering on the foot of the Aavatsmarkbreen’s moraine. A considerable sloping of the land, combined with increased surface runoff and infiltration at the time of precipitation, makes the water penetrating into the active layer increase its temperature. This demonstrates that the local land forms (tidal channels and terminal moraines) have a substantial influence on the extent and rate of changes which occur in the active layer.
Evidence of a homestead from the Late Bronze Age at the Ruda site (Northern Poland) based on archaeopedological studies
Authors: Markiewicz Maciej , Rembisz-Lubiejewska Anna
Published: December 2016

Based on archaeological data and pedological analysis, an attempt was made to reconstruct the functional pattern of a farmstead from the Late Bronze Age at the Ruda site (Northern Poland). Late Bronze Age human activity in the area and immediate vicinity of the homestead led to changes in the chemical properties of the soils. Different values of phosphorus and organic carbon content in the features and cultural layers may help interpretation of the past spatial development and use of the studied households. The areas with the highest concentration are linked with places of intense economic activity, and the small increase in the phosphorus content in the soil from the homestead may suggest a relatively short exploitation of this place, which would correspond with the small number of artefacts from that area. Features similar to the presented Late Bronze Age homestead have not been recorded before in the Polish territory. Analogous spatial assumptions are known from the Carpathian Highlands as well as from the north (German and Scandinavian territories).
Autonomous Path Planning Scheme Research for Mobile Robot
Authors: Cai Jianxian , Ruan Xiaogang , Li Pengxuan
Published: December 2016

An autonomous path-planning strategy based on Skinner operant conditioning principle and reinforcement learning principle is developed in this paper. The core strategies are the use of tendency cell and cognitive learning cell, which simulate bionic orientation and asymptotic learning ability. Cognitive learning cell is designed on the base of Boltzmann machine and improved Q-Learning algorithm, which executes operant action learning function to approximate the operative part of robot system. The tendency cell adjusts network weights by the use of information entropy to evaluate the function of operate action. The results of the simulation experiment in mobile robot showed that the designed autonomous path-planning strategy lets the robot realize autonomous navigation path planning. The robot learns to select autonomously according to the bionic orientate action and have fast convergence rate and higher adaptability.
The potential of global solar radiation in the Silesia region as a renewable source of energy
Authors: Waniek Katarzyna
Published: December 2016

Historically, Silesia has been at the centre of the Polish coal industry for many years and thus has experienced poorer air quality compared to other voivodeships. However, in recent years strong economic transformation in the area has led to a considerable reduction in coal production. This study aimed to assess the variability of global solar radiation at selected stations within the Silesian voivodeship, in order to re-evaluate the resources of renewable solar energy during the period 1994–2013. The theoretical potential of solar radiation was calculated based on a three-dimensional terrain model. The data on global solar radiation from 13 stations within the Silesia region, covering the period 1994–2013, were obtained from the Regional Inspectorate of Environmental Protection in Katowice. The most favourable conditions for the use of solar energy were found at the cities Sosnowiec and Cieszyn. The largest increase in global radiation over the research period was observed in Zabrze. The average annual global radiation ranged between 600–1300 kWh·m−2. Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for selected districts of the Silesia region were used to calculate the theoretical potential of global solar radiation. The highest theoretical potential of global radiation was found in the district of Cieszyn, located at the highest altitude.
Landscape effects of conflicts in space management. A historical approach based on the Silesian and Żywiec Beskids (West Carpathians, Poland)
Authors: Sobala Michał
Published: December 2016

A land use regime undergoes much change over time depending on the growth in the importance of various interest groups. Spatial conflicts repeatedly accompany this growth. The aim of the article is to determine the relationship between spatial conflicts and landscape changes. On the basis of the Silesian and Żywiec Beskid mountain ranges, it has been proven that conflicts arising between mountain grazing, agriculture, forest management, contemporary building and tourism development have significant impacts on the landscape. To this end, archive and contemporary cartographic materials, historical scientific works and archive photographs were used. The conflicts between mountain grazing and other types of human activity in the study area were analysed. Subsequently, their influence on the landscape was determined. As a result of the study, the primary sources of conflicts were indicated and correlated with historical periods and the predominant landscape use regime. The imprints of historical space conflicts and the rivalry for land use between different entities for their own purposes are still visible in the landscape. The historical conflicts have arisen between entities seeking ways to use different environmental resources occurring in the same area. Contemporary conflicts arise between entities seeking ways to use environmental resources (tourism) and between entities conscious of the hazards of the landscape sustainability resulting from the utilization of environmental resources (nature conservation services). Both historical and contemporary conflicts usually have a violent course resulting from the lack, or deficiency of, legislation concerning land management.
A One Year Investigation of Self-Compacting Concrete With Recycled Asphalt Pavement
Authors: Ibrahim A. , Mahmoud E. , El-Chabib H. , Chowdary Patibandla V.
Published: December 2016

This paper investigated the behavior of self-compacting concrete mixtures produced from high volume of supplementary cementitious materials incorporated with moderate and high percentages of recycled asphalt pavement as a partial replacement of coarse aggregate (CA). The mechanical properties and unrestrained shrinkage of 12 self-compacting concrete mixes through one-year timeframe are investigated. All mixes were proportioned to accomplish self-compacting concrete characteristics with constant water to cementitious materials ratio of 0.37. Three groups of mixtures were investigated while all groups consist of a control mixture without any cement replacement and three other mixtures made with various percentages of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag. Mixtures in group I were made with 100 % natural coarse aggregate, whereas those in groups II and III, the coarse aggregates were partially replaced by 25 and 50 % recycled asphalt pavement, respectively. The fresh properties, the compressive and tensile strengths, and the unrestrained (free) shrinkage of all mixtures were investigated up to 365 days. The compressive strength was measured at 3, 14, 28, and 365 days, whereas the free shrinkage was periodically measured up to one year. Results show that self-compacting concrete (SCC) can be developed with up to 70 % of cement replaced by supplementary cementitious materials and up to 25 % of coarse aggregate replaced by recycled asphalt pavement, whereas up to the 25 % replacement, the proposed mixtures showed very comparable results to the conventional SCC mixtures. A linear regression analysis was also conducted to correlate the studied compressive strength to the mixture's ingredients and showed strong agreement with the experimental results.
Improvement of Bending Fatigue Test for Asphalt Surfacing on Orthotropic Steel Bridge Deck
Authors: Zhao Y. , Jiang L. , Zhou L.
Published: December 2016

In order to evaluate the fatigue performance for orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSBD) surfacing more scientifically and reasonably, one improved fatigue bending test for OSBD surfacing was developed based on the French “Laboratoire des Ponts et Chaussées” (LCPC) test. Besides, a better specimen preparation method was proposed based on the rolling compaction method. The loading force during testing was determined by building a three-dimensional finite element model of the entire bridge. In addition, a submodel technique was applied to enhance calculation accuracy. In order to verify the validation of this improved test, two types of deck surfacing mixtures: epoxy asphalt concrete (EAC) and high-strength asphalt concrete (HSAC) were tested, and the fatigue process of these two mixtures was recorded. During the fatigue test procedures, EAC surfacing can endure over 8 × 106 loading cycles and the fatigue life of HSAC surfacing was between 2 and 3 × 106 loading cycles. The EAC cracking process demonstrated brittle failure, while HSAC demonstrated ductile failure. These results reflected that the surfacing specimen fatigue performances during the laboratory test coincide with the practical OSBDs surfacing performance on an actual bridge. The improved bending fatigue test proved to be an effective way to reflect the OSBD surfacing mechanical response.
The Influence of Aggregate Lithological Nature on Pavement Texture Polishing: A Comparative Investigation on a Test Site in Southern Italy
Authors: Iuele T. , Vaiana R. , Gallelli V. , De Masi F.
Published: December 2016

Pavement surface performance plays a key role in tyre-road interaction phenomena and greatly affects road safety, vehicle's operational costs, and environmental sustainability. Surface texture and friction change over time with the action of the repeated passage of vehicle tires, especially those of heavy vehicles (long-term variations). Other factors related to asphalt mix composition, primarily the aggregates and their mineralogical composition, the binder and their combination, have a great effect on micro and macrotexture evolution. In particular, the extent to which a surface will polish depends on both the level of traffic and the ability of the aggregate to resist polishing. Moreover, an aggregate may provide different levels of skid resistance depending on where it is used because the polishing effect is also influenced by other stresses such as braking and cornering forces. In light of the above, this paper focused on a 4-year monitoring of a test site (both straight and curve sections) with four different dense graded friction courses designed and produced with aggregates of different petrographic nature: limestone, basalt, and expanded clay. Several devices and test methods (Skid Tester, Sand Patch Test, Laser Profilometer) were used in order to investigate skid resistance and macro-texture progression. Results showed that: (i) mixes have a different microtexture deterioration behavior in relation to aggregate type, especially during the pavement early life, confirming how limestone does not perform as well as basalt or expanded clay under traffic actions; (ii) macrotexture evolution trend is characterized by a consistent decrease after 4 years; the maximum value of macrotexture was registered 13 months after opening to traffic (when the migrated bitumen is completely removed by traffic). Results highlighted practical applications and perspectives for both practitioners and researchers.
Factors Affecting Direct Tension Pull-Off Test Results of Materials Bonded to Concrete
Authors: Harries K. A. , Sweriduk M. E.
Published: December 2016

The direct tension pull-off test (ASTM D7522/D7522M-15, ASTM D4541-09e1, ASTM C1583/C1583M-13 and others) is the only practical, in situ test to assess bond strength of materials bonded to a concrete substrate relatively. Although the method is prescribed, there are a number of variations anecdotally seen in practice which may affect the uniform interpretation of the test method results. In particular, it was hypothesized that both shear and normal stresses introduced by the drilling process damage the sample affecting results disproportionately with the depth of cut. This study systematically investigated this hypothesis with the aim of providing improved guidance associated with depth, and indeed method, of core drilling. Preformed, hand-drilled, and core-drilled specimens were tested, and the results were compared. Additionally, a system for applying a controlled torsional moment to the specimens was used to quantitatively investigate the effect of such force being applied during the specimen preparation. This study also investigated the effect of using square cuts. Hand-drilled and core-drilled specimens were observed to have reduced pull-off capacity—exhibiting a reduction of 0.03 MPa/mm depth and 0.04 MPa/mm depth, respectively—with increased core depth, although this was not attributed to the torsion that may be present during the drilling process. Square specimens exhibited marginally lower capacity than comparable round specimens and a similar increased reduction in capacity of 0.05 MPa/mm depth of cut. Finally, a discussion of the implications and interpretation of pull-off test results is presented.
Electro-Osmotic Chemical Treatment for Marine Clayey Soils: A Laboratory Experiment and A Field Study
Authors: Zhang L. , Wang N. W. , Jing L. P. , Fang C. , Shan Z. D. , Li Y. Q.
Published: December 2016

An electro-osmotic chemical treatment (ECT) method for marine clayey soils was investigated in this study using self-designed laboratory equipment. According to related studies, electrolytes are an important factor for improving the bearing capacity of marine clayey soils. This study focused on improving the mechanical properties of marine clayey soils by using ECT and analyzed the effects of using a salt electrolyte solution on soil strength. The design of the ECT procedure was also investigated in this study. In addition, this study considered various practical issues, including the current, voltage, and bearing capacity of soils before and after testing. The laboratory testing results demonstrated that the ECT technique is an effective method for improving marine clayey soils and that the concentration of the salt solution obviously influences improvements of soil strength. Furthermore, based on laboratory results, a field study was performed in the Dong-gang Business District, Dalian City. The results from the field study were compared with those from the laboratory, and the feasibility of using ECT for marine clayey soils was further analyzed. An empirical formula for the strengthened zone was also developed for strengthening marine clayey soils to meet construction requirements. This study provides some references and suggestions for the practical application of the ECT technique for marine clayey soils.
A Nano-Scale Approach to Study the Healing Phenomenon in Warm Mix Asphalt
Authors: Nazzal Munir D. , AbuQtaish Lana , Kaya Savas , Abbas Ala , Powers David
Published: December 2016

During the past decade, new technologies such as warm mix asphalt (WMA) technology have been used to help in reducing the carbon footprint of asphalt pavements. However, there are still unanswered questions and concerns regarding the long-term performance of asphalt material produced using these technologies. One of these questions is the influence of using these technologies on the healing behavior of asphalt binders, which might have a significant impact on their performance. In this paper, a nano-scale approach that uses atomic force microscopy (AFM) was developed and employed to evaluate the effect of different WMA technologies on the healing characteristics of commonly used asphalt binders, namely, PG 64-22, and PG 70-22M. The considered WMA technologies included: Advera®, Evotherm® M1, Sasobit®, and foamed WMA. The results of this paper indicated that Advera®, Evotherm® M1, and foamed WMA technologies improved the micro-crack closure rate in the considered asphalt binders. Furthermore, only the Sasobit significantly decreased the cohesive bonding energy in the asphalt binders, which may suggest that it may adversely affect their intrinsic healing. The other WMA technologies improved the hydroxyl cohesive bonding energy with an asphalt binder but did not significantly influence the carboxyl cohesive bonding energy.
Total Electron Content Anomalies Before Mw 6.0+ Earthquakes in the Seismic Zone of Southwest China Between 2001 and 2013
Authors: Guo J. , Yu H. , Li W. , Liu X. , Kong Q. , Zhao C.
Published: December 2016

To investigate the coupling relationship between ionospheric variations and great earthquakes in the seismic zone of southwest China, the total electron content (TEC) anomalies before Mw 6.0+ earthquakes in that area between 2001 and 2013 were analyzed to study the precursors of great earthquakes. To analyze the lithosphere-atmosphere-ionosphere effect, TEC estimated by the Center for Orbit Determination in Europe was used to determine anomalies prior to 18 moderate-to-great earthquakes with magnitudes of ≥ 6.0. Spatial and temporal TEC variations in the seismic zone were calculated and examined to study the relationship between the identified TEC anomalies and subsequent earthquakes. The results showed that ionospheric anomalies were observed before 72 % of earthquakes and among those anomalies, positive and negative anomalies accounted for approximately 58 % and 42 % of anomalies, respectively. Most of the ionospheric anomalies could be observed within 1 to 6 days prior to the earthquakes and approximately 82 % of ionospheric anomalies usually occurred between 13:00 and 18:00 in the region's local time. Furthermore, the anomaly amplitudes and occurrence time were proportional to the magnitude of the earthquake but the relationship was not linear. After eliminating the effect of solar activities and geomagnetic storms, some obvious and regular anomalous behavior in TEC could be detected on the 19th day before several earthquakes and the peak of anomaly enhancement coincided with the vertical projection of the epicenter. Our results indicate that these TEC anomalies may be the ionospheric precursors of forthcoming earthquakes in the seismic belt of southwest China.
Experimental Study on the Dynamic Response of PHC Pipe-Piles in Liquefiable Soil
Authors: Huang F. , Qian H. , Zhuang Y. , Fu C.
Published: December 2016

Shaking-table testing of seismic performance and dynamic interaction of prestressed high-strength concrete (PHC) pipe-piles in saturated soils and unsaturated soils was conducted using a series of sine waves, typical earthquake waves, as well as artificial ground motions based on in situ measurements. The presented test results, involving the time history of water pore pressure ratio and the responding displacement related to soil liquefaction, indicated that the natural frequency of soil-pile system decreased because of gradual degradation of soil and pile shift. Moreover, the peak displacement responses of piles in saturated soil were larger than the peak displacements in unsaturated soil. In addition, prestressing in pile was beneficial to the resistance of pile damage or degradation. These experimental results were able to calibrate FE models and to provide a database for seismic design of PHC pipe-piles.
Classification of Seismic Events and Quarry Blasts Using Singular Value Decomposition and Support Vector Machine
Authors: Li X. B. , Shang X. Y. , Peng K.
Published: December 2016

Investigating two types of seismic signals often misclassified in practice, seismic events and quarry blasts, two novel approaches using singular value decomposition (SVD) to extract features of the main wavelet coefficients (WCs) and product function components (PFs) and the support vector machine (SVM) to classify them are proposed. This research collected and preprocessed 200 seismic events and 200 quarry blasts from the Yongshaba mine, China. Discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and local mean decomposition (LMD) were used to decompose the signals into several WCs and PFs, respectively, and the correlation coefficient and variance contribution ratio were used to select the main WCs and PFs. Finally, the singular value features of the selected six WCs and PFs, which can discriminate between seismic events and quarry blasts, were extracted, and the features were input to backpropagation (BP) neural network, Bayes, SVM, and logistic regression (LR) classifiers. The results show that SVD can effectively extract signal features, and that the SVM classifier offers better classification results than the BP neural network, Bayes, and LR classifiers. In addition, the LMD-SVD-SVM-based method is better than the DWT-SVD-SVM-based method in accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity, with values of 96.0 %, 97.0 %, and 95.0 %, and 95.5 %, 97.0 %, and 94.0 %, respectively. Therefore, DWT and LMD based on SVD and SVM techniques provide useful approaches to seismic event and quarry-blast classification.
Laboratory Investigation of a Geosynthetic Reinforced Pavement Under Static and Dynamic Loading
Authors: Kiptoo D. , Aschrafi J. , Kalumba D. , Lehn J. , Moormann C. , Zannoni E.
Published: December 2016

Construction of roads in soft soils is often associated with design and construction difficulties due to their compressibility nature and weak strength. Road pavements in such areas when subjected to traffic loading that are static and dynamic in nature experience a rapid deterioration of the base material and progressive permanent surface deformation. Both reduce serviceability, and subsequently, the design life of the pavement. In this study, reinforcement geosynthetics (geogrids and geotextiles) were used as reinforcement inclusions within a granular base underlying a soft subgrade having a California Bearing Ratio less than 2 % in a 1.0 m3 steel test box. Bench scale plate load tests (static and cyclic) were conducted on a 305mm diameter circular steel plate on the two-layer system using a Universal Compression Machine. Static loading was applied at a rate of 1.2mm/min. Dynamic sinusoidal load was superimposed atop a static hold down force of 4kN. The dynamic load was linearly increased with an incremental load of 4kN for every 8 cycles at a frequency of 0.2 Hz. For the tests, settlement failure of the composite system was considered at a deformation of 75mm as prescribed for unpaved roads. The results showed that there was a significant improvement in bearing capacity and reduction in settlement accruing from geosynthetic inclusion as shown by the bearing capacity ratio (BCR) of 1.21, 1.29, and 1.63 for geogrid, geotextile, and geogrid-geotextile combinations, respectively. Additionally, a settlement reduction factor (SRF) of 18 % for geogrid, 23 % for geotextile, and 31 % for the geogrid-geotextile combination resulted. There was also an improvement in extended pavement life as depicted by the traffic benefit ratio (TBR) greater than 1 for all reinforced base layers. Comparing geotextile and geogrid reinforced pavements, the results showed that geosynthetic tensile strength is not the governing performance indicator.
Regulation of Physical Microglia–Neuron Interactions by Fractalkine Signaling after Status Epilepticus
Authors: Eyo Ukpong B. , Peng Jiyun , Murugan Madhuvika , Mo Mingshu , Lalani Almin , Xie Ping , Xu Pingyi , Margolis David J. , Wu Long-Jun
Published: December 2016

Microglia, the resident immune cells of the brain, perform elaborate surveillance in which they physically interact with neuronal elements. A novel form of microglia–neuron interaction named microglial process convergence (MPC) toward neuronal axons and dendrites has recently been described. However, the molecular regulators and pathological relevance of MPC have not been explored. Here, using high-resolution two-photon imagingin vivoandex vivo, we observed a dramatic increase in MPCs after kainic acid– or pilocarpine-induced experimental seizures that was reconstituted after glutamate treatment in slices from mice. Interestingly, a deficiency of the fractalkine receptor (CX3CR1) decreased MPCs, whereas fractalkine (CX3CL1) treatment increased MPCs, suggesting that fractalkine signaling is a critical regulator of these microglia–neuron interactions. Furthermore, we found that interleukin-1β was necessary and sufficient to trigger CX3CR1-dependent MPCs. Finally, we show that a deficiency in fractalkine signaling corresponds with increased seizure phenotypes. Together, our results identify the neuroglial CX3CL1–CX3CR1 communication axis as a modulator of potentially neuroprotective microglia–neuron physical interactions during conditions of neuronal hyperactivity.
YeastGPCRsignaling reflects the fraction of occupied receptors, not the number
Authors: Bush Alan , Vasen Gustavo , Constantinou Andreas , Dunayevich Paula , Patop Inés Lucía , Blaustein Matías , Colman‐Lerner Alejandro
Published: December 2016

According to receptor theory, the effect of a ligand depends on the amount of agonist–receptor complex. Therefore, changes in receptor abundance should have quantitative effects. However, the response to pheromone inSaccharomyces cerevisiaeis robust (unaltered) to increases or reductions in the abundance of the G‐protein‐coupled receptor (GPCR), Ste2, responding instead to thefractionof occupied receptor. We found experimentally that this robustness originates during G‐protein activation. We developed a complete mathematical model of this step, which suggested the ability to compute fractional occupancy depends on the physical interaction between the inhibitory regulator of G‐protein signaling (RGS), Sst2, and the receptor. Accordingly, replacing Sst2 by the heterologous hsRGS4, incapable of interacting with the receptor, abolished robustness. Conversely, forcing hsRGS4:Ste2 interaction restored robustness. Taken together with other results of our work, we conclude that thisGPCRpathway computes fractional occupancy because ligand‐boundGPCR–RGScomplexes stimulate signaling while unoccupied complexes actively inhibit it. In eukaryotes, manyRGSs bind to specificGPCRs, suggesting these complexes with opposing activities also detect fraction occupancy by a ratiometric measurement. Such complexes operate aspush‐pulldevices, which we have recently described.
Extensions of multilinear mappings to powers of linear spaces
Authors: Vasylyshyn T.V.
Published: December 2016

We consider the question of the possibility to recover a multilinear mapping from the restriction to the diagonal of its extension to a Cartesian power of a space.
The vertex Zagreb indices of some graph operations
Authors: De N.
Published: December 2016

Recently, Tavakoli et al. introduced a new version of Zagreb indices, named as vertex Zagreb indices. In this paper explicit expressions of different graphs operations of vertex Zagreb indices are presented and also as an application, explicit formulas for vertex Zagreb indices of some chemical graphs are obtained.
A multidimensional generalization of the Rutishauser $qd$-algorithm
Authors: Dmytryshyn R.I.
Published: December 2016

In this paper the regular multidimensional $C$-fraction with independent variables, which is a generalization of regular $C$-fraction, is considered. An algorithm of calculation of the coefficients of the regular multidimensional $C$-fraction with independent variables correspondence to a given formal multiple power series is constructed. Necessary and sufficient conditions of the existence of this algorithm are established. The above mentioned algorithm is a multidimensional generalization of the Rutishauser $qd$-algorithm.
Representation of spectra of algebras of block-symmetric analytic functions of bounded type
Authors: Kravtsiv V.V. , Zagorodnyuk A.V.
Published: December 2016

The paper contains a description of symmetric convolution of the algebra of block-symmetric analytic functions of bounded type on $\ell_{1}$-sum of the space $\mathbb{C}^{2}.$ We show that the specrum of such algebra does not coincide of point evaluation functionals and described characters of the algebra as functions of exponential type with plane zeros.
Family of wavelet functions on the Galois function base
Authors: Prevysokova N.V.
Published: December 2016

We construct a family of wavelet systems on the Galois function base. We research and prove properties of systems of the built family.
Application of the functional calculus to solving of infinite dimensional heat equation
Authors: Sharyn S.V.
Published: December 2016

In this paper we study infinite dimensional heat equation associated with the Gross Laplacian. Using the functional calculus method, we obtain the solution of appropriate Cauchy problem in the space of polynomial ultradifferentiable functions. The semigroup approach is considered as well.
Scholars’ open debate paper on the World Health Organization ICD-11 Gaming Disorder proposal
Authors: Aarseth Espen , Bean Anthony M. , Boonen Huub , Colder Carras Michelle , Coulson Mark , Das Dimitri , Deleuze Jory , Dunkels Elza , Edman Johan , Ferguson Christopher J. , Haagsma Maria C. , Helmersson Bergmark Karin , Hussain Zaheer , Jansz Jeroen , Kardefelt-Winther Daniel , Kutner Lawrence , Markey Patrick , Nielsen Rune Kristian Lundedal , Prause Nicole , Przybylski Andrew , Quandt Thorsten , Schimmenti Adriano , Starcevic Vladan , Stutman Gabrielle , Van Looy Jan , Van Rooij Antonius J.
Published: December 2016

Concerns about problematic gaming behaviors deserve our full attention. However, we claim that it is far from clear that these problems can or should be attributed to a new disorder. The empirical basis for a Gaming Disorder proposal, such as in the new ICD-11, suffers from fundamental issues. Our main concerns are the low quality of the research base, the fact that the current operationalization leans too heavily on substance use and gambling criteria, and the lack of consensus on symptomatology and assessment of problematic gaming. The act of formalizing this disorder, even as a proposal, has negative medical, scientific, public-health, societal, and human rights fallout that should be considered. Of particular concern are moral panics around the harm of video gaming. They might result in premature application of diagnosis in the medical community and the treatment of abundant false-positive cases, especially for children and adolescents. Second, research will be locked into a confirmatory approach, rather than an exploration of the boundaries of normal versus pathological. Third, the healthy majority of gamers will be affected negatively. We expect that the premature inclusion of Gaming Disorder as a diagnosis in ICD-11 will cause significant stigma to the millions of children who play video games as a part of a normal, healthy life. At this point, suggesting formal diagnoses and categories is premature: the ICD-11 proposal for Gaming Disorder should be removed to avoid a waste of public health resources as well as to avoid causing harm to healthy video gamers around the world.
Insect galls on Mikania glomerata (Asteraceae) in an area of Atlantic Forest in Viçosa (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
Authors: Maia Valéria Cid , Proença Barbara
Published: December 2016

Mikania glomerata (Asteraceae) hosts eight gall midge species (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), each one responsible for a different gall morphotype. In a survey conducted in Recanto das Cigarras, Viçosa, Minas Gerais state (Brazil), we found three of these eight gall midges: Liodiplosis cylindrica, L. spherica, and Asphondylia glomeratae, each exhibiting a low infestation rate. This study offers an updated geographic distribution of these three gall midge species, recorded for the first time in Minas Gerais state.
A Study Of Creative Writings In Urdu Of The Secondary School Students
Authors: SALEEM MUHAMMAD QAMAR
Published: December 2016

Psychologists and educators throughout the world paid attention to creativity and creative thinking. The routine type of tasks in the school appears to be very simple and uninteresting to the creative students. Atmosphere of some schools is conducive for the development of creative potential. Whereas the atmosphere of many schools comes in the way of its development. Children prefer to learn in creative ways rather than just memorizing information provided by a teacher or parents. It is generally assumed that Children are highly creative, with vivid imaginations, and that they learn by exploring, risking, manipulating, testing, and modifying ideas. Language allows children to talk to each other and to write their thoughts and ideas and mother tongue is the most important and comprehensive medium for expression. Self-expression in reading, writing and speech; reading of suitable general books of high quality with interest rather than concentration on textbooks: approach to literature as a source of joy and inspiration rather killjoy drill in grammar and vocabulary. Children learn to connect individual words with objects, ideas, and actions. In the process, they write their thoughts and ideas in very creative ways. The Researcher took this study to know the written potential of Urdu medium students. In this paper, The researcher emphasized that Urdu speaking children are not less than children of any other language. The only problem is less opportunities for them. The Researcher found that Urdu medium students are naughty, distracted, disturbed due to various reasons but at the same time they are highly creative in writing.
Innovative Approaches to Organizing Physical Education of Pupils of Secondary Comprehensive Educational Institutions
Authors: Васьков Ю. В.
Published: December 2016

The objective is to determine ways of improving the educational process in terms of physical training in a secondary comprehensive educational institution pursuant to the introduction of innovative approaches to organization of pupils’ activity.

Materials and methods. The experience gained in organizing the educational process in terms of physical training demonstrates that secondary comprehensive educational institutions lack implementation of innovative approaches based on the learner-centered training.

Results. The paper determines the relevant problems in the educational process improvement at physical training lessons. It reviews the theoretical aspects and conditions of implementation in the academic process of such modern innovative approaches as culturological, competency-based, synergetic, axiological, acmeological, and others, and outlines ways of implementing these approaches in the real academic process. The paper studies the consequences of the effect of the innovative approaches on ensuring the learner-centered training in the educational process.

Conclusions. The implementation of the innovative approaches proves to be contributing to the increase in the level of organization of the educational process with the learner-centered approach applied. The research determines certain complications when organizing pupils’ training in secondary comprehensive educational institutions with innovative approaches implemented therein.
Comparison of magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted imaging characteristics between cystic lesions and normal pancreatic parenchyma
Authors: Julardžija Fuad , Šehić Adnan , Bukvić Melika , Smajlović Fahrudin
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) is a form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based on measuring the random Brownian motion of water molecules within a tissue. The aim of this study was to show the significance of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in differentiating pancreatic cystic formations from normal pancreatic parenchyma using MRI 1.5 T.Methods: A total of 52 patients were included in the study (25 with pancreatic cystic formations and 27 with normal MRI findings of the pancreas). DWI technique was used with b values of 0.500 and 1 000 mm2/s at 1.5 T. The signal intensity was measured, as well as apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). Visual estimation of the signal intensity of detected cystic lesions was performed and compared to the normal appearance of pancreas.Results: The highest signal intensity of the cystic lesions with hyper-signal was observed with DWI b0 value in the pancreatic head (M 185.1 ± 47.205, p < 0.05). Similarly, the highest apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value of the cystic formations with hyper-signal was observed in the pancreatic head (2.09 x 10-3 mm2/s, p < 0.05). In the group with healthy pancreas, the highest signal intensity was observed with DWI b0 value (M 76.40 ± 18.28, p < 0.05). The observed ADC value in this group was 1.21 x 10-3 mm2/s in the head, 1.24 x 10-3mm2/s in the neck, 1.21 x 10-3mm2/s in the body, and 1.06 x 10-3mm2/s in the tail; p > 0.05.Conclusions: Differences in signal intensity and ADC values have an important diagnostic value in differentiating the cystic formations from normal pancreatic parenchyma in MRI examination.
The Devil Is in the Details: Linking Home Buyout Policy, Practice, and Experience After Hurricane Sandy
Authors: Binder Sherri Brokopp , Greer Alex
Published: December 2016

Federal housing recovery policy bounds many of the decisions made by households after a disaster. Within this policy domain, home buyout programs are increasingly used to encourage residents to permanently relocate out of areas considered at risk for future hazards. While buyouts offer homeowners and governments potential benefits, research exploring the impacts of these policies is limited. In this paper, we present an in-depth examination of the community experience of buyouts, a perspective that is noticeably lacking in the literature. Using data from two mixed-method empirical studies, we explored the implications of buyout program design and implementation for Oakwood Beach, New York, a community offered a buyout after Hurricane Sandy. We found that  design decisions made at program conception significantly impacted participants’ experience of the buyout, including their understanding of program goals and their progression through the buyout and relocation process. We conclude with recommendations for future buyouts, including increased inclusion of affected communities in the process of and pre-event planning for recovery, along with recommendations for future research.
MODERNIZATION OF RUSSIAN MONO-PRODUCTION TOWNS: STRATEGIC GOALS OF INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS
Authors: Riakhovskaya A. N. , Poliakova A. G.
Published: December 2016

Economic and social working arrangement in Russia is determined by spatial nonuniformity and underpopulation. The existing mono-towns are quite different and yet there isn’t single methodological foundation or practical way of development their territories. Taking in view their considerable mass and conglomeration of population in them, finding a source of Russian mono-towns modernization is becoming a major factor of macroeconomic dynamics.
ANALYSIS OF METHODS OF ESTIMATION OF EFFICIENCY OF REALIZATION OF STATE PROGRAMS OF SEPARATE SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Levitskaya N. V. , Saveljiev I. I.
Published: December 2016

The analysis of methodological basis of evaluation of performance of government programs of the Russian Federation and some of its subjects is performed. Conclusions of a large variety of actual techniques which can be conditionally combined in three groups as well as of insufficient scientific and legal arguments of actual techniques were drawn. The proposed approach in which the framework of the Association of control and accounts bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation will be developed and tested not more than three or four scientific methods of evaluating the effectiveness of implementation of government programs.
Авторитет учителя в китайской культурной традиции
Authors: Санникова Ольга Владимировна
Published: December 2016

В статье рассматривается феномен авторитета учителя, на основе анализе китайской литературы XX века.
IV Международная научно-практическая конференция «Ценности и интересы современного общества»
Authors: Башина Ольга Эмильевна
Published: December 2016

В статье представлен обзор работы IV Международной научно-практической конференции «Ценности и интересы современного общества», которая прошла 17–21 октября 2016 г. в Московском гуманитарном университете.
XIII Международная научная конференция «Высшее образование для XXI века»
Authors: Ламажаа Чимиза Кудер-ооловна
Published: December 2016

В статье представлен обзор работы XIII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века», которая прошла в Московском гуманитарном университете 8–10 декабря 2016 г.
Психологические условия формирования профессиональных знаний, навыков, умений
Authors: Федотова Наталья Игоревна
Published: December 2016

В статье говорится об основных психологических условиях формирования профессиональных знаний, навыков и умений у обучающихся высшей школы. 
Значение практик в формировании общекультурных и общепрофессиональных компетенций у обучающихся по программам магистратуры
Authors: Иванова Екатерина Евгеньевна
Published: December 2016

В статье рассматривается роль и значение практики в формировании общекультурных и общепрофессиональных компетенций у выпускников вузов по направлению подготовки «Психолого-педагогическое образование» (уровень магистратуры). Анализируются функции и пути оптимизации содержания учебной и производственной практик.
Влияние культуры супружеских отношений на воспитание и успеваемость младших школьников
Authors: Плотников Александр Дмитриевич , Савельева Ирина Геннадьевна
Published: December 2016

В статье рассматриваются проблемы культуры супружеских отношений, супружеского насилия и их влияние на воспитание и успеваемость младших школьников. Сделан анализ возникновения детских страхов и их последствий на жизнедеятельность детей. Сформулированы выводы о необходимости предотвращения домашнего насилия.
Статья подготовлена на основе доклада авторов на XIII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (8-10 декабря 2016 г., г. Москва).
Профессиональный стандарт как основа формирования практико-ориентированных технологий в современном социальном образовании (на примере дисциплины «Социальная квалиметрия, оценка качества и стандартизация социальных услуг»)
Authors: Солнышкина Марина Георгиевна
Published: December 2016

Статья посвящена проблеме применения практико-ориентированных технологий в социальном образовании. Выполнена разработка практико-ориентированных заданий по дисциплине «Социальная квалиметрия, оценка качества и стандартизация социальных услуг» на базе профессионального стандарта «Специалист по социальной работе» как элемент системы качества образовательного процесса.

Статья подготовлена на основе доклада автора на XIII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (8-10 декабря 2016 г., г. Москва).