bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Symptomatic Narrative in Robbe-Grillet’s In the Labyrinth
Authors: Novac Fevronia
Published: November 2020

In this article I read Robbe-Grillet’s narrative in the novel In the Labyrinth as symptomatic in a Lacanian sense. The chronology in this labyrinthine novel functions according to the Lacanian scheme of "the return of the repressed from the future" (see Lacan's first seminar). Robbe-Grillet uses the labyrinth as mise-en-abîme, where competing narrators seem to lose the Ariadnic thread of apparently the same story only to recuperate it, not for resolution, but for further confusion. This technique conforms to Robbe-Grillet's philosophy of the novel and with his attempt to break the habits of the realist and psychological novel and deny the reader comfortable forms of identification. Foucault's reflections on the paradoxical dynamics at the center of the labyrinth are also useful in the reading of Robbe-Grillet’s novel. In baroque style, Robbe-Grillet revives photographs and paintings and, throughout the novel, entertains ambiguities about his protagonist and his story.
ANíLISIS ECONOMÉTRICO DE LA PARIDAD DEL PODER DE COMPRA EN EL PERÚ
Authors: Laurente Blanco Luis Francisco
Published: November 2020

El Perú es una economí­a pequeña y abierta al mundo que depende en gran medida de las transacciones con sus socios comerciales y está expuesta a shocks financieros como los creados por la crisis financiera del año 2008. La presente investigación tiene por objetivo contrastar la validez de la Paridad del Poder de Compra entre Perú y EEUU para el perí­odo 2000-2018. Para el análisis se emplea la metodologí­a de Johansen para el contraste de relaciones de cointegración y la metodologí­a VAR para la estimación de los parámetros de largo plazo. Los resultados revelan que no se cumple la hipótesis de la Paridad del Poder de Compra para la moneda peruana y el dólar en ninguna de sus formas funcionales planteadas, debido que los parámetros estimados para ambos casos son diferentes de la unidad rechazándose así­ la hipótesis de eficiencia de mercados en el largo plazo para el Perú y EEUU.Palabras clave: Cointegración, largo plazo, VAR, í­ndice de precios.
ABSTRACTPeru is a small economy and open to the world that depends heavily on transactions with its business partners and is exposed to financial shocks such as those created by the financial crisis of 2008. This research aims to verify the validity of the Purchasing Power Parity between Peru and the US for the period 2000-2018. For the analysis, the Johansen methodology is used for the contrast of cointegration relationships and the VAR methodology for the modification of long-term parameters. The results reveal that the hypothesis of the Purchasing Power Parity for the Peruvian currency and the dollar is not fulfilled in any of its proposed functional forms, because the parameters estimated for both cases are different from the unit rejected by the hypothesis of long-term market efficiency for Peru and the US.Keywords: Cointegration, long term, VAR, price index.
Clasificación/Classification JEL: C32, C51, F41
GEOMARKETING UNA OPORTUNIDAD PARA LA ANALíTICA EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Rodrí­guez Martí­nez Jerges Felipe
Published: November 2020

El presente documento pretende proporcionar un acercamiento conceptual y una reflexión sobre el concepto de Geomarketing haciendo énfasis y referencia en los dos principales campos de conocimiento que le componen, así­ como las ciencias que le complementan para dar respuesta sobre su participación cientí­fica y social. Dicho interés por exponer un concepto claro y actualizado, en esencia es para explicar sus principales campos de aplicación y las oportunidades que ofrece en la actualidad con relación a los avances tecnológicos de los últimos 20 años.
Palabras claves: Geomarketing, Geografí­a, Marketing, SIG, Tecnologí­a.
Abstract:
This document aims to provide a conceptual approach and a reflection on the concept of Geomarketing, emphasizing and referring to the two main fields of knowledge that compose it, as well as the sciences that complement it to respond to its scientific and social participation. This interest in presenting a clear and updated concept is essentially to explain its main fields of application and the opportunities it offers today in relation to the technological advances of the last 20 years.
 
Key words: Geomarketing, Geography, Marketing, GIS, Technology.
EL BRANDING INTERNO Y POSICIONAMIENTO EN UNA UNIVERSIDAD PÚBLICA DE PUNO-PERÚ
Authors: Fernández Burgos Roger Freddy , Cutipa-Limache Alberto Magno , Aragón Cruz Walker Ernesto , Mamani Alanoca Rocio Norma , Puma Quecaño Eva
Published: November 2020

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación que existe entre el branding interno y el posicionamiento de la Escuela Profesional de Ciencias de la Comunicación Social de la Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (UNA) durante el año 2019. Es una investigación cuantitativa de diseño no experimental, transeccional. La muestra es no probabilí­stica intencional a 35 colaboradores; se utilizó como instrumento un cuestionario. Los resultados revelan que existe una relación directa y estadí­sticamente positiva muy alta (r=87.2% y R2=76%) entre la variable branding interno y el posicionamiento de la Escuela Profesional de Ciencias de la Comunicación Social de la UNA Puno. Es decir, que las caracterí­sticas del branding interno, identidad de los colaboradores, el trabajo en equipo, la adecuada gestión de la comunicación de marca y la interiorización de la misión, visión y valores generan un posicionamiento favorable a la escuela.Palabras clave: Branding interno, Identidad corporativa, Comunicación de Marca, Posicionamiento.
AbstractThe objective of the study was to determine the relationship between internal branding and the positioning of the Professional School of Social Communication Sciences of the National University of the Altiplano (UNA) during 2019. It is a quantitative investigation of non-experimental design, transectional. The sample is intentional non-probability to 35 collaborators; A questionnaire was used as an instrument. The results reveal that there is a very high direct and statistically positive relationship (r = 87, 2% and R2 = 76%) between the internal branding variable and the positioning of the UNA Puno Professional School of Social Communication Sciences. In other words, the characteristics of internal branding, the identity of the collaborators, teamwork, the proper management of brand communication and the internalization of the mission, vision and values generate a favorable position for the school.Keywords: Brand Communication, Corporate identity, Internal Branding, Positioning.
Scatter Analysis along the Multidimensional Radius–Luminosity Relations for Reverberation-mapped Mg ii Sources
Authors: Martínez–Aldama Mary Loli , Zajaček Michal , Czerny Bożena , Panda Swayamtrupta
Published: November 2020

The usage of the radius–luminosity (R–L) relation for the determination of black hole masses across the cosmic history, as well as its application for cosmological studies, motivates us to analyze its scatter, which has recently increased significantly for both the optical (Hβ) and UV (Mg ii) lines. To this purpose, we determined the scatter along the R–L relation for an up-to-date reverberation-mapped Mg ii sample. Studying linear combinations of the luminosity at 3000 Å with independent parameters such as the FWHM, the UV Fe ii strength (R
Fe ii
), and the fractional variability (F
var) for the whole sample, we get only a small decrease in the scatter (

dex). Linear combinations with the dimensionless accretion rate (

) and the Eddington ratio lead to significant reductions of the scatter (

dex), albeit both suffering from the interdependency on the observed time delay. After the division into two subsamples considering the median value of the

in the full sample, we find that the scatter decreases significantly for the highly accreting subsample. In particular, the smallest scatter of

dex is associated with the independent parameter R
Fe ii
, followed by the combination with F
var with

dex. Both of these independent observationally inferred parameters are in turn correlated with

and

. These results suggest that the large scatter along the R–L relation is driven mainly by the accretion rate intensity.
Accretion History of AGNs. III. Radiative Efficiency and AGN Contribution to Reionization
Authors: Ananna Tonima Tasnim , Urry C. Megan , Treister Ezequiel , Hickox Ryan C. , Shankar Francesco , Ricci Claudio , Cappelluti Nico , Marchesi Stefano , Turner Tracey Jane
Published: November 2020

The cosmic history of supermassive black hole (SMBH) growth is important for understanding galaxy evolution, reionization, and the physics of accretion. Recent NuSTAR, Swift-BAT, and Chandra hard X-ray surveys have provided new constraints on the space density of heavily obscured active galactic nuclei (AGNs). Using the new X-ray luminosity function derived from these data, we here estimate the accretion efficiency of SMBHs and their contribution to reionization. We calculate the total ionizing radiation from AGNs as a function of redshift, based on the X radiation and distribution of obscuring column density, converted to ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths. Limiting the luminosity function to unobscured AGNs only, our results agree with current UV luminosity functions of unobscured AGNs. For realistic assumptions about the escape fraction, the contribution of all AGNs to cosmic reionization is ∼4 times lower than the galaxy contribution (23% at z ∼ 6). Our results also offer an observationally constrained prescription that can be used in simulations or models of galaxy evolution. To estimate the average efficiency with which SMBHs convert mass to light, we compare the total radiated energy, converted from X-ray light using a bolometric correction, with the most recent local black hole mass density. The most likely value, η ∼ 0.3–0.34, approaches the theoretical limit for a maximally rotating Kerr black hole, η = 0.42, implying that on average growing SMBHs are spinning rapidly.
Electron Acceleration Rate at Dipolarization Fronts
Authors: Ma Wenqing , Zhou Meng , Zhong Zhihong , Deng Xiaohua
Published: November 2020

Although it has been shown that betatron and Fermi mechanisms contribute to electron acceleration at the dipolarization front (DF), the relative efficiency of these acceleration processes is unclear. In this paper, we directly calculate the electron adiabatic acceleration rate (the instantaneous acceleration) at DFs by using the data from the Magnetospheric Multiscale mission. We find that betatron acceleration dominates at the DF. Although the Fermi acceleration rate is smaller than the betatron acceleration rate, it is effective on a larger spatial scale than betatron acceleration, which is localized at the DF proper. The acceleration by the parallel electric field is negligible because it is far below the measurement uncertainties. The dependence of these acceleration rates on the DF normal, magnetic field, and thickness of the DF are analyzed. Our results provide important information for understanding the electron acceleration in the Earth's magnetotail.
Simulations of the Early Postbounce Phase of Core-collapse Supernovae in Three-dimensional Space with Full Boltzmann Neutrino Transport
Authors: Iwakami Wakana , Okawa Hirotada , Nagakura Hiroki , Harada Akira , Furusawa Shun , Sumiyoshi Kosuke , Matsufuru Hideo , Yamada Shoichi
Published: November 2020

We report on the core-collapse supernova simulation we conducted for a 11.2M
⊙ progenitor model in three-dimensional space up to 20 ms after bounce, using a radiation-hydrodynamics code with full Boltzmann neutrino transport. We solve the six-dimensional Boltzmann equations for three neutrino species and the three-dimensional compressible Euler equations with Furusawa and Togashi's nuclear equation of state. We focus on the prompt convection at ∼10 ms after bounce and investigate how neutrinos are transported in the convective matter. We apply a new analysis based on the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the Eddington tensor and make a comparison between the Boltzmann transport results and the M1 closure approximation in the transition regime between the optically thick and thin limits. We visualize the eigenvalues and eigenvectors using an ellipsoid, in which each principal axis is parallel to one of the eigenvectors and has a length proportional to the corresponding eigenvalue. This approach enables us to understand the difference between the Eddington tensor derived directly from the Boltzmann simulation and the one given by the M1 prescription from a new perspective. We find that the longest principal axis of the ellipsoid is almost always nearly parallel to the energy flux in the M1 closure approximation, whereas in the Boltzmann simulation it becomes perpendicular in some transition regions, where the mean free path is ∼0.1 times the radius. In three spatial dimensions, the convective motions make it difficult to predict where this happens and to possibly improve the closure relation there.
Gigantochloa glabrata (Poaceae, Bambusoideae), a new bamboo species from Yunnan, China
Authors: Xu Zu-Chang , Liu Jing-Xia , Li De-Zhu
Published: November 2020

Gigantochloa glabrata N. H. Xia & Y. Zeng ex D. Z. Li & Z. C. Xu, a new species of paleotropical woody bamboo was described and illustrated from Yunnan, China. The new species is morphologically similar to G. albociliata and G. levis but differs from them by having an erect culm sheath blade; culm sheath ligule 4-6 mm high, truncate, denticulate; and a ring of white tomentum on the intranode and below the node. Based on the morphological features, this species is assigned to Gigantochloa.
Bombus (Pyrobombus) johanseni Sladen, 1919, a valid North American bumble bee species, with a new synonymy and comparisons to other “red-banded” bumble bee species in North America (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Bombini)
Authors: Sheffield Cory S. , Oram Ryan , Heron Jennifer M.
Published: November 2020

The bumble bee (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Bombini, Bombus Latreille) fauna of the Nearctic and Palearctic regions are considered well known, with a few species occurring in both regions (i.e., with a Holarctic distribution), but much of the Arctic, especially in North America, remains undersampled or unsurveyed. Several bumble bee taxa have been described from northern North America, these considered either valid species or placed into synonymy with other taxa. However, some of these synonymies were made under the assumption of variable hair colour only, without detailed examination of other morphological characters (e.g., male genitalia, hidden sterna), and without the aid of molecular data. Recently, Bombus interacti Martinet, Brasero & Rasmont, 2019 was described from Alaska where it is considered endemic; based on both morphological and molecular data, it was considered a taxon distinct from B. lapponicus (Fabricius, 1793). Bombus interacti was also considered distinct from B. gelidus Cresson, 1878, a taxon from Alaska surmised to be a melanistic form of B. lapponicus sylvicola Kirby, 1837, the North American subspecies (Martinet et al. 2019). Unfortunately, Martinet et al. (2019) did not have DNA barcode sequences (COI) for females of B. interacti, but molecular data for a melanistic female specimen matching the DNA barcode sequence of the holotype of B. interacti have been available in the Barcodes of Life Data System (BOLD) since 2011. Since then, additional specimens have been obtained from across northern North America. Also unfortunate was that B. sylvicola var. johanseni Sladen, 1919, another melanistic taxon described from far northern Canada, was not considered.

Bombus johanseni is here recognized as a distinct taxon from B. lapponicus sylvicola Kirby, 1837 (sensuMartinet et al. 2019) in the Nearctic region, showing the closest affinity to B. glacialis Friese, 1902 of the Old World. As the holotype male of B. interacti is genetically identical to material identified here as B. johanseni, it is placed into synonymy. Thus, we consider B. johanseni a widespread species occurring across arctic and subarctic North America in which most females are dark, with rarer pale forms (i.e., “interacti”) occurring in and seemingly restricted to Alaska. In addition to B. johanseni showing molecular affinities to B. glacialis of the Old World, both taxa also inhabit similar habitats in the arctic areas of both Nearctic and Palearctic, respectively. It is also likely that many of the specimens identified as B. lapponicus sylvicola from far northern Canada and Alaska might actually be B. johanseni, so that should be considered for future studies of taxonomy, distribution, and conservation assessment of North American bumble bees.
Le financement externe des sociétés non financières depuis la déréglementation financière de 1984
Authors: Boutillier Michel , Sicsic Pierre
Published: November 2020

A la veille des années 1980, le financement des entreprises françaises est assuré par un recours important à la dette au travers des banques et de nombreuses institutions financières spécialisées, segmentées et cloisonnées. Au cours la décennie suivante, des réformes sont engagées pour sortir de cette « économie de financements administrés ». Après avoir présenté les propositions de réformes du début des années 1980, cet article analyse l'évolution du financement et du gouvernement des entreprises non financières qui recourent davantage aux marchés financiers. Toutefois il apparaît que les mutations des structures de financement ont été plus modestes qu’envisagé. Classification JEL : G21, G28, G30, G32, G38.
Le retour des déficits jumeaux américains
Authors: Dupuy Michel , Lacueille Sylvie
Published: November 2020

En adoptant à la fin de 2017 une politique budgétaire expansionniste, les États-Unis ont renoué avec les déficits jumeaux (budgétaire et courant). En 2019, le déficit du budget fédéral devrait atteindre 5 % du PIB, tandis que le déficit courant devrait s'établir à près de 3 % du PIB. Après avoir établi l'existence d'une relation positive de long terme entre le déficit budgétaire et le déficit courant aux États-Unis, cet article met en exergue les spécificités des déficits jumeaux actuels. Ces déficits se différencient en effet des déficits passés, tout d'abord, par le contexte d'apparition des déficits et ensuite par leur financement. Alors que les déficits jumeaux précédents sont apparus dans une économie américaine en sous-emploi, l'épisode actuel de double déficit est survenu dans un contexte de plein-emploi. Par ailleurs, les sources de financement des déficits jumeaux proviennent aujourd'hui pour l'essentiel d'investisseurs privés non résidents, alors que jusqu'en 2014, c'étaient les banques centrales non américaines qui, en plaçant leurs réserves de change en Treasuries , assuraient le plus gros du financement de ces déficits. En l'absence de concurrents sérieux du dollar comme monnaie de réserve internationale, les déficits jumeaux américains sont aujourd'hui financés sans difficulté. Cette situation pourrait cependant ne pas durer. L'augmentation de la dette externe américaine pourrait en effet conduire, à terme, à une augmentation des taux longs et/ou à une dépréciation du dollar. Classification JEL : E62, F31, F32, H62.
$k$-fractional integral inequalities of Hadamard type for exponentially $(s, m)$-convex functions
Authors: Rehman Atiq Ur , Farid Ghulam , Bibi Sidra , Jung Chahn Yong , Kang Shin Min
Published: November 2020

The aim of this article is to present fractional versions of the Hadamard type inequalities for exponentially $(s, m)$-convex functions via $k$-analogue of Riemann-Liouville fractional integrals. The results provide generalizations of various known fractional integral inequalities. Some special cases are analyzed in the form of corollaries and remarks.
Acceleration of an adaptive generalized Arnoldi method for computing PageRank
Authors: Wen Chun , Hu Qian-Ying , Pu Bing-Yuan , Huang Yu-Yun
Published: November 2020

By considering a weighted inner product, an adaptive generalized Arnoldi (GArnoldi) method was constructed by [13] for computing PageRank. In order to accelerate the adaptive GArnoldi method, this paper proposes a new method by using the power method with extrapolation process based on Google matrix's trace (PET) as an accelerated technique of the adaptive GArnoldi method. The new method is called as GArnoldi-PET method, whose implementation and convergence analysis are discussed in detail. Numerical experiments are used to illustrate the effectiveness of our proposed method.
Assessing Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Emotions and Perceived Institutional Preparedness about Covid-19 Pandemic at Saudi Hospitals in the Early Phase of the Pandemic
Authors: Alreshidi Nashi Masnad , Haridi Hassan Kasim , Alaseeri Rana , Garcia Michelle , Gaspar Fe , Alrashidi Laila
Published: November 2020

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic extended to reach most countries in the globe during few months. Preparedness of healthcare institutions and healthcare workers (HCWs) are crucial for applying effective prevention and control measures. This study aimed to assess HCWs knowledge, emotions and perception of preparedness of their institutions towards COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted among hospital HCWs in Saudi Arabia during April 27, 2020 to May 03, 2020.

Results

Overall, 1004 completed responses were received. The majority were females (78.8), nurses (84.9%) at middle age 25-39 years (71.8%). Among participants, 95.5% reported receiving training on safely use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and 94.9% did fit the test for N95 respirator. The participants possessed a fair knowledge about COVID-19 disease with a mean knowledge score 6. 61±1.35 points on a scale of 10 points. Most participants (88.7%) were committed to continue work as a professional and ethical duty, however, 27.1% of them scored high on a negative emotional impact scale. Participants appreciated most aspects of institutional preparedness for COVID-19 pandemic; however, they were concerned with the continuous PPE supply. Factors that independently associated with good knowledge and negative emotional response were determined using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Conclusions

Findings revealed fair knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic among HCWs in Saudi hospitals. Concerns and worries were expressed regard working with the highly infectious COVID-19 patients. Participants, appreciated most aspects of institutional preparedness, however they were concerned about the continuous availability and supply of PPE.
Mixed greywater treatment for irrigation uses
Authors: Rojas Eli Morales , Rascón Jesús , Huatangari Lenin Quiñones , Quintana Segundo Chavez , Oliva Manuel , Pino Manuel Emilio Milla
Published: November 2020

Water contamination comes from many different sources, including, among others, factories, sewage treatment plants, mining activities (heavy metals), food-processing waste, agriculture runoff, animal waste, disposal of personal care products, and household chemicals. Therefore, the reuse of wastewater has become a fundamental strategy for sustainable water management and maintaining environmental quality. In this sense, this research presents a simple and economic alternative to solving the problems caused by greywater, resulting from laundry activities. This paper evaluates a mixed system for the treatment of greywater. The mixed system has physical filters that are composed of river stone, concrete, river sand, and coal. A bioremediation technique is also evaluated, involving two types of aquatic plants, watercress (Nasturtium officinale L.) and duckweed (Lemma minor L.). This study showed significant differences in pH reduction, from 9.56 to 7.50, total suspended solids (TSS), from 1742.00 mg/L to 298.50 mg/L, phosphates, from 1.12 mg/L PO43¯ to 0.31 mg/L PO43- , and chemical oxygen demand (COD), from 472.38 mg/L to 8.52 mg/L. Thus, the results indicate that this system is efficient for the reuse of grey water for irrigation uses. Moreover, each parameter, with the exception of dissolved oxygen and total suspended solids (TSS), meets the maximum limits set by the Environmental Quality Standards for Category 3: irrigation water for vegetables and animal beverages and the FAO irrigation water standards.
Improving the system of name and symbol criteria in the textbooks and lectures materials for economic training, Hanoi University of Minning and Geology
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc Bich Thi , Dang Thai Huy ,   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: November 2020

The article mentioned a problem that has not been paid much attention in fact, but according to the authors, is the urgency and significance in standardizing and improving the quality of textbooks and lectures. and other general university learning materials, that is, the standardization and unification of names and symbols of criteria. Through analysis of typical cases, the article pointed out the inadequacies in the system of criteria in terms of names and symbols; causes; build organizational principles and processes from which to improve.
The impact of factors to profitability of some coal mining enterprises after vinacomin restructure project
Authors: Pham Trang Thu ,   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: November 2020

The article uses Dupont analysis to determine the factors affecting profitability (ROE) of Vietnam coal mining enterprises and the regression method to examine the impact of production capacity of short-term assets, production capacity of long-term assets, production capacity of costs and capital structure on the profitability of firms. The article uses financial data collected from 19 coal mining companies of Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corporation during the period of 2015 - 2018. The results show that production capacity of short-term assets, production capacity of long-term assets, production capacity of costs and capital structure positively impact profitability. The paper suggests 2 ways to improve profitability: firstly, borrowing to invest in technology will help coal mining enterprises improve their profitability; secondly, improving production processes appropriately to take full advantage of existing equipment capacity, thereby increasing profitability.
Analyzing customer sentiments using K-means algorithm
Authors: Pham Trung Kien , Nguyen Thang Duc , Le Chien Van , Nguyen Thuong Van ,   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: November 2020

Customer segmentation is the process of dividing customers based on common characteristics such as their behavior, buying habits and service usage,... so that companies can market for each group customers more effectively and appropriately. The paper analyzes customer cluster segmentation via the K-Means clustering methods of a business sector. The research was conducted on 272 customers with characteristics of age, income and expense score. The research results are divided into 2 target customer clusters, promising to help care and marketing customers more effectively; Help business units to have appropriate marketing strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Influence of anthropogenic activity to the macronutrient loading in water and soil – Case study of industrial area
Authors:   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Botoran Oana Romina , Iordache Mihaela ,   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Sandru Claudia ,   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Miricioiu Marius ,   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Nechita Constantin ,   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, Ionete Roxana Elena ,   National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies
Published: November 2020

Mining activities, in combination with accelerated urbanization growth and climate change, constitutes a major challenge for creating a sustainable development. Thus, the monitoring and assessment of mining effect is mandatory in understanding the impact on the primary physico-chemical characteristics of an environment. In this context, the paper presents the evolution of micro- and macro- nutrients in water, soil and sediment from two industrial areas from Romania (Copșa Mică industrial platform and Baia Sprie mining zone), in order to assess the impact of pollutants on ecosystems. Physico-chemical (pH, NH4+, NO3-, NO2-, TN, TP), base cations (Ca, Mg, Na and K) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn) have been analyzed in order to evaluate the quality of the environment. For some of the analyzed soils, the concentration of Zn, Mn and Fe exceeded the maximum permissible limits (MPL) imposed by the Romanian legislation, falling within the limit for Alert Thresholds for less sensitive soils. The correlation analysis on water quality parameters revealed that all parameters are more or less correlated with each other Person’s Correlation matrix. Overall, our results demonstrated that the knowledge of the physico-chemical regime of an environment is of great value in the determination of its productivity, usefulness and other characteristics which can facilitate further vegetation restoration and reconstruction and a sustainable development of the ecological environment in a polluted area.
The Role of Law in Creating Different Policies in Iran's Court of Justice and Punitive Court
Authors: Mohammadi Mohieddin , Safariani Garnik
Published: November 2020

The principle of respecting the separation of political forces in a society gives the legal system the right to issue orders on people's complaints based on the laws approved by the legislative power. There is no question that laws, like other man-made things, have shortcomings. These decisions include the rupture and even the conflict between two or more articles of the law that provoke the creation of different policies in the court of justice and the punitive court of Iran. With a documentary methodology, this article attempts to study the conflicts between different punitive laws and their effect on the creation of different policies in the courts of Iran. It is concluded that, in many cases, due to different reasons there may be defects in the law or in the interpretation of the law that generate defect, ambiguity, clash between laws and contradiction. The existence of all these failures in different cases will cause conflicts between the judges of the criminal courts and these conflicts are the source of the creation of different legal procedures in the criminal courts and in the short time analyzed.
Problems of the socioeconomic development of the border territory of the countries of Northeast Asia and their influence on the international integration of peripherals
Authors: Volynchuk Andrey B. , Pestsov Sergey K.
Published: November 2020

The article studies the problems of the socioeconomic development of the border territory of the countries of Northeast Asia (NEA) and its influence on the international integration of peripherals in Asia. The study starts from the assumption that the international integration of border areas depends on the presence of certain factors in the development of these territories. At a methodological level, various tools of geopolitical and geostrategic analysis were used in the coordinates of interdisciplinary dialogue, also using theoretical and methodological devices from various disciplines such as: the humanities, international relations, economics, and socioeconomic geography. The discrepancy between the national average development indicators is typical of the border periphery of all Northeast Asian countries. The findings obtained allow us to conclude that the territorial disparities revealed in the course of the study are manifested in all areas of social relations (demography, economy, management, infrastructure). Despite the peripheral / border areas function in different natural, economic, and political conditions and have different traditions of economic development. However, the structure of development problems, in general, has similar mechanisms of influence in the processes of economic integration in this region of the world.
Rethinking Tourism Public Policies to mitigate the effects of Covid-19
Authors: Apaza-Panca Cynthia Milagros , Santa-Cruz Arévalo Johanna Elena , Maquera-Luque Pedro Jesús , Ticona-Carrizales Lucio
Published: November 2020

The objective of the research was to examine and analyze the articles that address public tourism policies in specialized magazines at a global level, with the aim of knowing through comparative public policies, alternative solutions in a post-pandemic scenario. Regarding the methodology, articles were selected whose titles presented one or more keywords that referred to the disease "Covid-19" and "public tourism policies" in Spanish and English. To process the information, the content analysis technique was used. The results showed that the place and space occupied by tourism public policies in the main tourism magazines is scarce and not seen as a management tool for the sector. The conclusion emphasized the lack of clarity regarding the methodology used in the articles and the scarce proposal of public policies that were implemented in situations of health crises, epidemics, wars, etc. For the rest, the following questions served as a guide for the analysis: 1) What is the role of governments in the tourism sector? and, 2) What public policies did governments implement in similar situations such as the current health crisis?
Student - Volunteer: Aspect of Self-Realization Value in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Tavstukha Olga G. , Shagieva Rosalina V. , Allagulov Artur M. , Ayakoz Yakub A. , Kurbanov Rashad A. , Belyalova Asiya M. , Tararina Larisa I.
Published: November 2020

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues of social capital and mutual aid networks become particularly relevant for the student volunteer in Russia, who independently and, at their own discretion, provides assistance, support and mutual aid. To people in need, as a vital incentive for self-realization. This research aimed to identify the motivating aspects of the need for self-realization of a student volunteer in practical activities to overcome COVID-19. The study method was the test, which allows to identify the characteristics of the content of the value aspects of the self-realization of the volunteer student, determined by the global context of crisis. By way of conclusion, the characteristics of the coronavirus pandemic are revealed as an extraordinary condition for the activity of a student volunteer. Based on the results of the study, a self-realization value model of a volunteer student is confirmed in the extraordinary conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. The practical importance of the model is demonstrated with the help of cognitive criteria typical of activity-based social psychology for the formation of value aspects of the self-realization of a volunteer student.
Creation of the Institute of Medical Law as its Sub-Institute (Sub-Directorate) in the Legal System of Ukraine
Authors: Gorbach Oksana V. , Yaroshenko Iryna S. , Skoryk Vadim O.
Published: November 2020

The current stage of training and development of medical law is characterized by discussions on the allocation of medical law in a separate law institute, all in the context of the global COVID-19 crisis. This article aims to identify the concept of medical law institute, including the justification for the need to establish a medical law institution and the consideration of sub-institutes (sub-branches) of medical law. The main method for the study of this topic was the method of analysis, which allows to comprehensively consider the sub-institutes of medical law and the reasons for the separation of the institute of medical law. The document presents the classification of the drug circulation sub-institute (sub-branch) and reveals the components of the structure of medical law. In conclusion, it highlights that, the formation and development of medical law must be based on the following principles: first, it must have the essential characteristics of the law; and, secondly, it must arise and exist in the field of medical professional activity: in the science, practice, ethics and deontology of medical personnel, the rules and procedures of medical institutions.
Characteristics of the Legislative Regulation of Participation of Representatives and Other Participants in the Civil Process
Authors: Krupchan Olexander D. , Hryniak Andrii B. , Pleniuk Mariana D. , Lyubchik Oleksandr A. , Talalai Dmitriy V.
Published: November 2020

The relevance of the issues outlined in the article is due to the peculiarities of the legislative regulation of the participation of representatives and other actors in the civil process of Ukraine. In this vein, the purpose of the article is to scientifically prove that procedural representation differs significantly from representation in civil law, among other things, in the object and nature of the relationship that exists between the representative and the principal, thus as well as the legal grounds and consequences of both processes. Furthermore, it is observed that the specialist, unlike the expert, acts as an assistant and consultant to the court and does not carry out an independent investigation aimed at clarifying the relevant circumstances of the case. The main method of research on this topic was modeling, which allowed, among other things, to consider the civil process as the only organizational lawsuit that serves to resolve the life situation. It is concluded that the legislative participation model of representatives and other people aims to improve their professional skills aimed at strengthening the work of the judiciary, while managing and resolving various conflicts of different nature to guarantee social order.
Approaches to the formation of Public Administration in the Context of Decentralization Reform in Ukraine
Authors: Vasylieva Nataliia V. , Vasylieva Oleksandra I. , Prylipko Sergii M. , Kapitanets Svitlana V. , Fatkhutdinova Olena V.
Published: November 2020

Based on the analysis of the works of national and international scientists and professionals available in the bibliography, the article aimed to reveal a conceptual vision of the application of innovative approaches to the training of public servants in a decentralized environment. Emphasis is placed on solving the urgent problem of public administration that is expressed in the professional capacity of those who form and implement public policies to solve socially significant problems under indeterminate conditions during the implementation of the decentralization reform in Ukraine. Methodologically, the text document analysis technique was used. The authors propose a professional training program for public servants, including community leaders, which is a synthesis of methodological techniques, as well as modern personnel technologies, such as: change management, design thinking, gender approach, human resource management , HR management, time management, etc. By way of conclusion, the convenience of using innovative approaches that meet the needs of each consumer of public services and can ensure effective and competitive development of the territories is verified. Furthermore, the article reveals the conceptual provisions that should form the basis of a new model of public service.
Historical stages of the transformation of the judicial system and legal procedures in the Russian Empire: case of judicial reform of 1864
Authors: Petrova Irina A. , Romanov Aleksey Yu. , Shestak Victor A. , Trempolets Liliia
Published: November 2020

The relevance of the study consists in the fact that the changes in the 1860-70s in the Empire determine the beginning of positive developments within the judicial system. Consequently, the objective of the article was to study the historical stages of the transformations in the judicial system and procedure in the Russian Empire in 1864. The main research method was deductive that allowed to study the nature and the key historical stages of the transformations in the judicial system and legal procedure in the Russian Empire in 1864. The solution to the problem posed was based on studying the legal foundations of the significance (place and function) of the judicial reform of 1864 within the general historical development of Russia. It is concluded that the key judicial principles include democratic foundations such as publicity in the oral process, frankness, and the right to a lawyer. Furthermore, it highlights that the authors of the Judicial Regulations of 1864 studied not only English and French law, but also examined the codes of procedure of Geneva and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Thus, the Russian jury trial became a new step in the development of European legal culture.
Methods and Procedural Forms of Protection of Personal Non-Property Patent Rights in Russia
Authors: Sitdikov Ruslan Borisovich , Sadykov Ravil Mansurovich , Golubtsov Gennadievich Valery
Published: November 2020

The article discusses the legal regulation of the application of civil law methods of non-patrimonial personal rights in the protection of patent rights. Methodologically, the scientific method and the technique of documentary research close to legal hermeneutics were made. By way of conclusion, everything indicates that there is no mandatory administrative procedure for resolving authorship disputes in the patent dispute chamber in Russia. In addition, it was revealed that the provisions of Part 4 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation with respect to the Protection of Non-Property Personal Patent and Intellectual Rights were unsuccessfully established and created legal uncertainty, as only part of the above methods of civil and personal rights have worked in non-property litigation. As a recomjunction, it is proposed to extend the scope of Article 1407 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation "publication of the judicial decision on patent infringement" and related administrative procedures for cases of violation of non-patrimonial personal patent rights.
An X-Band GaN HEMT Oscillator with Four-Path Inductors
Authors: Lai Wen-Cheng , Jang Sheng-Lyang
Published: November 2020

An X-band GaN HEMT oscillator implemented with the WIN 0.25 μm GaN HEMT technology is proposed. The oscillator consists of a HEMT amplifier with an LC feedback network with
four-path inductors. With the supply voltage of VDD = 2 V, the GaN VCO current and power consumption of the oscillator are 10.8 mA and 21.6mW, respectively. The oscillator can generate single-ended signal at 8.82 GHz and it also supplies output power 1.24 dBm. At 1MHz frequency offset from the carrier the phase noise is 124.95 dBc/Hz. The die area of the GaN HEMT oscillator is 2×1 mm2.
Near-field BER and EVM Measurement at 5.8 GHz in Mode-stirred Metal Enclosure
Authors: Lodro Mir , Smart Chris , Gradoni Gabriele , Vukovic Ana , Thomas Dave , Greedy Steve
Published: November 2020

This work presents over-the-air (OTA) performance, near-field bit-error-ratio (BER), and error vector magnitude (EVM) measurement using software-defined radio (SDR) in the mode-stirred metal enclosure at 5.8 GHz. The metal enclosure is stirred at 5.8 GHz using metallic paddle rotating with uniform speed. Paddle rotation creates a uniform electromagnetic field in the metal enclosure. The electromagnetic field environment in the metal enclosure can be controlled by loading the cavity with absorbing material. Field absorption can be different depending on the amount of absorbing material and location of the absorbers in the metal enclosure. It is shown that signal attenuation increases as we increase the number of absorbers. BER and EVM are measured in this environment and the performance of SDR based digital receiver is analyzed in this environment at RF frequency of 5.8 GHz.
GUIMARÃES ROSA: LINGUAGEM, CRIAÇÃO E RUPTURA
Authors: Soares Martins Edson , de Castro Pontes Newton , de Freitas Leite Francisco
Published: November 2020

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In vitro efficacy of Daptomycin against clinical isolates of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Authors: Asim Ali Shah  , Shahid Ahmad Abbasi  , Yasir Ali  , Ayesha Maqbool
Published: November 2020

Abstract

This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in the Department of Microbiology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, from March 2019 to September 2019 to determine the in vitro efficacy of Daptomycin against clinical isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Consecutive non-probability sampling technique was used and a total number of 270 patients’ Pan Cultures having MRSA growth on Cefoxatin Disc with size less than 22 mm zone size were included in the study. Cultures were inoculated on MacConkey, Chocolate and Blood agar and then incubated for 24 hours at 37 degree Celsius. After incubation, Coagulase test, Catalase test and Gram staining technique were used for further identification. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the isolates for Daptomycin was obtained by using E strips (Oxoid UK) according to Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Continuous...