bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interparental Conflict and Emerging Adults’ Psychological Distress: Do Cognitive Appraisals Matter?
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Yalçın , SAĞKAL Ali Serdar
Published: January 2020

Exposure to
interparental conflict is a risk factor for psychological problems in emerging
adulthood. The present study explored the links among interparental conflict,
cognitive appraisals, and psychological distress in emerging adulthood. Three
hundred thirteen emerging adults (228 females, 72.8%; 85 males, 27.2%) between
the ages of 18 to 27 (M = 19.86, SD = 1.54) participated in the research.
Participants completed measures of Perception of Interparental Conflict Scale
(CPIC), Threat and Self-blame scales of the CPIC, and Brief Symptom Inventory
(BSI). Findings showed that interparental conflict directly affected the
appraisals of threat and self-blame in emerging adulthood. Results from
multiple mediation analyses indicated that appraisals of threat and self-blame
fully mediate the relationship between interparental conflict and
psychological distress. That is, interparental conflict was linked to
increased appraisals of threat and self-blame, which in turn was related to
greater psychological distress. Results suggest that exposure to interparental
conflict is still a potential risk factor beyond childhood and adolescence
period.
Genel Tutumlar Ve İnanışlar Ölçeği Kısa Formu’nun Türkçe’ye Uyarlama, Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması Çalışması
Authors: ARTIRAN Murat
Published: January 2020

Rasyonel Duygucu Davranışçı Terapi (RDDT), bilişsel
davranışçı terapiler arasında irrasyonel inanışları psikolojik danışmanlık
süreçlerinde merkezi konumda ele alan bir terapi yaklaşımıdır. Söz konusu
kurama göre irrasyonel inanışların psikolojik rahatsızlıkların kaynağı olduğu
varsayılır. Bu çalışma ile RDDT’de sıkça kullanılan Genel Tutum ve İnanışlar
Ölçeğinin Kısa Formu’nun (GTİÖ-K) dil eşdeğerlilik çalışması, açımlayıcı ve
doğruyalıcı faktör analizleri, iç tutarlılık analizi, test tekrar test analizi
ve ölçüt bağıntılı geçerlik analizleri gerçekleştirilerek Türkçe’ye uyarlama
çalışması yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi 901 katlımcıdan oluşmuştur. Alan
yazında irrasyonel inanışları ölçen birçok ölçme aracı olmasına rağmen bu
ölçekler fazlaca madde içermeleri, bilişsel süreçlerle duygusal ve davranışsal
unsuları birbirine karıştırmaları, faktör yapılarının kuramsal varsayımlara
uyum göstermemesi, kültürler arası farklılıkları sınırlı düzeyde karşılamları
bakımlarından eleştiri almaktadır. 26 maddelik GTİÖ-K’nın sözkonusu
eleştirilere göreceli olarak daha az maruz 
kaldığı söylenebilir. Bu çalışmada ölçeğin iç tutarlılık katsayısı .84
olarak bulgulanmıştır. Ölçeğin test-tekrar test sonuçları da ölçümler arasında
yüksek oranda tutarlılık göstermiştir. Orijinal ölçek 7 faktörlü bir yapıda
irrasyonel inanışları ölçmektedir. Türkçe formunun açımlayıcı faktör analizi
sonuçları bu yapıyı ortaya koymuştur. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi de orijinal 7
faktörlü yapıyı desteklemiştir. Ölçüt bağıntılı geçerlik sonuçları, diğer
ölçeklerle istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkiler ortaya koymuştur. Elde edilen
bulgulara göre ölçeğin Türkçe’ye uyarlanmış halinin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu
söylenebilir.
On Ancient Greek Thymiateria and Their Purpose
Authors:   National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture, Rysiaieva Maryna
Published: January 2020

The paper looks at the ancient Greek thymiateria and aims at finding data in literary, epigraphic and visual sources that would cast light on the use of thymiateria in private and public rituals of the VIІ th century BC – IVth century AD. Systematic collection of data and its comparative historical analysis were in the core of the methodology. Among the main methods of analysing the collected sources, one should mention empirical, analytical, structural-typological and iconographical methods. A thymiaterion (an incense burner) is firstly mentioned in the Vth century BC in Herodotus’ Historia. In centuries to come, the panhellenic name of thymiaterion would dominate and enter to Roman and Germanic languages. This device was used solely with fire, charcoal or heated pebbles to burn aromatic compounds, incense and aromatic plants and flowers in particular. Thymiateria didn’t have any fixed shapes or sizes. In narrative sources, they were also named bomiskos, libanotis (libanotris), escharis, tripodiskos etc. In this paper, I examine the basic constructive elements of thymiateria. As visual sources and lyric poetry suggest, they were used in the archaic period. The earliest instance of the use of thymiateria in the ritual practice date late to the VIth century BC in the Phanagoria of the Bosporus. The thymiateria is depicted on mostly in mythological scenes on the Athenian red-figure pottery late of the Vth – IVth centuries BC found in Panticapaeum and in the surrounding area. The Greek iconography of mythological scenes on the vases was clear for the locals. The majority of visual, numismatics and epigraphic sources that reveal the use of thymiateria on the Bosporus are dating to the IVth–ІІth centuries BC, when they were spread in Hellenistic Greece and, especially in sanctuaries of Delos. Although aroma was an essential part of thymiateria culture, only Orphic Hymns cast light on the use of particular incenses (in pure form or in compound) for each gods or heroes. One important question persists: which aromas were burnt in thymiateria and from which countries were they brought to Greece? From literary sources, we know that plant-based aromas, namely incense and myrrh were brought from South Arabia and Syria. Thymiateria were used during rituals in sanctuaries and temples, during religious processions, funerals, symposiums and wedding that were accompanied by aromatic smoke. The present essay should be regarded as a starting point for the further in-depth study of thymiateria from the Northern Black sea region and Olbia in particular.
Sorption properties of saponite clay, in situ modified by poly(4-vinylpyridine-co-styrene), towards Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), Mn(ІІ) and Fe(III) ions
Authors: Yanovska Elina , Nikolaeva Olena , Kondratenko Olena , Vretik Liudmila
Published: January 2020

In situ modification with copolymer of 4-vinylpyridine and styrene (molar ratio 3:1) of natural mineral saponite from deposit Tashkivske(Ukraine) by radical polymerization was carried out. Anchorage of organic polymer 4-vinylpyridine-co- styrene on the mineral surface was proved by IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy. The amount of immobilized copolymer in the synthesized composite material according to the thermogravimetric analysis is 8.5 wt.%. The recorded adsorption capacity of the composite with respect to Cu(II), Pb(II) and Fe(III) ions was increased in comparison with native mineral saponite.
Scaling of Peak Ground Displacement with Seismic Moment above the Mexican Subduction Thrust
Authors: Singh Shri Krishna , Pérez-Campos Xyoli , Ordaz Mario , Iglesias Arturo , Kostoglodov Vladimir
Published: January 2020

We use accelerograms, seismograms, and data from sparse continuous Global Positioning System (GPS) and campaign-mode GPS stations, deployed along the Pacific coast of Mexico, to study scaling of horizontal peak ground displacement (PGD) with seismic moment (M0) in the epicentral zone above the Mexican subduction thrust. The thrust interface is located at a depth of ∼25  km below the coast. We select recordings with (S–P) time ≤5.9  s (R≤46  km) and reduce the amplitudes to (S–P) time of 3.2 s (R  =  25  km). The dataset consists of 58 events and covers a M0 range of 1013–1021  N·m. We find that the double integration of accelerograms, using piecewise linear detrending schemes, leads to sufficiently accurate estimation of PGD to study the scaling relation. The sparse data for great earthquakes are complemented with theoretical static displacement computed using the model of Okada (1992). For earthquakes with M0≤1.26×1018  N·m (Mw≤6.0) the point-source, far-field approximation holds, and the PGD data follows theoretically expected M02/3 scaling. For great earthquakes (M0>1.26×1021  N·m; Mw>8.0), static offset (which is approximately equivalent to PGD) scales as M01/3. About two-thirds of the observed PGD data fall within a factor of 0.67 and 1.5 of the relation given above. The relationship may be useful in earthquake engineering as well as for rapid estimation of magnitude for early tsunami alert.
Effectiveness and side effects of dimethyl fumarate in multiple sclerosis after 12 months of follow up: An Iranian clinical trial
Authors: Foroughipour Mohsen , Gazeran Sahar
Published: January 2020

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic disorder with a considerable global burden. During the last decades, some pharmaceutical treatments have been approved for patients with MS. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is one of these drugs which has been reported to have early promising results in recent studies, but the efficacy of this drug in patients with MS is still being studied in different parts of the world. In the present study, we evaluated the effectiveness of DMF therapy on reducing relapses, lesions, and disability in Iranian patients with MS.
Methods: The present single-arm before-after study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran [Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial (IRCT) code: IRCT20190121042439N1]. Every patient who was diagnosed with relapsing MS was considered eligible to enroll in the present clinical trial. Before receiving DMF therapy, the baseline liver function tests and complete blood count were obtained from all individuals. Also, a baseline brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was obtained and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) was documented from all patients. After receiving 240 mg DMF twice daily for 12 months, the laboratory and imaging measurements as well as EDSS were repeated. Furthermore, the total number of relapses within the study period was recorded. Satisfaction with DMF treatment was determined by answering a yes-no question.
Results: A total number of 50 patients enrolled in the study and most of them were female (80%). There was a significant decrease in EDSS score and gadolinium (GD)-enhancing lesions after the study period (P < 0.001 for each). Moreover, the attacks significantly dropped after the study period (P < 0.001) and 86% of patients were satisfied with their treatment.
Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that 240 mg DMF administered twice daily can effectively reduce disability and provide satisfaction within the first year of therapy in patients with MS.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome with spinal cord involvement as the first presentation of lupus nephritis
Authors: Okhovat Ali Asghar , Abdi Siamak , Fatehi Farzad
Published: January 2020

A 23-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department with the history of headache, serial seizures, and decreased the level of consciousness from a week before. At admission, blood pressure was 230/170 mmHg, and creatinine level was 7.6 mg/dl. Initial brain and cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed hyperintense lesions on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) in bilateral occipital lobes and a longitudinally extensive lesion in the spinal cord (Figure 1, A-C). In the laboratory investigations, the level of anti-double stranded DNA was 45 IU/ml (normal < 10 IU/ml) and anti-nuclear antibody titer was high (> 1/160). Moreover, in renal biopsy, lupus nephritis was reported. Two weeks later, after hypertension treatment, the hyperintense signals wholly disappeared (Figure 1, D-F).
Figure 1. Axial fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicating hypersignal lesions in parieto-occipital areas in favor of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) at admission (A, B); sagittal T2 cervical MRI demonstrating a longitudinally extensive lesion in the spinal cord at admission (C); two weeks later, the hyperintense signals had completely disappeared on the brain and spinal cord MRIs (D-F).
Ptosis following botulinum toxin injection in hemifacial spasm
Authors: Jamshidian-Tehrani Mansooreh , Mehrjardi Hadi Z. , Kasaee Abolfazl , Yadegari Samira
Published: January 2020

Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by irregular involuntary tonic or clonic contractions of muscles innervated by the seventh cranial nerve. Patients usually need long-term treatment, as spontaneous remission is infrequent.
Repeated botulinum toxin injection has been shown as a safe and successful treatment for symptomatic relief in patients with HFS.1 Side effects are usually mild and transient. Ptosis has been reported in about 24% of patients with HFS probably due to diffusion of toxin to levator palpebrae superioris muscle.2 However, the frequency of ptosis in patients with HFS has not been addressed yet, due to causes other than botulinum toxin side effect.
Herein, we present a case of HFS who presented to our clinic with complaint of complete ptosis and progressive pain early after botulinum toxin injection. Despite initial negative evaluations, further work up revealed a compressive lesion.
A 75-year-old man presented with left severe ptosis since 3 weeks ago (Figure 1). He was known case of left HFS since 4 years ago, and botulinum toxin had been regularly injected for his symptom relief in orbicularis oculi, corrugator, and procerus muscles.
 
Figure 1. Left Blepharoptosis one week after botulinum toxin injection
 
The patient stated that this new ptosis had begun within a week after his last Dysport (Ipsen, Ltd., Slough, Berkshire, UK) injection while he had no ptosis in his previous injections. In past medical history, he had ischemic heart disease, hypertension, cataract extraction of both eyes, and glaucoma surgery on his right eye. He had been admitted to the neurology ward of a general hospital.
Changes in emergency department visits for respiratory and cardiovascular disease after closure of a coking operation near Pittsburgh, PA
Authors: Brink LuAnn Lynn , Marshall Lynne Pavlic , Hacker Karen Ann , Talbott Evelyn O.
Published: January 2020

Introduction: In Allegheny County (AC), PA, US, closure of a large coke plant in January 2016 presented an opportunity to investigate the contribution of air pollutants to health outcomes in a nearby community.
Materials and methods: The Allegheny County Health Department, (ACHD), Division of Air Quality, had begun monitoring pollutants near the plant since June 2011. The rates of hospitalizations and ED visits for cardio- vascular and respiratory disease were compared in the exposed community and two control areas: exposed control, with another coking operation; and unexposed control.
Results: Of the study and two control areas, particulate matter concentrations decreased the most in the study area, from 10.9 µg/m3 to 9.7 µg/m3. Benzene decreased substantially in that area, from 0.27 ppm to 0.10 ppm. ED visits for cardiovascular, respiratory, and asthma were significantly higher in the ex- posed group in 2015 compared to 2016. There were no temporal differences in either control groups. There was a 26.5% decrease in cardiovascular ED visits, a 37.9% decrease in respiratory ED visits, and a 3-5 fold decrease in ED visits due to asthma. These decreases were not seen in exposed and unex- posed control areas. A case-crossover analysis confirmed that daily ED visits were significantly associated with daily particulate matter levels, controlling for temperature.
Conclusion: With the closure of a large Coke Plant facility, we found that   a modest decrease in particulate matter and a notable decrease in benzene concentration were associated with a significant decrease in emergency room visits not previously documented in other studies.
Determination of dust storms by Hoffman index in Tehran, Iran and com-pare with remote sensing, and responsible organizations from March 2014 through March 2015
Authors: Zeydabadi Azam , Naddafi Kazem , Nabizadeh Ramin , Hassanvand Mohammad Sadegh , Golpaygani Abdol Ali
Published: January 2020

Introduction: The occurrence of dust storms in recent years, has led to the use of data recorded in ground measurements stations to determine the sourc-es and investigate the occurrence of these storms in the past; however, it is as-sociated with the possibility of measurement errors or failures in some cases. Materials and methods: In this study, using the data records by synoptically stations, dust storms that occurred in Tehran during March 21, 2014 to March 20, 2015 were determined.
 
To verify the detected cases of dust storms through the index, satellite imag-ery was collected and analyzed on the days. For remote sensing, Modis Level 1 images were processed using the ENVI 5.3. In order to show dust, NDDI, BTD (32-31), and BTD (20-31) indices were used. Finally, the sensitivity and specificity of all two items were compared with the weather data announced on these days; using R software.
 
Results: Results indicate, compared to actual observations, that the sensitiv-ity of this method was 100% and its specificity was 98%.
 
Conclusion: Because the index used in this study consisted of three parame-ters of wind speed, PM10 concentration, and horizontal visibility, it minimized the possibility of mistakes due to the simultaneous use of all three parameters to show dust storms.
Characterization of Multi-agent systems: A systematic mapping study
Authors: Fernando Andaluz Espinosa Diego , Alejandro Molina Palma Patricio , Rubén Caiza Caizabuano José
Published: January 2020

Multi-agent systems have gained a lot of interest in articles, conferences and magazines. However, it is still a recent issue which is not understood or the scope of it is unknown. The objective of this work is to investigate in more detail the articles and to build a preliminary classification system to structure the field of Multi-agent systems. As a result, an overview of this area of research can be obtained through the response to the research questions posed.
Resumen. Los sistemas multi-agente han ganado un interés muy grande en artículos, conferencias y revistas. Sin embargo sigue siendo un tema reciente el cual no se comprende ni se conoce los alcances del mismo. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo investigar con más detalle los artículos y construir un sistema de clasificación preliminar para estructurar el campo de los sistemas Multi-agente. Como resultado, se espera proporcionar una visión general de esta área de investigación a través de responder a las preguntas de investigación planteadas. Creemos que el presente trabajo será una herramienta que encontrará ámbitos todavía aun no investigados.
MEAC: An experience to keep the production line active in the software development process
Authors: Caiza Luis , Chicaiza Doris , P. Reyes Ch Rolando , Montaluisa Franklin
Published: January 2020

Software development is not an easy process. Proof of this is the existence of numerous methodological proposals that have proven to be practical and efficient in a large number of projects. However, these methodologies have also presented problems in aspects of their application. To such an extent that they often need to be adapted to the realities of each project or company in order to improve the results obtained in their application. The aim of this article is to tell a real experience in a small development company in which several methodologies have been applied over the years, highlighting Scrum as the one that has brought better results. However, by applying it specifically to small projects, with few resources, limited times and changing requirements, the need to also adapt to this methodology for this type of project was born. We have called this adaptation MEAC, acronym that refers to an Empirical Method of Continuous Support whose purpose is to avoid time cuts in the generation and development of the software product, as well as to maintain the active production line of the software team active.
Resumen: El desarrollo de software no es un proceso fácil. Prueba de ello, es la existencia de numerosas propuestas metodológicas que han demostrado ser prácticas y eficientes en un gran número de proyectos. No obstante, estas metodologías también han presentado problemas en aspectos de su aplicación. A tal punto que, muchas de las veces se necesitan adaptarlas a realidades propias de cada proyecto o empresa con el fin de mejorar los procesos de desarrollo de software y obtener un producto de calidad. El objetivo de este artículo es contar una experiencia real en una empresa pequeña de desarrollo en la cual se ha aplicado varias metodologías al largo de los años, destacándose Scrum como la que mejores resultados ha traído. Sin embargo, al aplicarla específicamente en proyectos pequeños, con pocos recursos, tiempos limitados y requisitos cambiantes, ha nacido la necesidad de también adaptar a esta metodología para este tipo de proyectos. A esta adaptación la hemos llamado MEAC, siglas que se refieren a un Método Empírico de Apoyo Continuo cuya finalidad es evitar cortes de tiempo en la generación y desarrollo del producto software, así como mantener activa la línea de producción activa del equipo de software.
Technical Writer: A proposal to improve quality and documentation in the agile methodology "Scrum"
Authors: Osorio Kléver , Luis Rosero José , P. Reyes Ch. Rolando
Published: January 2020

Software development companies that choose to work with the agile Scrum methodology focus their efforts on frequent product delivery, neglecting the documentation itself of the processes involved in development. Scrum teams are made up of highly trained technicians in whom trust is placed for the development of a software solution. To support the Scrum team in documentation issues, we propose to incorporate a new actor called Technical Writer into the team, who will be in charge from the beginning of carrying the documentation that merits according to the phases of software development, which will contribute to the delivery of a final product with quality and with the respective documentation. We conclude that although the documentation is not the strength of the agile Scrum methodology, it is very necessary to deliver a quality product to its customers.
Resumen. Las empresas  de  desarrollo  de  Software  que  optan  por  trabajar  con la metodología ágil como Scrum, centran sus esfuerzos en la entrega frecuente  y priorizada de productos, descuidando en gran medida la documentación que se genera en sí durante los procesos inmersos en el desarrollo de software. Normalmente, los equipos de Scrum están conformados por técnicos altamente capacitados que  se orientan completamente al desarrollo de una solución software. Para apoyar al equipo Scrum en temas de documentación y elaboración de artefactos de software, proponemos incorporar dentro del equipo a un nuevo actor que lo hemos denominado: “Technical Writer”, quien se encargará de llevar la documentación desde el principio del proceso Scrum y en las actividades donde se amerite en las fases del desarrollo del software. La propuesta apunta a que los técnicos del equipo Scrum aporten de mejor manera en la entrega de un producto final con calidad y con una adecuada documentación. Concluimos que a pesar de que la documentación no es el fuerte de la metodología ágil Scrum, es muy necesaria para entregar un producto de calidad a sus clientes.
Application of the DSDM methodology and the Django framework for the patient registration system of the Alfonso Villagómez pediatric hospital emergency service
Authors: Hidalgo Blanca , Guaiña Jonny , Ramos Vinicio , Yumiseba Piedad , Gutiérrez Christian
Published: January 2020

This work shows the development of a computerized system for registering emergency patients at Alfonso Villagómez Hospital, using the DSDM(Dynamic Systems Development Method) agile development methodology in which 150 requirements expressed in UML(Unified Modeling language) diagrams were obtained for greater understanding; The PyCharm integrated development environment, the Django frameworks under the language Python and Bootstrap were used for the design of the templates and database management system PostgreSQL. The architecture applied was MTV(Model Template View) and once the system was implemented, the usability of software was evaluated according to the ISO/IEC 9126 standard, using the survey called USE (utility, satisfaction and ease of use), for the hypothesis the test was applied Chi square and it is concluded that the computer system is useful and meets the needs of users.
Resumen. Este trabajo muestra el desarrollo de un sistema informático del registro de pacientes de emergencia del Hospital Alfonso Villagómez, utilizando la metodología de desarrollo ágil DSDM(Metodología de Desarrollo de Sistemas Dinámicos) en el cual se obtuvieron 150 requerimientos expresados en diagramas UML(lenguaje unificado de modelado) para mayor comprensión; para el desarrollo del sistema se utilizó el entorno de desarrollo integrado PyCharm, los frameworks Django bajo el lenguaje Python y Bootstrap para el diseño de plantillas y como gestor de base de datos PostgreSQL. La arquitectura aplicada fue MTV(Modelo, Vista, Plantilla) y una vez implantado el sistema se evaluó la usabilidad de software según el estándar ISO/IEC 9126, mediante la encuesta denominada USE (utilidad, satisfacción y facilidad de uso), para la prueba de la hipótesis se aplicó la prueba de chi cuadrado y se concluye que el sistema informático es útil y satisface las necesidades de los usuarios.
Analysis of mobile applications that help skin care through facial recognition: A systematic analysis
Authors: José Ruben Caiza Caizabuano , Pasuña José Luis Mise , Andaluz Espinosa Diego Fernando , Patricio Reyes Chicango Rolando
Published: January 2020

The knowledge and integration of new technologies has shown that it is possible to improve access to health services, such as skin care and diagnosis of pathologies in the area of dermatology, applying mobile technologies and ap- plications. In this systematic review it seeks to investigate mobile applications that use intelligent systems that help skin care through facial recognition. The investigation was carried out between 2010 and 2018, finding 168 articles that resemble the subject; that were reduced to 28 articles with available text, after a dissertion of articles that did not contribute to the research as well as repeated. Finally, three of them were chosen to begin the topic of study. The present review allows us to conclude that there is a guideline for using mobile applications and technologies for the care and diagnosis of pathologies on the skin by means of algorithms, models, techniques and methods applying intelligent systems. How- ever, the integration of mobile applications directly for skin care is just beginning the research field, but offers promising processes and results.
Resumen. El conocimiento e integración de nuevas tecnologías, ha demostrado que se puede mejorar el acceso a servicios de la salud, como es al cuidado de la piel  y diagnóstico de patologías en el área de la dermatología, aplicando tecnologías  y aplicaciones móviles. En esta revisión sistemática busca indagar aplicaciones móviles que usan sistemas inteligentes que ayuden al cuidado de la piel mediante reconocimiento facial. La indagación fue realizada entre 2010 y 2018, encontrando 168 artículos que se asemejan al tema; que se redujeron a 28 artículos con texto disponible, luego de una dicersion de artículos que no aportaban a la investigación como también repetidos. Finalmente, tres de ellos se eligió para empezar el tema  de estudio. La presente revisión permite concluir que hay una directriz para usar aplicaciones y tecnologías móviles para el cuidado y el diagnostico de patologías sobre la piel mediante algoritmos, modelos, técnicas y métodos aplicando sistemas inteligentes. Sin embargo, la integración de aplicaciones móviles directamente para elcuidado de la piel, apenas inicia el campo de investigación, pero ofrece procesos y resultados prometedores.
Pedagogical tool for programming and reading a PIC microcontroller by means of an embedded Raspberry pi system and an easy-to-use graphical interface
Authors: Ernesto Serrato Maldonado Mario , Alfonzo Blanco Canon Robin , Barrera Prieto Fabian
Published: January 2020

In this paper is presented the development of a system for the control of a PIC18F4550 microcontroller from a user-friendly interface implemented in a Raspberry Pi 3, where the detailed description of full hardware and software is made, as goal to make a tool that reduces the problems when someone is learning microcontrollers in a classic subject of this technology in the ECCI University. A better understanding of the microcontroller registers and functions was obtained in the tests, thus this system will be an useful tool to the teaching of microcontrollers.
Resumen. En el siguiente trabajo se presenta el desarrollo de un sistema para el control de un microcontrolador PIC18F4550 a partir de una interfaz de fácil uso implementada en una Raspberry Pi 3, donde se hace la descripción a detalle de todo el hardware  y software implementado, con la finalidad de hacer una herramienta que reduzca los problemas a la hora de aprender microcontroladores en una materia clásica de esta tecnología en la Universidad ECCI. Se obtuvo en las pruebas un mejor entendimiento de los registros y funciones del microcontrolador, siendo esto un complemento útil a la enseñanza de microcontroladores.
Use of exploit for vulnerability detection of Linux Servers
Authors: Aquino Cruz Mario , Ibarra Manuel , Loayza Carrasco Wildor , IlasacaCahuata Edwar , Sotomayor Chahuaya José Abdón , Apaza-Tarqui Alejandro
Published: January 2020

At present, any computer equipment connected to the Internet is exposed to various threats, and the risk to which the servers are exposed when providing services in  the cloud is no stranger. One way to prevent it is to act early, detecting the potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited by the attackers. In this way the probability of success of the attacks made is reduced. This article shows techniques for the detection of vulnerabilities with the use of exploit on Linux servers, making use of ethical hacking practices; since the use of these servers is in great demand by software developers and architects, whether it is because of the open source license it has, the ease of use and implementation of different services in these servers, and the security issue. For this, different phases were developed called recognition, port scanning, enumeration of services, vulnerability scanning, obtaining access and maintaining access. They are necessary to carry out each of the phases for their execution. The results obtained with the use of exploits were satisfactory for the detection of vulnerabilities of the different services that work on a linux server; With this information you can reduce the risks to which these servers are exposed, providing different services and working with valuable information.
Resumen. En la actualidad cualquier equipo de cómputo conectado a internet está expuesta a diversas amenazas, y no es ajena el riesgo a los que están expuestos los servidores al brindar servicios en la nube. Una manera de prevenirlo es actuar anticipadamente, detectando las vulnerabilidades potenciales que pueden ser aprovechadas por los atacantes. De esta manera se disminuye la probabilidad de éxito de los ataques realizados. El presente artículo muestra técnicas para la detección de vulnerabilidades con el uso de exploit en servidores linux, haciendo uso de las prácticas de hackeo ético; ya que el uso de estos servidores tiene mucha demanda por los desarrolladores y arquitectos de software, sea por la licencia open source que tiene, la facilidad de uso e implementación de distintos servicios en estos servidores, y el tema de seguridad. Para esto se desarrollaron diferentes fases llamadas reconocimiento, escaneo de puertos, enumeración de servicios, escaneo de vulnerabilidades, obtener el acceso y mantener el acceso. Son necesarios realizar cada una de las fases para la ejecución de las mismas. Los resultados obtenidos con el uso de exploits fueron satisfactorios para la detección de vulnerabilidades de los diferentes servicios que funcionan en un servidor linux; con esta información se puede reducir los riesgos a los cuales están expuestos estos servidores que brinda diferentes servicios y trabajan con información valiosa.
La retórica populista como amenaza a los derechos humanos en Europa: Posicionamiento de las instituciones supranacionales
Authors: Avilés Hernández Elena
Published: January 2020

La retórica populista acontecida desde hace no mucho tiempo en Europa, solo ha acentuado las divisiones sociales y la segregación de ciertos grupos minoritarios que han visto cómo se vulneraban sus derechos a favor de un nuevo concepto de seguridad. Las principales víctimas de esta situación son extranjeros y minorías étnicas, grupos percibidos como una amenaza para la cohesión y el orden social; una percepción que se ha radicalizado a través de los medios y las redes sociales. Esta situación es parte de un contexto de crecientes tensiones, extremismo religioso y radicalismo violento que, en algunos casos, es utilizado por la propia élite gubernamental para apoyar cambios legislativos o justificar intervenciones arbitrarias. El resultado: una restricción de derechos fundamentales legitimada por los propios gobiernos.Recibido: 27.10.2019 Aceptado: 21.11.2019 Publicación en línea: 31.12.2019
La multa civil en el ordenamiento jurídico francés: “cuando las barbas de tu vecino…”
Authors: Pérez Borges Efrén
Published: January 2020

En el ordenamiento jurídico francés, como en el español, se ha afirmado tradicionalmente la exclusiva función reparadora de la responsabilidad civil, descartando toda función preventiva o punitiva. Sin embargo, en el ámbito del derecho internacional privado se ha afirmado con rotundidad que instituciones como los daños punitivos anglosajones no son contrarias al orden público francés. De hecho, no es difícil encontrar reminiscencias preventivo-punitivas tanto en las decisiones judiciales como en determinadas instituciones legales del orden civil. Estas hallan su cúspide en la multa civil que ya se ha introducido en el ordenamiento francés, por vía del derecho de competencia, y que viene estando prevista, para el ámbito civil general, por todos los proyectos de modificación del Código Civil francés desde hace más de una década. En este sentido, la evolución seguida en Francia, tendente a expandir las finalidades del orden civil, puede servir de guía o advertencia para nuestro propio ordenamiento.Recibido: 14.06.2019 Aceptado: 16.12.2019 Publicación en línea: 31.12.2019
Integration of migrants in Italy: local actors and African communities
Authors: Dömös Mariann , Tarrósy István
Published: January 2020

Italy is undoubtedly one of the key actors in the current international “migration crisis” in the Mediterranean region. The paper aims to provide an overview of both the opportunities and problems for the Italian integration policy as of today. The authors intend to indicate the role of civil organisations in the ‘Italian migration issue’ and to emphasize the uniqueness of their initiatives. The study will provide an insight into one of the major immigrant communities, the Africans, through the civil organisations which have been working with them. The paper, based especially on empirical field experiences, is the result of a two-and-a-half-year research in Italy with different scholarships, coupled with other field trips in several sub-Saharan African countries.
A new challenge for urban planning in Turkey: socio-spatial impacts of forced migration
Authors: Levent Tolga
Published: January 2020

In recent decades, forced migration has become a globally salient issue for both developed and developing countries. As a developing country, Turkey is a significant destination for forced migration, with more than 3.6 million Syrian immigrants. This study concentrates on the socio-spatial impacts of forced migration in Turkish cities where Syrian immigrants have been concentrated and aims to answer the question: “Does forced migration produce an urban crisis in such cities?” The study leads to a prescription about new qualities of urban planning for coping with the urban crisis through a resilience strategy.
The village fund as a support tool in spatial planning activities: a case study of Poland
Authors: Feltynowski Marcin
Published: January 2020

With respect to space, local authorities may deploy diverse instruments designed to promote the engagement of local communities in the spatial planning and decision-making process. The Village (Polish: Sołecki) Fund, established for rural and urban-rural communes, is one of the ways for achieving this goal. Resources from the Village Fund may be used for, e.g. spatial planning, which is one of a commune’s own tasks. The activities related to the Village Fund have triggered studies focused on the units which run such funds and, on the amounts, earmarked for goals pertaining to spatial planning. On top of that, the spatial distribution of communes delivering such tasks has also been assessed. The analyses covered statistics as well as budget queries in communes which allocated funds for activities connected with spatial planning.
Is Comprehensive Income Superior To Net Income In Equity Valuation? Evidence From The Capital Market Of Kuwait
Authors: Elshamy Mostafa , Alyousef Husain Y. , Al-Mudhaf Jassem
Published: January 2020

The study examines whether comprehensive income numbers reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have value relevance over net income in equity valuation. We use a sample of firms that are listed in Kuwait Stock Exchange from banking, investment, real estate, industrial, basic materials, telecommunications, consumer services, oil & gas and health care sectors during the years 2012-2015.The study applies a methodology used by Collins, Maydew and Weiss (1997) that is based on Ohlson (1995) equity valuation model and Theil (1971) technique to measure and compare the relative and the incremental explanatory power of comprehensive income and net income. The study provides evidence that comprehensive income is not superior to net income in equity valuation. Reporting other comprehensive income gains and losses as elements of the income statement produces a measure of earnings that decreases the explanatory power of the valuation model; decreases the incremental information content of earnings. Other comprehensive income gains and losses when added as an explanatory variable to the valuation model did not enhance significantly its explanatory power.The results we obtained supports the current requirement by the IFRS and US GAAP of deferring other comprehensive gains and losses and contributes to the literature on the value relevance of other comprehensive income gains and losses in emerging capital markets.
Prosuđivanje političara na moralnoj osnovi
Authors: Petrović Neven
Published: January 2020

Tekst preispituje rasprostranjenu praksom da se političarima ili kandidatima za političku funkciju nalaze moralni nedostaci te ih se zbog njih pokušava smijeniti ili im se ne dozvoljava da do funkcije uopće dođu. Glavna je autorova teza da je takva praksa u mnogim slučajevima iracionalna jer onemogućuje da na pozicije od javnog interesa dođu sposobni ljudi. Kako bi se ova tvrdnja obranila, spomenuti se moralni propusti najprije klasificiraju a potom se nude tri glavna argumenta kojima se želi pokazati da u barem tri vrste slučajeva političari svoj nemoral ne bi trebali plaćati funkcijom na kojoj se nalaze ili na koju aspiriraju. Na kraju se razmatraju i neki mogući prigovori iznesenom stajalištu.
Diskurs „post-istine”
Authors: Cvrtila Leon
Published: January 2020

Rad se bavi analizom i interpretacijom diskursa post-istine, to jest nizom narativa koji okružuju pojam „post-istine“ (eng. „post-truth“) koji je tijekom 2016. doživio eksploziju u javnoj sferi, inspiriran događajima Brexita i pobjede Donalda Trumpa na američkim izborima za predsjednika. Koristeći pristup kritičke analize diskursa te uvide sociologa Pierrea Bourdieua gradi se okvir za zahvaćanje predmeta, metodološki sklop za identifikaciju, prikupljanje i analizu podataka ali i za njegovo temeljno razumijevanje u kontekstu međuodnosa diskursa i društva. Na temelju internetskog pretraživanja prikupljeno je 419 relevantnih članaka na internetskim news portalima, magazinima, akademskim blogovima itd, od kojih je 203 ušlo u konačnu analizu. Prikupljeni sadržaj je sistematiziran te je diskurzivni sadržaj prikazan dijakronijski i tematski. Nakon detaljnog prikaza i interpretacije. Zaključuje se kako je diskurs post-istine ofanzivno-defanzivni poduhvat ocrtavanja linija političke i društvene borbe u suvremenom kontekstu. Ključan pojam istine je identificiran kao univerzalna vrijednost koja je ugrožena u sadašnjem trenutku od strane sila populista i demagoga koji su se okoristili nereguliranim medijima interneta i društvenih mreža. Diskurs post-istine poziva na ujedinjenje oko ideala istine, pod vodstvom onih koji imaju najveći uvid u nju – a to su znanstvenici, stručnjaci pa čak i novinari, shvaćeni kao nositelji epistemičkih vrlina. Na kraju, razmatra se budućnost i analitička korisnost pojma post-istine. Iako se on trudi razumjeti društvene promjene suvremenosti, u konačnici je preopterećen svojim političkim zahtjevima te stoga ne zadovoljava uvjete da postane koristan analitički pojam društvene znanosti. Rad kritizira njegovu viziju depolitizacije, gdje se „epistemički-deprivirani“ neprijatelji diskvalificiraju u moralnom registru, oduzimajući legitimnost njihovim zahtjevima i predstavljanjima, te zahtjeva uvođenje novih institucija kontrole informacija koje otvaraju vrata arbitrarnoj cenzuri i koncentriraju diskurzivnu moć na temelju nejasnog pojma istine. U zaključku se nudi nekoliko daljnjih smjerova istraživanja koji bi pomogli ne samo dodatno razumjeti diskurzivno-društveni aspekt diskursa post-istine nego i društvene fenomene koji ga inspiriraju.
Kapitalizam/demokratija, reprezentacija
Authors: Lošonc Alpar
Published: January 2020

Članak se fokusira na odnos kapitalizma i demokracije s posebnim osvrtom na problem reprezentacije u okviru demokratije. U članku se pokušavaju sintetizirati konceptualne dileme i suprotstavljene tendencije, a sastoji se od tri dijela. U prvom dijelu, autor ističe tri različita gledišta o (ne)kompatibilnosti kapitalizma i demokracije, te jedno o irelevantnosti odnosa između kapitalizma i demokracije. U drugom dijelu razmatra se strukturalno-konjunkturalna komplikacija kapitalizma koja proizvodi negativna očekivanja i političke učinke. Povezuju se pomenuta očekivanja o ponavljanju krize iz 2007. s mogućnostima i kontinuitetima različitih protestnih pokreta koji su manifestacija potencijala demokratskog otproa. Konačno, u zadnjem dijelu, autor raspravlja o pitanju reprezentacije iz demokratske perspektive i ističe da su protestni pokreti nastali u vremenu krize, stvarali različite kontra-reprezentativne prakse koje nanovo problematizuju odnos kapitalizma i demokracije. Demokraciju se ne može „očistiti“ od svih heterogenih značenja, ali nas praksa kontra-reprezentacije podsjeća da demokracija još uvijek sadrži potencijal za otpor.
Microphone and Loudspeaker Array Signal Processing to Build a "Radiation Keyboard" for Authentic Samplers
Authors: Ziemer Tim , Plath Niko
Published: January 2020

To date electric pianos and samplers tend to concentrate on authenticity in terms of temporal and spectral aspects of sound. They barely recreate the original sound radiation characteristics, contribute to the perception of width and depth, vividness and voice separation, especially for instrumentalists, who are located in the near field. This paper describes an operational procedure to measure, store, and synthesize the complete sound of a harpsichord, including its spatial sound radiation characteristics. First, actuators excite the instrument at the intersection point of each string with the bridge with an exponential sine-sweep. Then, the radiated sound field is recorded in the near and the far field with microphone arrays. The pressure distribution in the near field is propagated back to the soundboard of the instrument, using Minimum Energy Method. The vibration of each single string is captured with lightweight contact microphones. The soundboard is then replaced by an array of 128 loudspeakers. The loudspeaker signal is a convolution of the back-propagated sweep recording with the string recording to perform a wave field synthesis. Above the spatial Nyquist frequency, the Radiation Method is applied to perform a sound field synthesis which is valid for the listening region of the instrumentalist. The result is an electric harpsichord, that approximates the sound of a real harpsichord precisely in time, frequency, and space domain. Applications for such a radiation keyboard are music performance, instrument and synthesizer building and interactive psychoacoustic research.
Doubling the Accuracy of Indoor Location: Frequency Diversity
Authors: Horn Berthold
Published: January 2020

Determination of indoor location based on fine time measurement (FTM) of the round trip time (RTT) of a signal between an initiator (smartphone) and a responder (Wi-Fi access point) enables a number of applications. However, the accuracy currently attainable — standard deviations of 1–2 meter in distance measurement under favorable circumstances — limits the range of possible application. A first responder, for example, may not be able to unequivocally determine on which floor someone in need of help is in a multi-story building. The error in location depends on several factors, including the bandwidth of the RF signal, delay of the signal due to the high relative permittivity of construction materials, and the geometry-dependent “noise gain” of location determination. Errors in distance measurements have unusual properties that are exposed here for the first time. Improvements in accuracy depend on understanding all of these error sources. This paper introduces “frequency diversity,” a method for doubling the accuracy of indoor location determination using weighted averages of measurements with uncorrelated errors obtained in different channels. The properties of this method are verified experimentally with a range of responders. Finally, different ways of using the distance measurements to determine indoor location are discussed and the Bayesian grid update method shown to be more useful than others, given the non- Gaussian nature of the measurement errors.
Pengembangan Topik Modul Kompetensi Pedagogik Mahasiswa PGSD Universitas Terbuka di Kota Palembang
Authors: Saputra Alpin Herman , Mardiana Ade , Teguh Teguh
Published: January 2020

Berdasarkan hasil Ujian Kompetensi Guru (UKG) kepada 6224 guru SD di Kota Palembang, pada aspek pedagogik menunjukkan skor 50,70 di bawah rata-rata nasional yaitu 53,02 atau di bawah standar kompetensi minimal yang ditetapkan yakni 55,0. Tujuan penilitian ini adalah menghasilkan topik kompetensi pedagogik yang dapat dikembangkan menjadi program di Universitas Terbuka. Peneliti mengembangkan berdasarkan standar kompetensi Permendikbud No. 16 Tahun 2017. Hasilnya ada 10 topik yaitu, (1) Karakteristik dan  Pengembangan Potensi Peserta Didik, (2) Teori Belajar dan Prinsip Pembelajaran yang Mendidik (3) Pengembangan Kurikulum(4) Metodologi Pembelajaran (5) Penilaian Proses dan Hasil Belajar(6) Komunikasi Efektif (7) Perancangan Pembelajaran yang Mendidik (8) Pemanfaatan Hasil Penilaian Pembelajaran (9) Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) dalam Pembelajaran (10) Refleksi Pembelajaran dan Tindak lanjutnya melalui Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK).