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THE OBJECTS OF PATENT LAW
Authors: Yakubivskyi I. Е.
Published: December 2021

In the circumstances of development and functioning of the innovative model of economy, and necessity of creation and introducing of new technics and advanced technologies in manufacture the patent law is of a great importance in the intellectual property law system.
The issue of patent law has repeatedly been the subject of researches in the national civil law science, but the question of its objects still remains unresolved. Therefore, the task of this article is to determine the range of the objects protected by patent law, as well as to describe their features.
The article draws attention to the existence of different approaches to understanding the concept of «patent» in national legislation and international acts. The invention is analyzed as the most important object of patent-law protection. The inexpediency of defining the invention and its objects by pointing to all fields of technology is emphasized. Regarding to the utility model, the latest legislative changes in the definition of its objects are analyzed, as well as, some considerations are expressed regarding the prospects of introducing the criterion of inventive step for it. As for the industrial design, taking into account the latest changes in the legislation in this area, it is stated that it is inexpedient to refer it to the objects of patent law. It is argued that a plant variety and a breed of animals as the results of selection cannot be attributed to the scope of patent law. It is emphasized that patent law should not be equated with industrial property law – the latter is a broader concept, which, in addition to the objects of patent law, also includes other categories of objects (industrial designs, trademarks, geographical indications, etc.).
It is concluded that the objects of patent law are inventions and utility models. In this regard, it is proposed in the process of recoding the rules on industrial designs to be allocated in a separate chapter of the Civil Code of Ukraine.
SOME ASPECTS OF USING PASSENGER DATA (API/PNR) IN SUPPORT OF BORDER SECURITY
Authors: Filippov S. O.
Published: December 2021

The article reveals with the logic, mechanism and main parameters for using passenger data (API/PNR).
The interrelation of the concepts of “Advance Passenger Information” and “Passenger Name Record” has been revealed. It has been determined that the systems of simplification of formalities also have a positive effect on security. For example, the purpose of data collection in the EU is to effectively combat illegal migration and strengthen border control, as well as to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist and serious crimes. This applies to both the Passenger Information System (API) and additional passenger data, such as Passenger Name Record (PNR) data. There is no doubt that the successful application of API and PNR data exchange depends on a unified approach of all participants in information relations (both border agencies and airlines in different countries) regarding the question of data standard and standard of their transmission. Ensuring such a unified approach is a problem even when there is unity of legal regulation on data format and data exchange procedures.
There are no special regulations in the national legislation that would regulate the relationship regarding the circulation of passenger registration data, nor is there a specific entity that processes this type of information. Thus, there is a need for special legal regulation of the circulation of information about airline passengers crossing the state border of Ukraine. In particular, the legislation must regulate the procedure, grounds, purpose of obtaining, processing, transmission, storage and destruction of information about passengers (its content), protection of the right to confidential information of persons operating international flights, establish a responsible controller of such information.
The Role of Judicial Councils as Authorities of the Judicial Community in Individual Regulation of Judicial Activities
Authors:   Leading Research Scientist of the Center for Study of Justice Issues Associate Professor of the Department of Arrangement of Judicial and Law Enforcement Activities of the Russian State University of Justice PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Ryabtseva Ekaterina V.
Published: December 2021

The activity of councils of judges in Russia is of a systemic nature, including various forms of individual influence on legal relations: opinions, resolutions, consulting on the prevention of corruption, compliance with ethical standards, prevention of conflicts of legal interests, and other reputational risks. The paper considers one of the activities of the councils of judges in the form of preparation of conclusions, which play a significant role in the formation of a uniform law enforcement practice in the process of individual regulation of judicial activity. The conclusions are of an explanatory nature and are taken into account by the qualification collegiums of judges when making decisions regarding judges and candidates for the position of judges. The essence of the conclusions of the councils of judges is substantiated as a kind of individual regulation of legal relations. The analysis of individual conclusions of the councils of judges made it possible to classify various methods of individual regulation in the process of law enforcement. It is concluded that the councils of judges are the subject of law enforcement, which, through individual regulation, provide certainty in the assessment of reputational risks, their prevention and suppression in the behavior of a judge through the interpretation of the principles and norms of law; overcoming conflicts in law; the use of optional, alternative, relatively specific, dispositive, etc. principles and norms of law; overcoming gaps in law; individualization of law in the form of opinions, decisions, consultation.
Models of Constitutional Justice as an Important Element of Constitutional Justice: The Foreign Experience
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Department of State and Legal Disciplines of the Kazan Branch of the Russian State University of Justice PhD (Law), Yun Larisa V.
Published: December 2021

The article examines the models of the implementation of constitutional justice as an important element of constitutional justice. Each European state is characterized by one or another model of constitutional justice characterized by its own characteristic criteria. Recently, it can be said that the existing models of constitutional justice are combined into a mixed model by integrating their features into the national legislation of a separate state.
Grounds for the Origination of Relationships Concerning Employment- Related Objects of Patent Law
Authors:   Assistant Judge of the Intellectual Property Rights Court Postgraduate Student of the Department of Intellectual Rights of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Domovskaya Ekaterina V.
Published: December 2021

The article studies the grounds for civil rights and obligations of an employee and an employer in relation to the objects of patent law which constitute the content of legal relations between the said persons. The article contains the characteristics of the substantive and legal grounds for the emergence of legal relations concerning the service objects of patent law, as well as the study of the composition and content of legal facts of the emergence of such legal relations. The legal facts underlying the emergence of legal relations with regard to employee invention (utility models or industrial designs) are classified from the point of view of the bases provided by the legislation and are also considered as elements of the legal structure.
Legal and Organizational Grounds for the Participation of the Scientific Community in the Development of the State Policy in Education and Science
Authors:   Rector of the A.S. Griboedov Institute of International Law and Economics, Head of the Department of Legal Bases of Management of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MGIMO University), Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Education (RAE), Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Grib Vladislav V.
Published: December 2021

The article reviews the legal and organizational issues of the participation of the leading public and non-profit organizations in the sphere of education and science in the development of the state policy, among which the author singles out the Russian Professor Assembly. The publication analyzes the main forms of their operations and cooperation with government authorities.
Terms and Conditions of Connection as an Integral Part of a Technological Connection Agreement: Legal Regulation Tendencies
Authors:   Chief Legal Officer at Kazanskie Teplovye Seti, a Branch of Tatenergo Joint-Stock Company, Postgraduate Student of the Department of Entrepreneurial and Energy Law of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Khamidullin Marat T.
Published: December 2021

This article discusses the connection conditions as an integral part of the technological connection agreement. The article provides a comparative analysis of the technical conditions for connecting to the networks of engineering and technical support issued in accordance with the urban planning legislation with the connection conditions that are an annex to the technological connection agreement. The author also touches upon the issues of the historical development of the regulation of relations on connection to various types of engineering networks. The article notes that despite the existing isolation of the connection conditions from the technological connection agreement and the consideration of these documents by the legislator separately, recently legislative regulation has been developing in the direction of gradual unification of the content of the technological connection agreement and the connection conditions. In order to avoid duplication of the terms of connection of the provisions of the technological connection agreement, the author proposes to fix the connection measures directly in the text of the agreement at the legislative level.
Some Peculiarities of Settlement of Neighbor Conflicts Related to Activities of Legal Entities
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University, PhD (Law), Syubaeva Yulia D.
Published: December 2021

Due to the development of industrial property, the emergence of new enterprises, a large number of legal entities engaged in business activities, there is an acute problem of proper legal protection of the interests of persons exposed to negative influence from these subjects. The lack of uniformity of judicial practice in this area indicates a lack of legislative elaboration of relations between neighbors, which or one of which is a legal entity engaged in negative activities associated, as a rule, with air pollution, noise, light, energy and other effects. When resolving such disputes, the courts take into account many factors, including: the presence or absence of public interest in the activities of the enterprise, the severity of the impact, etc. However, these grounds may be applied and interpreted by the courts in different ways. This scientific article is devoted to the analysis of the most problematic situations.
Regulatory Support of the Recovery of Economy after the Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors:   Research Scientist of the Institute of Industrial Policy and Institutional Development of the Department of Corporate Finance and Corporate Management of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Financial University), Tyutyunnik Igor G. , Bogachev Yuriy S. ,   Chief Research Scientist of the Institute of Industrial Policy and Institutional Development of the Department of Corporate Finance and Corporate Management of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Financial University)
Published: December 2021

Analysis of statistical data shows that, state support for the manufacturing industry of Russia, does not allow to achieve the stated goals of state support for growth and the development of driver sectors. Sectors claiming to be drivers of the national economy have not shown significant progress in strengthening their status in connection with the efforts made by the State and have not had a clear multiplier effect on other sectors and spheres of public life. In this regard, it is necessary to develop a concept of state support for the manufacturing industry, which would make it possible to determine, taking into account the factors determining the development of industries, investment, the economic and technological state of production, the socio-economic situation of industries, and their personnel potential. To streamline legislation to improve regulatory legal support in the field of support for sectors of Russian industry, we have developed proposals distributed into groups.
The Russian System of the Legal Regulation of Bankruptcy Relationships: The Status and Development Tendencies
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Commercial Law of the Saint Petersburg State University (SPbSU), Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Professor, LL.D., Popondopulo Vladimir F.
Published: December 2021

The article analyzes the main provisions of the current Russian Bankruptcy Act, as well as discusses the discussion issues related to its further improvement. In addition, there is a general critical assessment of some changes in the bankruptcy law of the European Union and Germany, as well as the Russian bill on the upcoming changes to the current Bankruptcy Act. The position is to be defended that the principles on which bankruptcy law should be based are: (a) the maximum possible simplification, leading to a reduction in the time frame for bankruptcy proceedings and, consequently, the preservation of the competitive mass and the fullest satisfaction of creditors’ claims; b) Ensuring the protection of creditors’ rights and interests in a bankruptcy case on the basis of the beginning of the equality of competing creditors (of course, with exceptions).
Civil liability of architect under law of the Federal Republic of Germany
Authors:   Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminology, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Juridical Science, Associate Professor, Shestak Viktor A. , Shiryaev Artur M. ,   3rd year Student of the International Law Faculty of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2021

The paper examines issues related to the civil liability of architects under law of the Federal Republic of Germany. Particular attention is paid to the study of the court practice in Germany, which consistently clarifies the norms of the current legislation. Various points of view of German scientists in relation to this issue are presented.
A Vindicatory Action as a Legal Measure of Protection of Property Rights of Legal Entities
Authors:   Chief Legal Counsel of the Department of Complaints and Litigation of the Legal Directorate of the Chief Directorate for the Central Federal District of Moscow of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Strelnikov Pavel A.
Published: December 2021

The vindication claim is a traditional way of protecting the legal entities real property. The problem of vindication does not lose its relevance in the conditions of the development of a market economy and property turnover both theoretically and practically. The main idea of this article is to identify the features of the vindication claim use as a way of protecting the legal entities real property. To achieve this goal, the author formulates the following tasks: the analysis of the possibility of the real property vindication; identification of the specifics of the real property as the vindication objects; the role of the real property state registration; identification of features of the vindication procedure in relation to the legal entity will; analysis of legal positions developed by judicial practice.
Subjects of Administrative Jurisdiction in Fishing and Preservation of Aquatic Biological Resources
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Pacific National University, Head of the Legal Department of the Administration of the Ulchsky Municipal District of the Khabarovsk Territory, Russkova Marina A. , Stepenko Valeriy E. ,   Director of the Law Institute, Professor of the Department of State and Legal Disciplines of the Pacific National University, LL.D., Associate Professor
Published: December 2021

The paper considers the general provisions on the subjects of administrative jurisdiction, their composition. The subjects of administrative jurisdiction in the field of fisheries and conservation of aquatic biological resources are distinguished. A comparative description of the subjects of administrative jurisdiction in the field of fishing in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the RSFSR and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is given. An attempt is made to determine the problematic aspects of administrative jurisdiction in the field of fisheries.
A fine line between red and dark: Anti-communist film-induced tourism
Authors: Handayani Bintang , Costa Jean Henrique
Published: December 2021

This study explores the ‘30 September Movement’ that staged a communist coup in 1965 as travel motivation for an anti-communism museum. ‘Framing’ and ‘uses and gratifications’ theories were used for this case study. The findings concluded that negative film plots and scenes are signature themes that can be used as attributes of red or dark film motivations for tourism. The use of theories, such as ‘framing’ and ‘uses and gratifications’, along with reflexive thematic analysis has provided unique and valuable theoretical insights that may be overlooked by other analyses.
The use of Facebook in marketing communication by local tourist organizations in Poland
Authors: Korbiel Karolina
Published: December 2021

The aim of the article is to show to what extent local tourist organizations in Poland use their Facebook accounts for marketing communication. 84 out of 121 on the list published on the Polish Tourist Organization website participated in the study which was carried out using a diagnostic survey method. The results show that Facebook profiles are largely not run in accordance with the guidelines formulated in the literature and many organizations do not have their own account at all. Representatives of organizations declare that they are aware of the need for the greater involvement of social media in promotional activities but find such obstacles as a lack of financial resources and a lack of personnel who could professionally run them.
Phenomenological Research On Guest Couchsurfing Experience
Authors: Karakan Halil İbrahim , Birdir Kemal , Akin Aliye , Akin Adnan
Published: December 2021

Couchsurfing (CS) is now regarded as an alternative platform that reflects changes in tourist accommodation preferences. The CS platform, based on the sharing economy, offers an opportunity to give various tourist experiences to travelers, as well as accommodation. This study aims to provide information about the travel motivations, prejudices, risk perceptions and experiences of CS guests. It has original value for the relevant literature, as it delves deeply into CS guests using a phenomenological approach. The present results show that the desire to sightsee new places, meet new people and recognize different cultures has motivated the participants. The study found that although most of the participants did not have prejudices or risk perceptions, CS first timers did. It has also been observed that participants are highly satisfied with their CS experiences and intend to take part in CS activities again.
Sport lokalny w mediach regionalnych
Authors: Grochala Beata
Published: December 2021

Media regionalne powinny spełniać liczne funkcje (m.in. informacyjną, opiniotwórczą, integrującą) wobec społeczności lokalnej. To dzięki nim mieszkańcy danego obszaru zdobywają wiedzę o aktualnych wydarzeniach w wymiarze regionu ze wszystkich dziedzin życia. Szczególną sferę stanowi sport – informacje o rozgrywkach na szczeblu regionalnym pojawiają się bowiem tylko w mediach lokalnych. W artykule dokonano analizy zawartości dwóch łódzkich mediów (prasa drukowana i telewizja) pod kątem obecności informacji o lokalnych rozgrywkach sportowych.
Portal społecznościowy jako narzędzie do promowania informacji regionalnych –na przykładzie profili Facebook TVP Łódź, Radia Łódź i „Expressu Ilustrowanego”
Authors: Gruszka Zbigniew
Published: December 2021

Celem autora była ocena działań na profilach Facebook trzech redakcji mediów regionalnych – TVP 3 Łódź, Radia Łódź oraz dziennika „Express Ilustrowany” w zakresie umieszczania lokalnych i regionalnych informacji oraz próba ilościowego określenia i porównania tej działalności. Zastosowano analizę zawartości profilu na Facebooku, którą przeprowadzono w ciągu jednego miesiąca (1 marca–31 marca 2018 roku).
„Wiadomości – 43 bis” w latach 1989–2014 jako przykład periodyku lokalnego
Authors: Przybysz-Stawska Magdalena
Published: December 2021

Prasa lokalna pełni istotne funkcje, nie tylko informując mieszkańców danego miasta o sprawach im bliskich, ale również realizuje idee regionalizmu poprzez promocję „małej ojczyzny”, integruje daną społeczność i stanowi swego rodzaju odzwierciedlenie życia ludzi zamieszkujących określone terytorium. Celem artykułu jest prezentacja jednego z periodyków lokalnych – czasopisma „Wiadomości – 43bis” i próba odpowiedzi na następujące pytania badawcze: jak w latach 1989–2014 zmieniał się analizowany periodyk? Co stanowiło o jego sile, a co świadczyło o słabości? Czy realizował on funkcje przypisywane tego typu prasie, wpisując się w definicję pism lokalnych? Jakie elementy sprawiły, że utrzymał się na wymagającym rynku prasowym, w którym reguły zdają się dyktować nie tylko sami odbiorcy, ale i silne, o ugruntowanej pozycji, koncerny medialne, inwestujące również w rynek prasy regionalnej? Praca stanowić może przyczynek do dalszych badań w zakresie prasy regionu łódzkiego.
ALEXANDER THE GREAT IN 19th CENTURY SERBIAN HISTORY TEXTBOOKS
Authors: BOŠKOV SVETOZAR
Published: December 2021

Alexander the Great (356 B.C – 323 B.C) has gone down in history as one of the greatest conquerors of Antiquity. By the time he was 30, he had conquered most of the known world. The territory under his control lay from Greece in the west, southward through Egypt and eastward to India. His military successes made him an inspiration to many writers of his time and later. Since his life span corresponds to the era that today we call Hellenism, he is mentioned in all the educational systems of Europe. From their first appearance on this continent, school books have alluded to Alexander and his conquests. The first history textbooks in the Serbian language emerged in Serbia in the mid-19th century and they, too, included Alexander the Great. In this paper, we shall show how the history of Alexander was taught at the time and how his feats influenced generations of Serbian children educated at the first schools founded in the areas of the Habsburg Empire that they inhabited.
Nutrition Literacy Proportion Differences among Regular Undergraduate Students in Universitas Indonesia Year 2021
Authors: Sadikin Deasy Andesbrenta
Published: December 2021

Background: Nutrition literacy is the ability to obtain, process, understand, and use nutritional and dietary information, as well as access to the services needed to make good nutritional decisions. Low nutritional literacy can have an impact on a poor diet and lead to the incidence of non-communicable diseases related to nutrition, such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. College students are prone to develop poor eating habits if not supported by good nutrition literacy.Objectives: This study measured the difference in the proportion of nutritional literacy in regular active undergraduate students at the University of Indonesia based on the cluster of science, gender, paternal and maternal education level, pocket money, and media use.Methods: The study design used is a cross-sectional design with quota sampling method to get 130 samples of students from Health Science Cluster and 130 samples of students from Non-Health Science Cluster.Results: The results of this study showed that the majority of the University of Indonesia students in 2021 has an adequate level of nutrition literacy (62.7%). The results of the bivariate analysis also showed a significant difference in proportion to the level of total nutrition literacy based on cluster of science (OR = 6.7, p-value < 0.01), gender (OR = 2.25, p-value < 0.01), and media use (OR = 4.36, p-value < 0.01). In addition to these factors, there was also a difference in proportion between the level of interactive nutrition literacy based on maternal education level (p-value < 0.05)Conclusions: Students from non-health science cluster are at risk of having a lower level of nutrition literacy compared to students from health science cluster. There are differences in the proportion of nutritional literacy levels based on cluster of science, gender, maternal education level, and media use.
The 2020 Surveys of Industrial Enterprises: Results and Forecasts
Authors: Aukutsionek S. , Zhukov O.
Published: December 2021

The article presents the results of economic activity of Russian industrial enterprises in 2020, and provides forecasts for 2021. In general, for the major part of the surveyed enterprises (REB‟s respondents) the year 2020 turned out to be not worse than the previous year and judging by several parameters it was even better. Forecasts for 2021 became noticeably less optimistic than they were a year ago.
TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO DE PALMAS
Authors: Simão José Francisco Rocha
Published: December 2021

O presente trabalho discorre sobre as estações de ônibus em Palmas. O objetivo se pressupôs em verificar a infraestrutura física das estações do transporte público de passageiros na cidade. O estudo baseou-se em pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de estudo de caso. Completados 30 anos de emancipação em 2019, a cidade foi planejada, mas possui problemas como em outros lugares. Assim, como outras cidades médias e grandes no Brasil, Palmas apresenta problemas com a mobilidade urbana no transporte público. A pesquisa ocorreu em janeiro de 2019, em três estações de ônibus da cidade. De modo que foram realizadas trinta e três entrevistas subdivididas em três estações, ou seja, região sul, região central e região norte. Durante a atividade de campo e de realização das entrevistas foi possível identificar um fluxo constante de pessoas se deslocando aos diversos lugares da cidade em função dos seus compromissos. Após a análise das informações, notou-se que as estações de ônibus do Transporte Público (TP) de Palmas precisam de melhorias na infraestrutura física para atender aos usuários e oferecer mais qualidade e conforto.
A pandemia da Covid-19 e o papel dos templos religiosos na disseminação do coronavírus: um estudo de caso na fronteira Brasil-Bolívia
Authors: Freitas Elisa Pinheiro , Araújo de Lima Claudia , De Carvalho Ojeda Gylize , Franco Rodrigues Jakline
Published: December 2021

Com a atual pandemia da Covid-19, decretada pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) devido ao novo Sars-Cov-2, causador da Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (SRAG) que em muitos casos é letal, o mundo como um todo tem sido impactado, uma vez que a globalização colocou em marcha a ampla circulação de pessoas, mercadorias, etc., e esse ambiente transformou-se num facilitador para a rápida disseminação desse novo coronavírus. A transmissão do Sars-Cov-2 ocorre principalmente: a) através de uma pessoa contaminada que, ao falar, tossir ou espirrar, emite gotículas que podem conter o coronavírus e infectar pessoas que estejam próximas fisicamente; b) contato comunitário; e c) contato com superfícies e/ou objetos contaminados. Por essa razão, as autoridades sanitárias da própria OMS, bem como dos distintos países, passaram a impedir aglomerações de pessoas, sobretudo em ambientes fechados cuja circulação de ar é limitada. No Brasil, governadores e prefeitos incumbiram-se de implementar as medidas para a contenção do novo coronavírus. Tomando por base o levantamento de informações em diferentes bancos de dados (DataSUS, IBGE, etc.), Boletim Coronavírus-MS (estadual), Boletim Covid-19 (Corumbá, municipal), análise dos decretos municipais e artigos científicos, o presente artigo aborda como a flexibilização do funcionamento dos templos religiosos pode ter concorrido para a rápida disseminação do Sars-Cov-2 no município de Corumbá-MS.
The Sexual Rights of People with Physical and Psychical Disabilities: Attitudes of Italians and Socio-Demographic Factors Involved in Recognition and Denial
Authors: Di Santo Simona Gabriella , Colombo Margherita , Silvaggi Marco , Gammino Giorgia Rosamaria , Fava Valentina , Malandrino Chiara , Nanini Chiara , Rossetto Cristina , Simone Sara , Eleuteri Stefano
Published: December 2021

The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the level of agreement of a sample of Italian people with the rights of people with physical and psychical disabilities (PwPHDs and PwPSYDs) to have satisfying sexuality, to marry, to adopt a child; (2) to inquire if PwPSYDs were subject to less recognition than PwPHDs; (3) to verify if socio-demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, education, occupation, geographical origin, relational status, sexual orientation, and religiosity, associated with being against these sexual and parenting rights (SPRs). An online anonymous questionnaire inquired the level of agreement or disagreement with statements regarding the SPRs of PwPHDs and PwPSYDs. 973 participants, aged 18 – 84 years (71.1% females) were considered for analyses; At least 7 out of 10 participants declared in favor of the SPRs of PwPHDs, while the SPRs of PwPSYDs were always subjected to higher underrecognition. Religiosity almost invariably associated to being against the SPRs of PwDs. Being male, of higher age and lower education also associated with lower recognition. A better identification of the less tolerant respondents and of the less recognized categories may allow for specific strategies for promoting the recognition of the SPRs for PwDs.
Satellite to Ground Station, Attenuation Prediction for 2.4-72GHz Using LTSM, An Artificial Recurrent Neural Network Technology
Authors: Domb Menachem , Leshem Guy
Published: December 2021

Free-space communication is a leading component in global communications. Its advantages relate to a broader signal spread, no wiring, and ease of engagement. Satellite communication services became recently attractive to mega-companies that foresee an excellent opportunity to connect disconnected remote regions, serve emerging machine-to-machine communication, Internet-of-things connectivity, and more. Satellite communication links suffer from arbitrary weather phenomena such as clouds, rain, snow, fog, and dust. In addition, when signals approach the ground station, it has to overcome buildings blocking the direct access to the ground station. Therefore, satellites commonly use redundant signal strength to ensure constant and continuous signal transmission, resulting in excess energy consumption, challenging the limited power capacity generated by solar energy or the fixed amount of fuel. This research proposes LTSM, an artificial recurrent neural network technology that provides a time-dependent prediction of the expected attenuation level due to rain and fog and the signal strength that remained after crossing physical obstacles surrounding the ground station. The satellite transmitter is calibrated accordingly. The satellite outgoing signal strength is based on the predicted signal strength to ensure it will remain strong enough for the ground station to process it. The instant calibration eliminates the excess use of energy resulting in energy savings.
Characterization of Cardiopulmonary Interactions and Exploring Their Prognostic Value in Acute Bronchiolitis: A Prospective Cardiopulmonary Ultrasound Study
Authors: Rodriguez-Gonzalez Moises , Rodriguez-Campoy Patricia , Estepa-Pedregosa Lorena , Estalella-Mendoza Ana , Castellano-Martinez Ana , Flores-Gonzalez Jose Carlos
Published: December 2021

We aimed to delineate cardiopulmonary interactions in acute bronchiolitis and to evaluate the capacity of a combined cardiopulmonary ultrasonography to predict the need for respiratory support. This was a prospective observational single-center study that includes infants < 12 month of age admitted to a hospital due to acute bronchiolitis. All the included patients under-went clinical, laboratory and cardiopulmonary ultrasonographic evaluation at the same time point within 24 hours of hospital admission. The existence of significant correlation between car-diac and respiratory parameters was the primary outcome. The association of different cardio-pulmonary variables with the need of respiratory support higher than O2, the length of stay hos-pitalization, the PICU stay, and the duration of respiratory support were a secondary outcome. We enrolled 112 infants (median age 1 (0.5-3) months; 62% males) hospitalized with acute bron-chiolitis. Increased values of the pulmonary variables (BROSJOD score, pCO2 and LUS) showed moderate correlations with NT-proBNP and all echocardiographic parameters indicative of pulmonary hypertension and myocardial dysfunction. Up to 36 (32%) infants required respira-tory support during the hospitalization. This group presented with higher lung ultrasound score (p<0.001), and increased values of Tei index (p<0.001) and pulmonary artery pressures (p<0.001). All the analyzed respiratory and cardiac variables showed moderate to strong correlations with the LOS hospitalization and the time of respiratory support. Lung ultrasound and echocardiog-raphy showed a moderate to strong predictive accuracy for the need of respiratory support in the ROC analysis, with AUC varying from 0.74 to 0.87. Conclusion: Those cases of bronchiolitis with a worse pulmonary status presented with a more impaired cardiac status. Cardiopulmonary ul-trasonography could be a good strategy to easily identify high-risk population for a complicated acute bronchiolitis hospitalization.
Developing Participatory Analytics Techniques to Inform the Prioritization of Cycling Infrastructure
Authors: Lock Oliver , Pettit Christopher
Published: December 2021

The planning of bicycle infrastructure across our cities remains is a complex task involving many key stakeholders including the community, who traditionally have had limited involvement in the planning process. This research develops an interactive bicycle prioritisation index tool which includes participatory spatial and textual citizen feedback. The research involves three components. Firstly, a survey of current cyclists in Sydney, their current level of participation, priorities in investment in cycling, and preferred locations for cycling infrastructure. Secondly, it documents the development of an interactive digital bicycle planning tool which is informed through citizen feedback. Thirdly, it evaluates the approach in conversation with potential end-users, including government, planning practitioners, and advocacy group members. The research proposes the combination of multiple passive and active data traces with end-user evaluation to legitimise the citizen co-design of bicycle investment prioritisation initiatives. A case study approach has been taken, focusing on the city of Sydney, Australia. The bicycle planning support system can be used by cities when engaging in cycle prioritisation initiatives, particularly with a focus on integrating citizen feedback and navigating new and complex data landscapes introduced through recent, passively collected big data sets.
Investigative Study on the Bacteriological, Physical and Chemical Profiles of Aquaculture Waters: Insights Into Health Hazards for Fish and Human
Authors: Abdulkadir Abideen , Abubakar Musa Idi-ogede , Abdulkadir Olanrewaju Jimoh
Published: December 2021

Bacteriological and physic-chemical analysis of fish pond water is very important in aquaculture as this gives insights into likely threats to aquaculture and associated personnels. Bacteriological and physico-chemical profiles of selected fish ponds in the Ilorin West area of Kwara State, Nigeria were investigated to evaluate the water quality of rearing enclosures. Physico-chemical analyses revealed quality parameters were within the recommended range for aquaculture. Following bacteriological analyses of static water pond culture, the TVC and TCC showed temporal variations with concentration increasing with sampling time. However, the FCC showed fluctuation. Totally, 8 bacteria groups were isolated from both rearing enclosures. Of these, Gram negative bacteria showed dominance. In which 5 Gram negative (Escherichia coli, Proteus spp, Serratia spp, Enterobacter spp and Pseudomonas spp) and 3 Gram positive (Staphylococcus spp, Streptococcus spp, and Bacillus spp) were encountered. Estimates of bacteria occurrence in both rearing facilities respectively gave: Staphylococcus spp (20%), Streptococcus spp (12%) Proteus spp (8%) Enterobacter spp (20%) Serratia spp (16%), Bacillus spp (9%), Escherichia coli (8%), Pseudomonas spp (7%) from earthen pond water sampled. While Staphylococcus spp (18%), Streptococcus spp (16%), Proteus spp (8%), Enterobacter spp (22%), Serratia spp (8%), Bacillus spp (15%), Escherichia coli (8%), Pseudomonas spp (6%) from concrete water sampled. Conclusively, although there is the presence of bacteria groups of public health concern, the static water exchange provides benefits of natural processing of wastes and restoration of the pond ecosystem. Notably, the presence of Escherichia coli gives indication of presence of pathogenic organisms of enteric origin. The presence of these organisms has been associated with a lack of tentative pond management and effective biosecurity procedures. One recommendation to this culture system (static water aquaculture) is the consideration of adaptation of concepts in biomimicry or biofloc technology which operates on similar principles.
How to Surpass the Deep-Sea Glass Sponges Mechanically
Authors: Li Quan-Wei , Sun Bohua
Published: December 2021

The biomimetic design of engineering structures is based on biological structures with excellent mechanical properties, which are the result of billions of years of evolution. However, current biomimetic structures, such as ordered lattice materials, are still inferior to many biological materials in terms of structural complexity and mechanical properties. For example, the structure of \textit{Euplectella aspergillum}, a type of deep-sea glass sponge, is an eye-catching source of inspiration for biomimetic design; however, guided by scientific theory, how to engineer structures surpassing the mechanical properties of \textit{E. aspergillum} remains an unsolved problem. The lattice structure of the skeleton of \textit{E. aspergillum} consists of vertically, horizontally, and diagonally oriented struts, which provide superior strength and flexural resistance compared with the conventional square lattice structure. Herein, the structure of \textit{E. aspergillum} was investigated in detail, and by using the theory of elasticity, a lattice structure inspired by the bionic structure was proposed. The mechanical properties of the sponge-inspired lattice structure surpassed the sponge structure under a variety of loading conditions, and the excellent performance of this configuration was verified experimentally. The proposed lattice structure can greatly improve the mechanical properties of engineering structures, and it improves strength without much redundancy of material. This study achieved the first surpassing of the mechanical properties of an existing sponge-mimicking design. This design can be applied to lattice structures, truss systems, and metamaterial cells.
Efisiensi Kinerja Rantai Pasok Beras Organik “Beras Raos”
Authors: Fauziah Rizqia , Astutiningsih Endang Tri , Rini Neneng Kartika
Published: December 2021

Dewasa ini masyarakat mulai sadar akan pentingnya pangan yang sehat, seperti beras organik. Hanya saja secara ekonomi sektor pertanian beras masih menghadapi berbagai persoalan, salah satunya harga jual di tingkat petani yang masih tergolong rendah, hal tersebut dikarenakan rantai pasok yang masih panjang juga sistem rantai pasok yang kurang optimal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis efisiensi kinerja rantai pasok beras organik “Beras Raos”. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survei, dengan responden petani, kelompok tani Sari Alam, dan retailer yang ditentukan menggunakan purposive sampling dan snowball sampling. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, dan aspek-aspek analisis efisiensi pemasaran (margin pemasaran dan farmer’s share) dan efisiensi pengelolaan asset (inventory turnover, inventory days of supply, dan cash to cash cycle time). Hasil analisis efisiensi kinerja rantai pasok tersebut menunjukkan belum efisien sepenuhnya, seperti dalam hal: nilai farmer’s share yang masih < 70%, yakni hanya mencapai 41,8% dan nilai cash to cash cycle time yang mencapai 37 hari untuk mengubah persediaan beras organik menjadi uang, dimana rentang waktu 37 hari tersebut masih tergolong cukup lama.
Influence of limiting the duration of the armature winding current on the operating indicators of a linear pulse electromechanical induction type converter
Authors: Bolyukh V.F. , Shchukin I.S.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. Linear pulse electromechanical converters of induction type (LPECIT) are used in many branches of science and technology as shock-power devices and electromechanical accelerators. In them, due to the phase shift between the excitation current in the inductor winding and the induced current in the armature winding, in addition to the initial electrodynamic forces (EDF) of repulsion, subsequent EDF of attraction also arise. As a result, the operating indicators of LPECIT are reduced. The purpose of the article is to increase the performance of linear pulse electromechanical induction-type converters when operating as a shock-power device and an electromechanical accelerator by limiting the duration of the induced current in the armature winding until its polarity changes. Methodology. To analyze the electromechanical characteristics and indicators of LPECIT, a mathematical model was used, in which the solutions of equations describing interrelated electrical, magnetic, mechanical and thermal processes are presented in a recurrent form. Results. To eliminate the EDF of attraction between the LPIECIT windings, it is proposed to limit the duration of the induced current in the armature winding before changing its polarity by connecting a rectifier diode to it. It was found that when the converter operates as a shock-power device without limiting the armature winding current, the value of the EDF pulse after reaching the maximum value decreases by the end of the operating cycle. In the presence of a diode in the armature winding, the efficiency criterion, taking into account the EDF pulse, recoil force, current and heating temperature of the inductor winding, increases. When the converter operates as an electromechanical accelerator without limiting the armature winding current, the speed and efficiency decrease, taking into account the kinetic energy and voltage of the capacitive energy storage at the end of the operating cycle. In the presence of a diode in the armature winding, the efficiency criterion increases, the temperature rise of the armature winding decreases, the value of the maximum efficiency increases, reaching 16.16 %. Originality. It has been established that due to the limitation of the duration of the armature winding current, the power indicators of the LPECIT increase when operating as a shock-power device and the speed indicators when the LPECIT operates as an electromechanical accelerator. Practical value. It was found that with the help of a rectifier diode connected to the multi-turn winding of the armature, unipolarity of the current is ensured, which leads to the elimination of the EDF of attraction and an increase in the performance of the LPECIT.
A power quality enhanced for the wind turbine with sensorless direct power control under different input voltage conditions
Authors: Laggoun Z.E.Z. , Benalla H. , Nebti K.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. The quality of electrical energy is essential during disturbances, at the level of power electronic devices will suffer serious operating problems causing dangerous damage. Aim. A new approach to direct power control without grid voltage sensor improves the quality and control of instantaneous active and reactive power converters. Methodology. First, the technique without network voltage sensor with a direct power control based on a switching table, which is a classic approach, is discussed and its performance is analyzed under increasing and decreasing load. In addition, the performance of the proposed technique is also analyzed under the same circumstances and their performance is compared. Originality. The new method consists of a nonlinear grid voltage modulated controller and a conventional controller which guarantees very good results in a polluted network. The proposed method is verified using MATLAB/Simulink. Results. The simulation results under different input voltage conditions show that the proposed method not only has good tracking performance in active and reactive power, but also reduces the current total harmonic distortion to 1.9 %, which is good lower than the requirement for network operation.
LED Photobiomodulation Therapy Associated with Heterologous Fibrin Biopolymer Optimizes Wound Repair in Rats
Authors: Silva Naldiana Cerqueira , De Alexandria Francisco Eugênio Deusdará , Assis Livia , Filho Antonio Luiz Martins Maia , Ferreira Rui Seabra , Barraviera Benedito , Parizotto Nivaldo Antonio , Silva José Figueredo , Tim Carla Roberta
Published: December 2021

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LED photobiomodulation therapy associated or not with heterologous fibrin biopolymer to repair skin wounds in rats. Full-thickness skin wounds were induced on the back of 84 Wistar rats and they were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group (CG), LED group (LED), heterologous fibrin biopolymer group (HFB), and LED + heterologous fibrin biopolymer group (LED + HFB). The animals were euthanized at 7, 14, and 21 days after surgery. In the macroscopic findings, it was observed in the control group, mild local inflammation, evidenced between the 5th and 6th day after the injury, not manifested in the other groups. The analysis of the wound reduction index shown that the treated groups presented greater wound reduction in the three periods evaluated. The results of the degree of inflammation showed that the LED and LED + HFB groups showed a predominance of chronic inflammation, while the control group showed a predominance of diffuse acute inflammation. The quantity of type I collagen it was bigger after 7 days in the LED and LED + HFB groups, and at 14 and 21 days this type of collagen appears more intensely in the group that used only HFB. The traction force at 7 days of the experiment, the treated groups showed better performance, while at 14 and 21 days the group that used only the biopolymer obtained greater strength in the suture region. Results have indicated that treatments using HFB and LED, either isolated or associated, stimulated the wound repair process in rats. HFB promote collagen maturation.