bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimal Target Assignment with Seamless Handovers for Networked Radars
Authors: Kim Juhyung , Cho Doo-Hyun , Lee Woo-Cheol , Park Soon-Seo , Choi Han-Lim
Published: October 2019

This paper proposes a binary linear programming formulation for multiple target assignment of a radar network and demonstrates its applicability to obtain optimal solutions using an off-the-shelf mixed-integer linear programming solver. The goal of radar resource scheduling in this paper is to assign the maximum number of targets by handing over targets between networked radar systems to overcome physical limitations such as the detection range and simultaneous tracking capability of each radar. To achieve this, time windows are generated considering the relation between each radar and target considering incoming target information. Numerical experiments using a local-scale simulation were performed to verify the functionality of the formulation and a sensitivity analysis was conducted to identify the trend of the results with respect to several parameters. Additional experiments performed for a large-scale (battlefield) scenario confirmed that the proposed formulation is valid and applicable for hundreds of targets and corresponding radar network systems composed of five distributed radars. The performance of the scheduling solutions using the proposed formulation was better than that of the general greedy algorithm as a heuristic approach in terms of objective value as well as the number of handovers.
Improved Multistage In-Motion Attitude Determination Alignment Method for Strapdown Inertial Navigation System
Authors: Qiao Haiyan , Liu Meng , Meng Hao , Wang Mengjun , Ke Wei
Published: October 2019

This paper derives an improved multistage in-motion attitude determination alignment (IMADA) for strapdown inertial navigation system, which integrates the traditional IMADA and the designed dual velocity-modeling IMADA, as well as the multiple repeated alignment process, to address the principled model errors and the calculation errors of traditional V b -aided IMADA. With the proposed algorithm, not only the designed drawbacks of traditional V b -based IMADA can be solved, but also the degradation phenomenon of high-level alignment for multistage IMADA would be largely less. Moreover, the degradation of the alignment accuracy with the vehicle velocity is also removed. Finally, the 30 groups of car-mounted experiments and the Monte Carlo simulation experiments with the navigation-grade SINS are carried out to demonstrate the validity of the proposed algorithm. The results show that the number of the heading degradation of the second-level alignment is reduced to 10 as compared the traditional number 20. Moreover, the alignment accuracy of heading is improved by 23%. Even with the different speeds of 20 m/s, 60 m/s, 80 m/s, the heading alignment accuracies are 1.3063°, 1.3102°, 1.3564° and are still almost the same.
Integrated Robotic and Network Simulation Method
Authors: Ramos Daniel , Almeida Luis , Moreno Ubirajara
Published: October 2019

The increasing use of mobile cooperative robots in a variety of applications also implies an increasing research effort on cooperative strategies solutions, typically involving communications and control. For such research, simulation is a powerful tool to quickly test algorithms, allowing to do more exhaustive tests before implementation in a real application. However, the transition from an initial simulation environment to a real application may imply substantial rework if early implementation results do not match the ones obtained by simulation, meaning the simulation was not accurate enough. One way to improve accuracy is to incorporate network and control strategies in the same simulation and to use a systematic procedure to assess how different techniques perform. In this paper, we propose a set of procedures called Integrated Robotic and Network Simulation Method (IRoNS Method), which guide developers in building a simulation study for cooperative robots and communication networks applications. We exemplify the use of the improved methodology in a case-study of cooperative control comparison with and without message losses. This case is simulated with the OMNET++/INET framework, using a group of robots in a rendezvous task with topology control. The methodology led to more realistic simulations while improving the results presentation and analysis.
Renewable Energy in Wilderness Landscapes: Visitors’ Perspectives
Authors: Tverijonaite Edita , Sæþórsdóttir Anna Dóra , Ólafsdóttir Rannveig , Hall C. Michael
Published: October 2019

Increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix is of crucial importance for climate change mitigation. However, as renewable energy development often changes the visual appearance of landscapes and might affect other industries relying on them, such as nature-based tourism, it therefore requires careful planning. This is especially true in Iceland, a country rich in renewable energy resources and a popular nature-based tourism destination. The present study investigated the potential impacts on tourism of the proposed Hverfisfljót hydropower plant by identifying the main attractions of the area as well as by analyzing visitors’ perceptions, preferences and attitudes, and the place meanings they assign to the landscape of the area. The data for the study were collected using onsite questionnaire surveys, interviews with visitors to the area, open-ended diaries, and participant observation. The results reveal that the area of the proposed power plant is perceived as wilderness by its visitors, who seek environmental settings related to the components of a wilderness experience. Visitors were highly satisfied with the present settings and preferred to protect the area from development to ensure the provision of currently available recreational opportunities. The results further show that the proposed Hverfisfljót hydropower plant would reduce the attractiveness of the area to its visitors, degrade their wilderness experience, and therefore strongly reduce their interest in visiting the area. Moreover, the participants perceived the already developed lowlands of the country as more suitable for renewable energy development than the undeveloped highland areas, which is in line with the principles of smart practices for renewable energy development.
Potential Utilization of RDF as an Alternative Fuel to be Used in Cement Industry in Jordan
Authors: Hemidat Safwat , Saidan Motasem , Al-Zu’bi Salam , Irshidat Mahmoud , Nassour Abdallah , Nelles Michael
Published: October 2019

This experimental research aimed to examine potential production and utilization of RDF derived from mixed municipal solid waste using bio-drying technology to be used as a substitute fuel for the traditional fuel currently used in cement plants in Jordan. The characteristics of RDF produced were identified and compared with limits and criteria set by some European countries. An economic model for RDF utilization in cement industry was created. The model proposes six different options resulting from adding RDF as a substitute fuel for the petcoke fuel currently used. A cost analysis for each option proposed was performed to estimate the economic and environmental savings of RDF utilization in cement industry. At the end of the bio-drying process, the mass of dried waste directed to the landfill was reduced by about 35%. In the case of the recovery of RDF materials from dried waste, the mass of waste to be landfilled was reduced by 69%. The bio-drying process allowed an increase in the heating value of waste (LHV) by 58% to reach 15.58 MJ/kg, as a result of the reduction of waste moisture. RDF produced had high calorific value, low water content, and satisfactory chlorine content. With regard to the concentration of the heavy metals, all of the RDF samples tested had lower concentrations than those values set by some European countries. The findings showed that adding 15% RDF as a substitute fuel, equaling 4.92 tons/h, to the fuel used in cement kilns will save 486 USD/h in petcoke costs, with 2.27 tons/h of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere at a net saving of 389 USD/h.
The Research on Sustainable Tourism in the Light of Its Paradigms
Authors: Kieżel Małgorzata , Piotrowski Paweł , Wiechoczek Joanna
Published: October 2019

This study investigates the nature and specificity of the concept of sustainable tourism against the background of the paradigm of sustainable development (with regard to the conditions for the implementation of its practices in Polish conditions). The study assumes the hypothesis that researching sustainable tourism as a category within a new scientific concept—i.e., an emerging paradigm of sustainable development—requires the use of an appropriate scientific methodology. This study, in its essential part, has an overview and theoretical character. A critical analysis of the literature on the subject from books and journals, as well as Internet sources, is used in the study. Documentary and observation methods are applied, and the results of qualitative research based on case study research methodology are presented; thus, the empirical part of the paper has an exploratory nature. Research on sustainable tourism as a category within an emerging paradigm of sustainable development shows that researchers use an appropriate scientific methodology, which is compatible with the interpretive paradigm in the highest degree. In case studies, the research is often limited to the analysis of one example. Due to the prevalence of studies applying qualitative methods, an interpretivist approach is prevalent, while a functionalist approach, associated with quantitative research and model testing, is less frequent.
Circular Economy in Russia: Drivers and Barriers for Waste Management Development
Authors: Fedotkina Olga , Gorbashko Elena , Vatolkina Natalia
Published: October 2019

Russia is just starting to become a circular and green economy. The development of an efficient national waste management system is a prerequisite for the circular economy (CE). Russian companies are already moving toward adopting more circular business models because it is proven to be a sound business strategy. This strategy facilitates access to new markets, drives innovative solutions, and saves production costs. This paper presents a general understanding of the CE concept. Using practical examples, we show how the Russian government and other stakeholders are providing solutions to advance the development of the waste management system. The paper demonstrates political, legal, and institutional changes implemented through waste management practices and reforms. We introduce four stages of evolution of waste management in Russia and discuss the changing roles of stakeholders in a waste management ecosystem. We conduct a case study of the best available techniques of waste management in leading Russian companies to identify the roles existing in waste management systems (WMS), to allocate responsibilities of each role, and to describe three types of corporate strategies of waste management. The paper is based on the analysis of official public documents and official reports of leading Russian companies.
You Can’t See the Woods for the Trees: Invasive Acer negundo L. in Urban Riparian Forests Harms Biodiversity and Limits Recreation Activity
Authors: Sikorska Daria , Sikorski Piotr , Archiciński Piotr , Chormański Jarosław , Hopkins Richard J.
Published: October 2019

Public access to high quality green environments has become a key issue for city managers and a matter of environmental justice. Urban pressures on ecosystem remnants may act to favor the expansion of some invasive species in cities. Whilst the negative impacts of invasive species on ecosystem function is well documented, little is known about how invasive species influence the use of green space by people. Here, we examined one of the few remnants of urban riparian forests in Europe, the Vistula river valley in Warsaw, which has recently become an attractive recreation site. Despite their high ecological value, the poplar and willow forests have been increasingly taken over by the invasive tree species Acer negundo. We examined the status of the invasion process and the relationship between recreational ecosystem services and the characteristics of the tree stands—tree species, tree density, and age and NDVI values. We found the willow forest to be more susceptible to invasion by A. negundo than the poplar forest, which was revealed in significantly higher share of the maple individuals and their greater volume per unit area. Ash-leaved maples also prevailed in numbers in younger stands (<10 years) than in older ones. The presence of A. negundo affected biodiversity, resulting in decreased undergrowth density and biodiversity expressed in number of species. The use intensity by the public, assessed on the basis of soil compaction of existing informal tracks, as revealed by GLM analysis, was related to volume of invasive maple and distance from the main track. This study highlights the need to integrate invasive species management into green infrastructure planning and management.
Location Optimization of Electric Vehicle Mobile Charging Stations Considering Multi-Period Stochastic User Equilibrium
Authors: Wang Faping , Chen Rui , Miao Lixin , Yang Peng , Ye Bin
Published: October 2019

This study researches the dynamical location optimization problem of a mobile charging station (MCS) powered by a LiFePO 4 battery to meet charging demand of electric vehicles (EVs). In city suburbs, a large public charging tower is deployed to provide recharging services for MCS. The EV’s driver can reserve a real-time off-street charging service on the MCS through a vehicular communication network. This study formulates a multi-period nonlinear flow-refueling location model (MNFRLM) to optimize the location of the MCS based on a network designed by Nguyen and Dupuis (1984). The study transforms the MNFRLM model into a linear integer programming model using a linearization algorithm, and obtains global solution via the NEOS cloud CPLEX solver. Numerical experiments are presented to demonstrate the model and its solution algorithm.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Intellectual Capital: Sources of Competitiveness and Legitimacy in Organizations’ Management Practices
Authors: Gallardo-Vázquez Dolores , Valdez-Juárez Luis Enrique , Lizcano-Álvarez José Luis
Published: October 2019

Two important managerial strategies have shaped organizations’ initiatives in recent years: corporate social responsibility (CSR) and intellectual capital (IC). Organizations’ implementation of voluntary CSR practices implies a commitment that goes beyond mere actions and it constitutes a step toward securing benefits for these entities. In contrast, IC refers to a set of intangible organizational assets (i.e., human, structural, and relational capital) that are capable of providing greater value than tangible assets do. Putting both strategies into practice independently of each other is a source of competitive advantages for organizations, including more legitimacy in their sector. However, the present study sought to explore the possibility of strengthening the link between CSR and IC by integrating socially responsible practices into the configuration of each IC dimension. Thus, this research’s objective was to determine whether CSR initiatives can generate improvements in key IC components in organizations. The study included extremely diverse Spanish organizations ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large firms, private and public companies, and organizations serving multiple purposes, such as universities—all of which were implementing CSR initiatives. The partial least squares technique was applied to estimate a structural equation model to achieve the objective. The findings include that CSR improves organizations’ IC and that the resulting competitiveness is a source of legitimacy.
Impact of High-Speed Rail on Cultural Tourism Development: The Experience of the Spanish Museums and Monuments
Authors: Campa Juan Luis , Pagliara Francesca , López-Lambas María Eugenia , Arce Rosa , Guirao Begoña
Published: October 2019

Although transport infrastructure is one of the prominent factors that make Spain a major tourist destination, the international literature has revealed that the opening of new High-Speed Rail (HSR) lines is not sufficient by itself in order to increase tourist outputs in the new connected destinations. Nevertheless, the roles played by different characteristics of both travelers and destinations are of interest but they still remain not sufficiently explored. This paper focuses on the role played by HSR in fostering cultural tourism by applying a fixed-effect econometric model to a panel database (1988–2017). The database includes the number of tourists to some of the major Spanish cultural centers. The results show different impacts based on the regions, the characteristics of the museums, and the expected tourists. For destinations with previous cultural attraction, a positive effect is more evident. Moreover, the centrality of the HSR station as an enabling factor as well as the growth of the tourist market to the surrounding municipalities has been detected. Another interesting result is related to the cooperation effect between HSR and air transport, which encourages the arrivals of foreign tourists. These findings should help planners to develop policies that optimize tourist revenues by exploiting the potential of HSR development in the future.
Biodiversity Impact of Green Roofs and Constructed Wetlands as Progressive Eco-Technologies in Urban Areas
Authors: Knapp Sonja , Schmauck Sebastian , Zehnsdorf Andreas
Published: October 2019

The total amount of sealed surfaces is increasing in many urban areas, which presents a challenge for sewerage systems and wastewater treatment plants when extreme rainfall events occur. One promising solution approach is the application of decentralized eco-technologies for water management such as green roofs and constructed wetlands, which also have the potential to improve urban biodiversity. We review the effects of these two eco-technologies on species richness, abundance and other facets of biodiversity (e.g., functional diversity). We find that while green roofs support fewer species than ground-level habitats and thus are not a substitute for the latter, the increase in green roof structural diversity supports species richness. Species abundance benefits from improved roof conditions (e.g., increased substrate depth). Few studies have investigated the functional diversity of green roofs so far, but the typical traits of green roof species have been identified. The biodiversity of animals in constructed wetlands can be improved by applying animal-aided design rather than by solely considering engineering requirements. For example, flat and barrier-free shore areas, diverse vegetation, and heterogeneous surroundings increase the attractiveness of constructed wetlands for a range of animals. We suggest that by combining and making increasing use of these two eco-technologies in urban areas, biodiversity will benefit.
Group Decision-Making Based on the VIKOR Method with Trapezoidal Bipolar Fuzzy Information
Authors: Shumaiza  , Akram Muhammad , Al-Kenani Ahmad N. , Alcantud José Carlos R.
Published: October 2019

The VIKOR methodology stands out as an important multi-criteria decision-making technique. VIKOR stands for “VIekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje”, a Serbian term for “multi-criteria optimization and compromise solution”. It has been adapted to sources of information with sundry formats. We contribute to that strand on literature with a design of a new multiple-attribute group decision-making method called the trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy VIKOR method. It consists of a suitable redesign of the VIKOR approach so that it can use information with bipolar configurations. Bipolar fuzzy sets (and numbers) establish a symmetrical trade-off between two judgmental constituents of human thinking. The agents acquire uncertain and vague information in the form of linguistic variables parameterized by trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy numbers. Trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy numbers are considered by decision-makers for assigning the preference information of alternatives with respect to different attributes. Our non-trivial adaptation necessitates several steps. The ranking function of bipolar fuzzy numbers is employed to make a simple decision matrix with real numbers as its entries. Shannon’s entropy concept is applied to evaluate the normalized weights for attributes that may be either partially or completely unknown to the decision-makers. The ordering of the alternatives is obtained by assorting the maximum group utility and the individual regret of the opponent in an ascending manner. For illustration, the proposed technique is applied to two group decision-making problems, namely, the selection of waste treatment methods and the site to plant a thermal power station. A comparison of this method with the trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy TOPSIS method is also presented.
Inaudibility of k-D’Atri Properties
Authors: Arias-Marco Teresa , Fernández-Barroso José Manuel
Published: October 2019

Working on closed Riemannian manifolds the first author and Schueth gave a list of curvature properties which cannot be determined by the eigenvalue spectrum of the Laplace–Beltrami operator. Following Kac, it is said that such properties are inaudible. Here, we add to that list the dimension of the manifold minus three new properties namely k-D’Atri for k = 3 , … , dim M − 1 .
Metals Leaching in Permeable Asphalt Pavement with Municipal Solid Waste Ash Aggregate
Authors: Zhao Yao , Zhu Ya-Ting
Published: October 2019

The leaching behaviors of four heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Cu and Cr) from unbounded municipal solid waste incineration-bottom ash aggregate (MSWI-BAA) and permeable asphalt (PA) mixture containing MSWI-BAA were investigated in the laboratory. The horizontal vibration extraction procedure (HVEP) test and a simulated leaching experiment were conducted on MSWI-BAA with three particle sizes, but only the simulated leaching experiment was carried out on a type of PA specimen (PAC-13) with and without these MSWI-BAAs. Leaching data were analyzed to investigate the leaching characteristics, identify the factors affecting leaching and assess the impact on the surrounding environment. Results indicated that the leaching process was comprehensively influenced by contact time, leaching metal species and MSWI-BAA particle size, regardless of MSWI-BAA alone or used in PAC-13 mixture. The leaching concentrations of Cr, Zn and Pb from MSWI-BAA in HVEP testing was strongly related to MSWI-BAA particle size. The use of MSWI-BAA in PAC-13 mixture did not change the basic tendency of heavy metal leaching, but it led to an increase of Cr and Zn in leachate overall. The leachate from the MSWI-BAA and PAC-13 mixture with MSWI-BAA was shown to be safe for irrigation and would have very little negative impact on surrounding surface and underground water quality.
Impact of Orifice-to-Pipe Diameter Ratio on Leakage Flow: An Experimental Study
Authors: Yu Tingchao , Zhang Xiangqiu , E. Lima Neto Iran , Zhang Tuqiao , Shao Yu , Ye Miaomiao
Published: October 2019

The traditional orifice discharge formula used to estimate the flow rate through a leak opening at a pipe wall often produces inaccurate results. This paper reports an original experimental study in which the influence of orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio on leakage flow rate was investigated for several internal/external flow conditions and orifice holes with different shapes. The results revealed that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio (or pipe wall curvature) indeed influenced the leakage flow, with the discharge coefficient ( C d ) presenting a wide variation (0.60–0.85). As the orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio decreased, the values of C d systematically decreased from about 12% to 3%. Overall, the values of C d also decreased with β (ratio of pressure head differential at the orifice to wall thickness), as observed in previous studies. On the other hand, orifice shape, main pipe flow velocity, and external medium (water or air) all had a secondary effect on C d . The results obtained in the present study not only demonstrated that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio affects the outflow, but also that real scale pipes may exhibit a relevant deviation of C d from the classical range (0.61–0.67) reported in the literature.
A Study on the Response of the Hydrodynamic Environment to the Morphology of Radial Sand Ridges in the Coastal Waters of Jiangsu
Authors: Qi Changjun , Ma Lejun , Wang Qinggai , Zhai Yuan , Li Jixuan , Zhang Hanwen
Published: October 2019

A two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for the waters off the coast of Jiangsu, where there are radial sand ridges (RSRs) (hereinafter, the RSR area), was established based on measured topographic, tide level and tidal current data. Considering the complex topographic and geomorphic characteristics of the RSR group in this area, an unstructured grid was used for the calculation. A four-layer refinement was applied to the grid from outside to inside to better fit the complex topography. The simulations were performed to examine the response of the hydrodynamic environment to the morphology of the RSRs in three scenarios, namely, when there are natural RSRs, no RSRs, and partially reclaimed RSRs. When there are no or partially reclaimed RSRs, the tidal current field still exists in a radial pattern in the RSR area. The radial tidal current field is relatively stable and is not controlled by the morphologies of the RSRs. The topographic changes do not alter the distribution pattern of the radial tidal current field but do affect the local current fields. When there are no RSRs, the flood currents can directly reach Jianggang. Under practical conditions, the RSRs block the tidal currents during a flood tide to some extent. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced when the RSRs are partially reclaimed. For example, during an ebb tide, when the tidal currents encounter sand ridges or reclamation areas, their streamlines bend, and they flow around the obstacles. This change will affect the material transport, sediment deposition and seabed erosion.
Legal Validity as a Psychological Fact: Uppsala School
in an Intellectual Context of the Continental Legal Realism
Authors: VASILYEVA NATALIA S.
Published: October 2019

There are two traditions of determining the foundation of legal validity — metaphysical and anti-metaphysical. At the beginning of the 20th century the anti-metaphysical tradition was supplemented by psychological realism, which was developed in the framework of the Uppsala School and the psychological school of Leon Petrażycki. It is possible to trace the common line of reasoning on the problem of legal validity within Continental or psychological legal realism: from Petrażycki (and his students) and Axel Hägerström (and his students, including Alf Ross) to Enrico Pattaro. Psychological legal realism is an approach to law that can be characterized by 1) an orientation toward the study of law in the context of facts of psychophysical reality; 2) the idea of the psychological nature of law; 3) recognition of the authoritative-mystical nature and objectification of legal experiences; 4) the irreducibility of law to the behavioral aspect; etc.The term "Uppsala School of Legal Realism" denotes the theoretical legal position of scholars from Uppsala — Hagerström and his most faithful students, Anders Vilhelm Lundstedt and Karl Olivekrona — within the framework of a broader Scandinavian legal realism as part of the continental realistic tradition. The philosophical foundations of the Uppsala School of Legal Realism include: rejection of subjectivism and metaphysics, naturalism, non-cognitivism. This school paid special attention to questions on the possibility of scientific knowledge about law, the construction of a value-neutral theory, and the search for reliable methodological foundations for the science of law. The revolt against subjectivism and metaphysics led to the assertion that there is — and can be the subject of scientific knowledge — only one reality, namely spatio-temporal, psychophysical. Since legal concepts do not directly correspond to the facts of such a reality, they are considered as illusions and even magical formulas, which, however, are based on actual psychological facts and have an effect on people’s consciousness.In the framework of the Uppsala School from a realistic point of view law appears as a machinery of coercion, as a factual order based on the organized social force. Within that order the rules of law are independent imperatives and motives of behavior, which have a suggestive, binding effect on the consciousness and behavior of people. The validity of law is determined by the power of organized social coercion and is regarded as a complex phenomenon of the people’s inner world. As a complex psychical fact, legal validity is considered a psychological self-binding engendered by the physical coercion machinery in action and the influence of cultural, social and even biological factors.
The theoretical basis of contemporary health pedagogyas a pedagogical subdiscipline
Authors: Syrek Ewa
Published: October 2019

The article presents the Social-Ecological model of health and elements of the classical concept of social pedagogy, indicating the theoretical basis of pedagogy in health promotion with its cognitive and scientific interest and emphasizes environmental health education in the context of its practical application. The article also indicates the social pedagogy as a meta-theory of contemporary pedagogy in health promotion.
Valoración caósmica de la globalización en los sistemas educativos: una aproximación crítica desde la filosofía decolonial
Authors: Huanca-Arohuanca Jesús , Sucari Wilson , Moriano José , Sapana-Valdivia Nancy
Published: October 2019

This article reflects on the contradictions of the caósmica valoration of globalization in the educational systems intoned and seen from the decolonial philosophy. Being the research, of bibliographic documentary type and theoretical-conceptual review, based on the interpretation that gives the qualitative methodological orientation. In that vein, the results reveal the focus of the civilizing resistance on the education of emerging underworlds, based on the approach to the importance of critical humanizing teaching, focusing on the reality of students with canons responding to educational prognosis, but that generate rational and efficient contradictions against those that manage globalization. In conclusion, an education based on a decolonial model that is not only dedicated to instructing but teaching critical thinking, it turns out to be in the end a danger for the system - world capitaloceno, danger to be born with this pronouncement from those who teach, receive the teaching and from those who do not yet know that they will join the project of the educational act with a censor sense.
Reflexión sobre la práctica docente: ruta de formación del profesor universitario chileno
Authors: Padilla Claudia , Madueño María
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this study was to understand how reflection on practice contributes to the teacher training of Chilean university professors. The research was a qualitative type based on the narrative method, and the technique applied was the semi-structured interview. 30 professors from two universities in Chile were interviewed. The main results lead to clarify that the reflection on the teaching practice represents a favorable route for the teacher's training. In particular, three critical aspects that from the voice of the participants contribute to teacher training are recognized: reflections on teaching practice; reflection from dialogue with peers and experts; and reflection on the practice that emerges from the interaction with the students themselves. In conclusion, it can be stand out that the reason why the reflection of the practice takes on meaning is because of the need to improve and solve everyday situations of the teaching task. Finally, Schön's position on reflection on practice is proposed as a transversal route of teacher training programs.
La autobiografía docente como metodología y diagnóstico en educación superior
Authors: Calderón-Jaramillo Ana
Published: October 2019

Investigating the subjectivity of the teacher of higher education allows us to reveal the complex network of relationships that are intertwined in these spaces of knowledge, identify the different ways in which students learn a certain conceptual framework and recognize the appropriate strategies to propose an innovative diagnosis that Contribute to a real improvement of reflection processes in students. The research developed addressed the subject of political subjectivity in higher education, in the light of qualitative epistemology and grounded theory. As part of its objectives, it was proposed to investigate the teaching subjectivity, complementing the analysis from different angles. One of the results was to recognize the potential of autobiography as a method of inquiry of teaching subjectivity, which allows the understanding of the different positions that the subject makes around controversial issues, disciplinary content, and particularly, on politics. It was concluded that analyzing what students, teachers and researchers produce, allow the emergence and detachment of reflections on oneself as strategies for meaningful learning and the permanent renewal of new subjective senses.
FORMATION OF LOCAL BUDGET REVENUES IN THE CONDITIONS OF DECENTRALIZATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Authors: TRUSOVA Natalia , SYZONENKO Olena
Published: October 2019

Introduction. Increasing the profitability of local budgets is an important issue on the way to the plundering of territorial communities, because local budgets take the main place in the socio-economic development of the territories. Particular relevance of this issue comes in terms of decentralization reform, which gives new opportunities for increasing thefinancial base of local budgets.

Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to identify the peculiarities of the formation of revenues of local budgets of Ukraine in the conditions of decentralization of financial resources.

Results. The theoretical questions of formation of the revenue part of local budgets are considered. The structure of the distribution of tax and non-tax revenues between the levels of the budget system of Ukraine, the role of inter-governmental transfers in the system of budget revenues of the combined terri-torial communities are investigated. The influence of decentralization reform on formation of the revenue part of local budgets is determined.

Conclusions. The changes that have been made to the budget legislation in the process of decentralization reform have affected the structure of distribu-tion and source of local budgets, and strengthened the financial base of local authorities. However, it is precisely from the efforts of local self-government, the adoption of quality management decisions depends on the rational and effi-cient use of budget funds and the successful development of the community.
IMPERATIVES OF BUDGETARY FINANCING OF SOCIAL PROTECTION AND SOCIAL SECURITY IN UKRAINE
Authors: RIPPA Maria
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The state of financial provision of social protection at the expense of budgetary funds is an important issue for each state.

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to scientifically substantiate the theoretical foundations of social protection of the population and the sources of its financial support.

Results. Expenditures on social protection of the population occupy a significant place in the state expenditures of Ukraine. Through the system of social protection during 2010–2016, about 23% of GDP was allocated. A tendency towards a decrease in their share (in 2016 – 18,2%) was revealed. Budget financing takes the lead in the system of sources of financial support. Due to the budget system, 10.8% is distributed, while in the structure of total expenditures of the Consolidated Budget expenditures on social protection and social security make up 59,6%. A comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of volumes and structure of budget financing during 2007–2017 was conducted. A tendency towards annual growth of expenditures on social protection has been established, and it has been found that their growth rates during the investigated period significantly exceeded GDP growth rates. A significant level of centralization is established. Such a situation requires the optimization of budgetary expenditures on social security and social security and the modernization of sources of their financial support.

Conclusions. The main vectors for improving the budget financing of social protection and social security in Ukraine are:
– decentralization of budget financing of social protection and social security;
– provision of social transfers based on the verification of the property and financial status of the recipients;
– the targeted nature of social assistance;
– monetization of subsidies;
– optimization of the state policy in the labor market with a view to its rapid adaptation to structural changes taking place in the economy; since socially-market economy is aimed not only at social protection, but also the creation of such an organizational and economic mechanism that would contribute to reducing the part of the population that needs state paternalistic care (social assistance).
PROBLEMS AND DIRECTIONS OF MODERNIZATION OF TAX REGULATION IN UKRAINE
Authors: DESIATNIUK Oksana , HUZELA Iryna
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The place of tax regulation in the implementation of effective tax transformations is investigated. The problems of tax regulation in the context of the imperfect legal and regulatory framework of taxation, the complexity of the tax administration procedure, and the spread of tax evasion practice are identified. The directions of modernization of tax regulation with orientation on optimal combination of fiscal and regulatory functions of taxes are outlined for coordination and harmonization of interests of taxpayers and the state.

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the issues of tax regulation and outline ways of its modernization taking into account national features of the Ukrainian economy.

Results. In Ukraine the first stage of modernization of tax regulation has been initiated in the context of the formation of an integrated legislative framework on taxation, institutional provision of the administration and payment procedure. At the same time, transformations in the field of tax regulation should be aimed at achieving the strategic goals of socio-economic development of the country, increase and acceleration of innovation and investment processes in the country.

Conclusions. Tax regulation in Ukraine is still not an effective tool for socio-economic development of the state. An inappropriate and unjustified choice of its methods leads to a reduction in the efficiency of tax administration, an increase in their share in the expenses of enterprises, a narrowing of the tax base and the non-observance of equal competitive conditions in the economic space of the country. This, in turn, will prevent the intensification of innovation and investment processes and the achievement of high rates of socio-economic development of the state.
SYSTEMATIZATION OF THE EFFECTS THAT ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXPANSION OF TRANSNATIONAL BANK CAPITAL
Authors: TKACHENKO Natalia , MOMOT Olexander
Published: October 2019

Introduction. Openness to transnational financial flows is one of the most important indicators of the development of banking systems. The advocates of openness of banking systems for the entry of transnational banks as positive characteristics indicate increased competition in the banking sector, increased financial stability and efficiency, application of the newest management methods, diffusion of banking innovations, consolidation of both prudential standards and standards of regulation and supervision of banking activities. The purpose.

The purpose of the article is to study the signs of globalization of financial space and the main forms of the presence of foreign banks in the territory of the host country and identify a set of risks and effects arising from the expansion of transnational bank capital.

Results. The main consequences of the openness of banking systems for the expansion of transnational bank capital are investigated in the article. The main forms of the presence of foreign banks in the territory of the host country are identified, namely: representation of a foreign bank, a branch of a foreign bank, a bank with foreign participation and a subsidiary bank. The factors influencing the choice by a transnational bank of a certain organizational form of presence in foreign markets are determined. The differences in the behavior of branches of transnational banks and subsidiary banks in the financial markets of the host country are examined. A set of risks emerged in the case of the openness of the banking system and the presence of branches of transnational banks is identified. A set of effects generated by the expansion of transnational bank capital is investigated.

Conclusions. The removal of barriers to capital flows must be coordinated with certain measures in macroeconomic policy. Failure to comply with this condition can lead to crisis phenomena, growth of external debt, especially short-term, and threaten the financial stability of the state.
METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF FINANCIAL RISK ANALYSIS AS AN INSTRUMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Authors: PORTOVARAS Tetiana
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The article deal with the risks and its influence on the enterprises activity within the uncertainty. The essence, classification and analysis of risks is generalized, on the basis of which their own understanding is proposed. The question of forecasting the probability of bankruptcy as a widely used method of risk management is focused, its advantages and disadvantages at the present stage of development of the domestic economy are shown.

Purpose. The aim of the paper is justifying the methodological approach to the analysis of financial risks in order to increase the efficiency of their management.

Results. The financial risks are investigating taking into account theoretical approach as for the interpretation of the economic content of “risks” and substantive approach to their analysis. According to this the author suggests to consider “risks” as the probability of deterioration of the financial state of enterprise as a result of negative influence of risk factors. The methodological approach to the analysis of financial risks is proposed. In the essence of this approach are the stages of: risks identification (with the purpose of identify the risk areas of operational and financial activity of legal entities); analyzing (with the aim to isolate the risk factors); minimizing of risks (justifying the ways of risk management). The methodical principles of bankruptcy of enterprises are investigated; the methodology of its analyzing within the specific of financial and economic activity of domestic entities and the size of its financial results is substantiated.

Conclusions. The methodology of analysis of financial risks is actual today because there are lack of effective approaches to risk analyzing as a way of risk management. Proposed approach allows concentrating on risk factors and according to it to raise effectiveness to risk management.
Solar Power And Wind Power Management System Using Power Line Communication Using PSO
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of EEE, Bharath Institute of Higher education and Research, Tamilnadu, India, Vijayaragavan Dr. S. P. , Jayalakshmi Dr. V. ,   Associate Professor, Department of EEE, Bharath Institute of Higher education and Research, Tamilnadu, India, Kumar M. Krishna ,   Assistant Professor, Department of EEE, Bharath Institute of Higher education and Research, Tamilnadu, India
Published: October 2019

This enterprise proposes Particle swarm upgrade based TCSC Compensator in solar primarily based breeze mixture station for Reactive electricity the board and brief adequacy exam. It also hopes to choose the placing parameters of TCSC (Thyristor controlled series Compensator) controller using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). The self sufficient cream structure has been reproduced under distinct stacking situations for which a alternate paintings display has been considered. affects due to variable weight, Wind manipulate data and solar fueled insolation have been focused and the distinct direct of the shape has been concentrated inside the midst of normal and accuse situation. era effects related to Reactive strength repayment and voltage sufficiency have been improvised with PSO. [19],[20],[21]
Modular Configurations for RAID Architecture
Authors:   Assistant Professor Department of CSE,Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research,TamilNAdu, Priya N. , Pothumani S. ,   Assistant Professor Department of CSE,Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research,TamilNAdu, Kavitha R. ,   Associate Professor Department of CSE,Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research,TamilNAdu
Published: October 2019

Beginning late, much research has been given to the assessment of red-dull trees; oppositely, few have assessed the assessment of RAID. in our appraisal, we disconfirm the influencing unification with respect to the lookaside support and virtual machines. Our spotlight in this work isn't on whether colossal multiplayer online envisioning diversions and data recovery frameworks can enthusiasm to answer this issue, yet rather on proposing new relentless data (Nur).
Sheltered, Tenuous in Sequence
Authors:   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., I Mary Linda , Vimala D. ,   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., C Anuradha ,   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: October 2019

Recent advances in psychoacoustic models and read- write modalities are based entirely on the assumption that neural networks and redundancy [1] are not in conflict with Lamport clocks. Given the current status of adaptive configurations, scholars particularly desire the deployment of DHCP. Torsel, our new heuristic for the investigation of Boolean logic, is the solution to all of these obstacles.
Handy Tech-Medicine
Authors:   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., SP Priyadharshini. , Velvizhi R. ,   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., S Sadagopan ,   Department of Computer science and Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: October 2019

The high price of medicines is a major concern in India. High prices make medicines unaffordable and threaten to the people. Beside this price confusion there also a confusion will exists in which treatment system to choose. In India, there are many treatment systems which majorly includes Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. The proposal of our project will provide knowledge to the people in all medical firms including the treatments and medicines. Our solution is presented in the form of android app. It includes three categories Allopathy, Homeopathy and Ayurveda. It is used to compare the costs of medicines of various brands. It can help out to filter the cheapest branded medicine. It allows online purchase of medicine, pill remainder, emergency tips, health tips, articles, offers and online consultation with doctors. It also involves GPS tracking system to find the nearby hospitals and medical shops. The major advantage of our app is it can provide the comparison solution in all medical firms. So the details like cost difference, treatment difference, side effects, chemical composition, natural medicines, food methods all come into one application.