bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New fixed point theorems for countably condensing maps with an application to functional integral inclusions
Authors: Amara Khaled Ben , Jeribi Aref , Kaddachi Najib
Published: December 2021

This paper presents new fixed point theorems for 2 × 2 block operator matrix with countably condensing or countably 𝓓-set-contraction multi-valued inputs. Our theory will then be used to establish some new existence theorems for coupled system of functional differential inclusions in general Banach spaces under weak topology. Our results generalize, improve and complement a number of earlier works.
Soliton structures in optical fiber communications with Kundu–Mukherjee–Naskar model
Authors: Al-Ghafri Khalil Salim
Published: December 2021

In the present work, we investigate soliton structures in optical fiber communications. The medium is described by the Kundu–Mukherjee–Naskar model. With the aid of the ansatz approach, the exact solutions are constructed. Consequently, distinct wave structures including W-shaped, bright and dark solitons are derived. These new soliton solutions are retrieved under certain parametric conditions. Besides, it is found that the bright soliton has two different types in a particular limit. Optical solitons are displayed graphically to shed light on their behaviors.
Numerical exploration of thin film flow of MHD pseudo-plastic fluid in fractional space: Utilization of fractional calculus approach
Authors: Qayyum Mubashir , Ismail Farnaz , Sohail Muhammad , Imran Naveed , Askar Sameh , Park Choonkil
Published: December 2021

In this article, thin film flow of non-Newtonian pseudo-plastic fluid is investigated on a vertical wall through homotopy-based scheme along with fractional calculus. Three cases were examined after considering (i) partial fractional differential equation (PFDE) by altering first-order derivative to fractional derivative in the interval (0, 1), (ii) PFDE by altering second-order derivative to fractional derivative in the interval (1, 2), and (iii) fully FDE by altering first-order derivative to fractional derivative in (0, 1) and second-order derivative to fractional derivative in (1, 2). Different physical quantities such as the velocity profile and volume flux were computed and analyzed. Validity of obtained results was checked by finding residuals. Moreover, consequence of different parameters on the velocity were also explored in fractional space.
Online harmonic error compensation of Atan2 function for a low-cost automotive sensor application
Authors: Zhou Jie , Dietrich Markus , Walden Paul , Kolb Johannes , Doppelbauer Martin
Published: December 2021

A new compensation method of harmonic distortions by using Atan2 function is introduced in this paper. It provides a simple online calibration function to determine the parameters of harmonic distortions. Thus, it can be implemented in a microcontroller with less computational capacity and can increase the accuracy of a low-cost angle position sensor for automotive applications.
Non-directive play therapy with autistic adolescents: a qualitative study of therapists’ interactional practices
Authors: Maciejewska Eliza
Published: December 2021

This case study identifies and examines interactional practices of non-directive play therapists during their therapeutic sessions with autistic adolescents. The study involved two therapists and two adolescents (siblings) on the autism spectrum. The video-recorded sessions took place at participants’ home and were conducted in Polish. Employing insights and tools from discourse-analytic approaches, in particular conversation analysis (CA), the findings show how clients and therapists are both involved in co-constructing therapeutic interactions by orienting to each other’s utterances. CA is presented in this article as a useful tool for recognizing and describing the therapists’ interactional contributions and their local functions. The therapeutic practices identified in the analysis (talk-in-practice) – e.g. mirroring, meaning expansion, recast and scaffolding – are further juxtaposed with theories concerning interactional practices in non-directive therapies (talk-in-theory) in order to provide a more detailed picture of these practices as well as complete them. The findings from this study expand the current state of knowledge of non-directive play therapies of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and carry practical implications for specialists involved in ASD treatment.
A DIMENSÃO HUMANA DO HERÓI NA GUERRA DO PARAGUAI (1864-1870)
Authors: Capibaribe Gustavo Ribeiro , De Oliveira Luiz Jeha Pecci , De Sá Wilson Cardoso , Marques Heitor Romero
Published: December 2021

O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar um novo conceito sobre o herói e o heroísmo, inserindo-o na análise da Guerra do Paraguai (1864-1870), pontuando a dimensão humana da figura sobre a qual se aplica esse conceito. Valendo-se de bibliografia diversa, estabelecer-se-á a definição de “herói” como sendo o indivíduo que, impelido pela virtude na busca e defesa de um sentido para sua vida, sacrifica-se sob um ideal de serviço ao próximo, reabsorvendo e transcendendo as suas circunstâncias. Então, será trazido o contexto da Guerra do Paraguai, mostrando-a como um importante conflito sul-americano, de modo a compreendê-la também como um grande berço de indivíduos com características heroicas. Por fim, será feita uma análise sobre a dimensão humana da figura construída, e como ela se insere no contexto bélico do conflito narrado. O artigo conclui que os heróis na Guerra do Paraguai foram pessoas comuns que, diante de grande sofrimento, apresentaram um comportamento acima da média esperada para a sociedade, realizando atos extraordinários, de modo que se identifica o heróismo na pessoa capaz de apresentar à coletividade a esperança e o amor desejados em caso de situações adversas, como nesse exemplo histórico. Quanto à metodologia, este artigo se valeu do método hipotético-dedutivo do procedimento histórico.
PRÁTICAS EDUCATIVAS OPINIÃO DE DISCENTES DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL DE ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Dantas Maria Clara Soares , De Queiroz Ana Cláudia , Guedes Roberta Karlla Oliveira , De Andrade Luciana Dantas Farias
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: conhecer a opinião de discentes de uma Instituição Federal de Ensino Superior acerca das práticas educativas que ancoram os processos de ensino e avaliação em uma Universidade Federal do interior da Paraíba-PB-Brasil. Metodologia: Estudo de natureza predominantemente qualitativa ancorado no prisma metodológico do materialismo histórico dialético foi possível emergir as contradições das atividades docentes a partir das entrevistas virtuais realizadas com 14 estudantes dos cursos de bacharelado em Física, Química, Matemática, Biologia, Enfermagem, Nutrição e Farmácia no período de junho, julho e agosto de 2020. Resultados: os temas principais oriundos das falas dos entrevistados permitiram a depreensão de duas categorias empíricas: I- Aspectos potencializadores das práticas educativas; II- Aspectos limitadores das práticas educativas. Ficou evidente a escolha por diversas estratégias pedagógicas nas atividades laborais dos professores da saúde e educação. Conclusão: essa diversidade convergiu para uso de abordagens pedagógicas emancipatórias e não emancipatórias, na opinião dos entrevistados, demonstrando avanço pedagógico diante da possibilidade de reconsiderar as ações docentes em vistas à superação de metodologias tradicionais através da operacionalização dos pressupostos da Resolução Nacional que institui as Diretrizes Curriculares dos Cursos.
GESTÃO DE MUDANÇAS E LIDERANÇA: ANÁLISE DE CASO ENVOLVENDO UMA INSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Coelho João Batista , Costa Maria Alice Nunes
Published: December 2021

O objetivo deste estudo concentra-se na identificação de como os gestores (lideranças) atuaram na gestão de mudanças decorrente de um alinhamento estratégico que resultou na fusão de diversos setores de uma organização do poder público brasileiro. Foi realizada uma investigação empírica – com entrevistas semiestruturadas e aplicação de questionário – e comparados os resultados com a literatura existente a fim de observar como os gestores conduziram o processo de mudança organizacional. Dentre os achados figura a percepção de que a literatura científica serve como um bom parâmetro para o desenvolvimento de estudos preventivos que possam minimizar impactos em processos de gestões de mudanças. Este estudo contribui para a abordagem sobre a atuação de lideranças em gestões de mudança e em processos que demandem fusões setoriais, no sentido de que integra a literatura sobre organizações dos setores público e privado, enriquecendo a literatura e ampliando as possibilidades de observações sobre o tema. Fornece evidências empíricas sobre a atuação das lideranças nos níveis estratégico, tático e operacional, no âmbito da administração pública, colaborando para a redução de complexidades em processos similares por vir.
O CONSUMO DE MEMES COMO FORMA DE MINIMIZAÇÃO DA ANSIEDADE EM JOVENS ADULTOS NO BRASIL
Authors: Nascimento Reis Mariane
Published: December 2021

Este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender como os memes humorísticos da internet, compartilhados por jovens adultos (adultos emergentes) podem contribuir para a amenização do sentimento ansioso vivenciado por esta população, especialmente no momento pandêmico de Covid-19. Para esse fim, a metodologia empregada foi a de pesquisa qualitativa de cunho exploratório, por meio de dados bibliográficos e levantamento documental, de memes na internet, e uma análise qualitativa de cunho psicanalítico. Com a iminência pandêmica, a coleta de dados sobre o tema se tornou mais ampla. Os resultados apontam que o jovem adulto está propenso a sentir-se ansioso pela percepção do que seria a vida adulta e das exigências da sociedade. As redes sociais e os laços que se formam, podem contribuir para que encontrem um espaço de compartilhamento de suas vivências e angústias, que podem ser sintetizadas através da linguagem dos memes. Os memes tem como característica a utilização do humor para retratar a mensagem vinculada. O humor pode ser entendido como um meio de expressão e sua função, psicanaliticamente, de amenizar uma situação sofrível, assim, como em uma pandemia. Consequentemente, o humor nos memes e seu compartilhamento evidencia um processo de afastamento do sofrimento e demonstra experiências e significados compartilhados de um grupo social.
TERRITÓRIOS RELIGIOSOS E SUAS INTERFACES TEMÁTICAS
Authors: Zotelli Valdery Ferreira , Kubota Michael Hideky , Dorsa Arlinda Cantero
Published: December 2021

Este artigo focaliza  as interfaces temáticas que se relacionam ao descritor “territórios religiosos”, a partir do mapeamento de dissertações referentes aos anos de 2013-2020, encontradas na plataforma do banco de dissertações e teses da Capes. Este tema traz relevancia em razão dos diferentes enfoques simbólicos culturais e principalmente por propiciar um panorama das produções existentes na pós-graduação stricto sensu em nosso país.  Enfatiza-se que o presente trabalho busca a elaboração de uma síntese integrativa do estado de conhecimento sobre a referida temática, objetivando a visibilidade e divulgação cientifica, facilitando assim o acesso, a pesquisa e o aprofundamento desta área de conhecimento, válida para todos os membros os membros da comunidade acadêmica de diferentes áreas de conhecimento, sejam eles alunos de graduação, pós-graduação e docentes pesquisadores e orientadores. Integra-se esta pesquisa em uma discussão mais ampla, desenvolvida pelo “Grupo de Pesquisa em Patrimônio Cultural, Direitos e Diversidade”, formado por professores-pesquisadores da Graduação e do Mestrado e Doutorado em Desenvolvimento Local, pós-graduandos/orientandos, acadêmicos em iniciação científica, com uma visão interdisciplinar. Os resultados foram obtidos a partir do refinamento dos resultados: Descritor, ano, tipo, grande área de conhecimento, área de avaliação, área de concentração, Instituições e Programas. A partir de uma análise aprofundada dos trabalhos selecionados concluiu-se que se trata de um tema interdisciplinar e multidisciplinar, com abordagens em diversas áreas do conhecimento e diferentemente dos outros processos de ocupação do espaço com óticas econômicas, a visão religiosa não apresenta explicações ligadas ao mundo material, mas sim sagrado e as suas várias manifestações.
The Effects of Reducing Social Media Use on Body Esteem Among Transitional-Aged Youth
Authors: Thai Helen , Davis Christopher G. , Stewart Niall , Gunnell Katie E. , Goldfield Gary S.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. Social media use (SMU) and body image concerns are highly prevalent in youth. Although several studies have shown that high SMU is crosssectionally associated with lower body esteem, experimental evidence is lacking. This pilot study experimentally evaluated the effects of reducing SMU on body esteem among transitional aged youth (TAY) with emotional distress. Methods. Thirty-eight undergraduate students presenting with elevated symptoms of anxiety/depression were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 16), where SMU was restricted to 60 minutes/day, or to the control group (n = 22), where SMU was not restricted. SMU was monitored via screen-time trackers in participants’ smartphone submitted daily during baseline (1-week) and intervention (3-week) periods. Baseline and post-intervention measurements were taken to assess appearance and weight esteem as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression as secondary outcomes. Results. A significant group × time interaction emerged indicating that the intervention participants showed a significantly greater increase in appearance esteem over the 4 weeks compared to controls. There was no significant between-group difference on change in weight esteem. A significant group × time interaction emerge on anxiety indicating that intervention participants showed a significantly greater improvement in anxiety over the study period compared to controls. There was no significant between-group difference on change in depressive symptoms. Discussion. Reducing SMU may be a feasible and effective method of improving appearance esteem and reducing anxiety in a high-risk population of TAY with emotional distress; however, more high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm findings.
Do Loneliness and Social Isolation Predict Mortality Because of Hazardous Drinking?
Authors: Tanskanen Jussi , Arpin Sarah , Mohr Cynthia
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Subjective feelings of loneliness and objective social isolation have been consistently connected with ill-health and mortality, though little work has empirically examined the mechanisms explaining the adverse effects. This study examines whether alcohol consumption explains the connection of loneliness and social isolation on mortality in different age and gender groups. Methods: The sample comprised a representative 1994 Finnish sample (n = 8,650) matched with 22-year follow-up mortality data. A multigroup path analysis with discrete survival time analyses was conducted. Results: There were unique differences in the associations between loneliness, social isolation, alcohol consumption, and mortality based on age and gender groups. Loneliness and particularly social isolation predicted mortality partly through subjective intoxication for women under 40 and men 40–65. Discussion: Loneliness and social isolation are associated with mortality, partly through subjective intoxication. Interventions targeted at reducing loneliness and social isolation may help address underlying causes of excess alcohol consumption and mortality.
The Strengthening Liaison between Data Protection, Antitrust and Consumer Law in the German and Italian Big Data-Driven Economies
Authors: Iaia Vincenzo
Published: December 2021

Nowadays, personal data represent a strategic asset for companies as they can significantly influence their market position. Indeed, the issues arising from the management of large amounts of data (so-called big data) are not only relevant for data protection authorities, since this practice has also induced the intervention of competition and consumer protection authorities. The digital economy has enhanced new forms of abuses of dominant position and unfair practices, which can be performed via the handling of big data. This paper starts by analysing the German antitrust authority vs Facebook decision in which the big-tech platform was sanctioned for having performed an exploitative abuse of dominant position through its data management strategy. Then, it focuses on the Italian antitrust authority vs WhatsApp decision, where WhatsApp was deemed responsible for unfair and aggressive practices aimed at extracting users’ consent for data-sharing purposes. These two remarkable cases will be compared and further discussed, outlining the need to rethink the strengthening interplay between data protection, competition and consumer law, as it will entail a closer contact of the respective authorities to ensure the sustainability of digital markets.
The Abolition of the Concept of “Causa” in French Civil Law
Authors: Cvetkova Irina
Published: December 2021

Causa is a subjective motive that determines the content of the obligation or material interest, which encourages the party to the trade to enter into an obligation taking on the associated burdens. In the countries of continental (mainland) Europe that belong to the Romano-Germanic law system, such as Germany, France, and Italy, the goal (objective) of the parties to the trade, causa, is legally significant. In the theory of the Civil law of the Romano-Germanic system, there is a general principle – any obligation arises for some purpose, which is called the basis of obligation. Causa is an individual interest that meets the requirements of the legal system. France was one of the last European countries that did not recognise the contingency theory as a basis for regulating the binding force of a contract. In practice, the courts have faced criticism of the concept of causation from both doctrine and law enforcement practice. In 2016, there was a significant reform of the French law of obligations. Legal science, undeservedly, did not attach due importance to one of the most noticeable innovations within the framework of the mentioned reform – the abolition of the concept of “causa” (reason, basis) of the contract, which until recently was one of the most original features of the French law and originated from Roman law, which was fixed in the Napoleonic Code. In this article, the theoretical provisions for the abolition of the concept of causa in French civil law, within the framework of the reform of the Civil Code, were investigated, and the corresponding conclusions were drawn.
Civil Unions (Non – Registered Partnerships) and Patients’ Rights: Problematics and the Future Perspective
Authors: Palkova Karina , Rozentale Lidija
Published: December 2021

Unlike the institution of matrimonial law, which has developed over several hundred years and thus has a solid legal basis, the legal framework for non-registered partnerships is a relatively recent legal phenomenon, which therefore also means that the legal framework in those countries where it is applied is not uniform and there are significant differences between different legal systems. The legal framework of non-registered partnerships is influenced by the traditions, history, culture, religion, and other factors of the country and its population. With the development of non-registered partnerships, new challenges are emerging in various fields, including healthcare in terms of ensuring patients’ rights. This results in a situation where there is a lack of regulation in society to protect all families, regardless of whether the family is based on a registered or non-registered partnership. The purpose of the article is to clarify the role, and importance, as well as crucial problematics of non-registered partnerships from the patients’ point of view. The methodological basis of the research includes general theoretical principles of scientific knowledge. This knowledge provides various aspects in the study of non-registered partnerships and the patients’ rights in healthcare. The scientific novelty is to identify the essence and importance of the fundamental rights of each person and to clarify the legal problematics of the non-registered partnership institution that influence patients’ rights in the decision-making process.
The Electronic Bill of Exchange Concept from an International Perspective
Authors: Czaplicki Paweł
Published: December 2021

The aim of the article is to examine the structures of electronic bills of exchange. It also includes an analysis of the proposed shape of an electronic bill of exchange prepared for the needs of the Polish legal system by the Working Group for distributed registers and blockchain, operating at the Ministry of Digitalization. The comparative and dogmatic methods were used for the analysis. According to the hypothesis put forward by the author, the introduction of the construction of an electronic bill of exchange to the Polish and foreign legal systems is necessary to maintain the functioning and importance of bills of exchange among securities that are traded in the economy. However, the implementation of an electronic promissory note requires appropriate legislative changes, as the current legal status does not allow for an unambiguous statement of the possibility of issuing them.
Enforcement of the Obligation to Maintain Contact with a Child
Authors: Lis Wojciech
Published: December 2021

A child needs contact with both parents to be able to live normally and develop properly. This contact is ensured when the parents are living together. In the event that the parents are separated, and in the event of disagreement as to maintaining contact with the child, the contact is determined by the courts. Sometimes, however, in order to enforce this contact, it is necessary to threaten or impose a financial sanction. The question arises whether such forced contact with the child fulfils its role and serves the child’s well-being.
Non-ruling forms of activity of public administration in administrative enforcement proceedings
Authors: Radwanowicz-Wanczewska Joanna , Fortunato Nicola
Published: December 2021

The article contains an analysis of the issues related to the application of non-ruling forms of activity of public administration in the performance of public law obligations through administrative enforcement proceedings. In principle, as part of such proceedings, public law obligations, understood as orders or prohibitions within the area of administrative law and other branches of law applied by administrative authorities (tax law, financial law, labor law), are carried out. Non-ruling forms of activity play a major role in administrative enforcement proceedings. The implementation of an enforcement measure may be related to authorized entities taking not only ruling, but also non-ruling actions. In order to apply an enforcement measure (which constitutes an institutionalized form of administrative compulsion), an administrative authority, on occasion, has to take non-ruling activities. Considering, primarily, the significant severity of the compulsion measures that may be applied towards the party obliged under enforcement proceedings, this proceedings should be carried out with respect for the values of a democratic state and with due care for the good of an individual.
Differences in Counseling Using Leaflets with Videos On Perineal Wound Treatment
Authors: Astutik Reni Yuli , Purwandari Eka Sri
Published: December 2021

Background: Perineal wound needs to be treated to prevent infection, so postpartum needs counseling about perineal wound care. The perineal wound healing can be identified if the wound is dry, skin has been fused, not palpable and painless. This research aims to determine the different of counseling using leaflet with video toward perineal wound care behavior in primipara postpartumMethods: Quasi experiment with pre test and post test control group design. Pre test was conducted on the first day of the post partum, post test on the 7th day when the respondent controls the perineum wound. Instrument in this research used questionnaire regarding the behavior of perineal wound care. Samples in the research of a number of 30 people were taken in purposive sampling. Data analysis used the independent T test.Results: There were significant difference in counseling using leaflets and videos about the behavior of perineum wound care. The group that received perineal wound care counseling using video was better (p=0.015) than the leaflet group (p=0.034).Conclusions: Counseling about perineal wound care used videos more effective than leaflets.
Entscheidungen über unsichere Gewinne und Verluste von Geld und Zeit
Authors: Weinmann Siegfried
Published: December 2021

Wie bewertet ein Investor die Aussicht auf einen Geldgewinn oder ein Fahrer den Zeitverlust einer Route? Das normative Entscheidungsmodell von Bernoulli mit dem logarithmischen Ansatz hat den Vorteil, eine Ressource am Vermögen des Nutzers zu bewerten, doch in der Literatur über Bernoullis Prinzip des Erwartungsnutzens kommt dieser Ansatz zu kurz. Typische Beispiele zeigen, wie der logarithmische Nutzen ökonomisches Verhalten bei unsicheren Gewinnen abbildet, wie ursprünglich gedacht, doch auch Entscheidungen bei Verlusten plausibel darstellt.
El comercio informal transfronterizo a través del ferry Alicante - Orán
Authors: Benkaakaa Zoulikha , Sempere Souvannavong Juan David
Published: December 2021

El artículo analiza a partir de entrevistas y de la observación participante el comercio informal de bienes de consumo por parte de comerciantes argelinos a través de la línea de ferry Alicante – Orán. Es una actividad que se remonta a los años setenta y que en la actualidad se centra sobre todo en la electrónica, los alimentos y la ropa y calzado de marca. El estudio muestra en especial los actores implicados en el transporte y en la logística de este comercio, los tipos de marcas y mercancías que compran, y cómo realizan dichas exportaciones invisibles.
Ways to improve interactivity of Internet GIS
Authors: Paliulionis Viktoras
Published: December 2021

The essential feature of Internet GIS is the interactivity between the users and the spatial data. Interactive GIS can offer interactive maps rather than static map images on the Web. Users can work with the maps interactively by performing conventionalGIS functions such as zoom, pan, search, etc. However, the interactivity of many InternetGIS is quite limited so far. In this paper, we propose to use AJAX to improve the interactivity of Internet GIS. AJAX design patterns that can be used to this aim are described in the paper. We present the architecture of the Internet GIS with AJAX-based user interface and integration with GIS web services.
Application domain ontology-based transformation to database design
Authors: Trinkūnas Justas , Vasilecas Olegas
Published: December 2021

The paper analyses graph oriented ontology transformation into conceptual data model. A number of methodswere proposed to develop conceptual datamodels, but only fewdealswith knowledge reuse. In this paperwe present an approach for knowledge represented by ontology automatic transformation into conceptual data model. The graph transformation language is presented and adapted for formal transformation of ontology into conceptualmodel. Details and examples of proposed ontology transformation into conceptual data model are presented.
Correctness of the transformation: transformation of ontology axioms in formal rules
Authors: Vasilecas Olegas , Būgaitė Diana
Published: December 2021

In this paper, authors emphasise on the correctness of the transformation. Therefore, types of correctness are analysed here. As a context of transformation, the transformation of PAL constraints in SQL rules is chosen for more details. Formal rules for the transformation of PAL constraints in SQL rules are presented in this paper also. And finally, the analysis of the proposed transformation is checked.
Problems of Lithuanian mathematical olympiad’07
Authors: Mačys Juozas Juvencijus
Published: December 2021

The problems of the Lithuanian school olympiad-2007 are presented and solutions are given.
Euclid’s elements publication in Vilnius
Authors: Banionis Juozas
Published: December 2021

200 years ago in Vilnius the famous Elements by Euclid was set in print in the Polish language. The translationwas made by professorof mathematics Jozef Czech (1762–1810) and published in J. Zawadski’s printing house in 1807. This publication consisted of 8 books, i.e., the first six, eleventh and twelfth books on planimetry and stereometry. In 1817 the Elements was published once more. The fact that Euclid’s Elements appeared in print inVilnius can be discussedfrom two viewpoints. First, the society of the former Commonwealth of the Two Nations could get access to the heritage of antiquity. Second, the treatise was translated and published later then in other European countries. As a result, the Elements did not become the only textbook on geometry.
Stratification of populations with skewed distribution
Authors: Pumputis Dalius
Published: December 2021

The problem of efficient stratification in the case of skewed population is considered. Four stratification methods are examined. A new adjusted geometric stratification method is introduced. This method is compared by simulation with the Dalenius-Hodges cumulative root frequency method, the geometric method proposed by Gunning and Horgan [2], and the power method offered by Plikusas in [6]. The simulation results show that in most cases considered the power method is the most efficient one.
Application of genetic algorithm to industrial scheduling and problems of parameters evaluation
Authors: Šakurovas Edgaras , Listopadskis Narimantas
Published: December 2021

Genetic algorithms are widely used in various mathematical and real world problems. They are approximate metaheuristic algorithms, commonly used for solving NP-hard problems in combinatorial optimisation. Industrial scheduling is one of the classical NP-hard problems. We analyze three classical industrial scheduling problems: job-shop, flow-shop and open-shop. Canonical genetic algorithm is applied for those problems varying its parameters. We analyze some aspects of parameters such as selecting optimal parameters of algorithm, influence on algorithm performance. Finally, three strategies of algorithm – combination of parameters and new conceptualmodel of genetic algorithm are proposed.
On Stirling’s formula
Authors: Mačys Juozas J.
Published: December 2021

Approaches to the proof of Stirling’s formula are compared. Elementary proof of very exact variant of formula (with relative error 1/(1260n5)) is given.
Рівень розвитку сили студентів, які займаються у спортивних секціях зі скелелазіння із застосуванням вправ на різних тренажерах
Authors: Мулик Катерина , Гриньова Тетяна , Skaliy Alexander , Бершов Сергій , Корнієнко Володимир
Published: December 2021

Мета: визначити вплив занять скелелазінням на рівень розвитку сили студентів, які займаються у спортивних секціях зі скелелазіння за різними програмами.

Матеріал і методи: у дослідженні брали участь 45 студентів (чоловіки) віком 18-23, які займалися в секціях скелелазіння. Випробовувані були розділені на три групи по 15 чоловік в кожній: у першу – контрольну групу (КГ), були включені спортсмени, які тренувалися за стандартною методикою; у другу – експериментальну групу No1 (ЕГ1), увійшли спортсмени, які тренувалися за стандартною програмою з включенням спеціально-розроблених вправ на розвиток сили на кампусборді; у третю – експериментальну групу No2 (ЕГ2), увійшли спортсмени, які займалися за стандартною програмою з включенням спеціально підібраних вправ на гімнастичних кільцях. Для оцінки рівня розвитку сили та ії динаміки були використані тести, які максимально близько висвітлюють прояви сили у скелелазінні, а саме: вис в блоці, підтягування на перекладині, підтягування до грудей, згинання і розгинання рук в упорі лежачи, кистьова динамометрія, згинання кисті з обтяженням.

Результати: для визначення впливу занять скелелазінням за різними програмами на рівень розвитку сили студентів, які займаються у спортивних секціях зі скелелазіння, було проведено аналіз спеціальних показників. Так, виявлено, що показники, які досліджувались в усіх групах упродовж експерименту мали тенденцію до покращення.

Висновки: встановлено, що вправи на кампусборді та гімнастичних кільцях мають неоднаковий вплив на розвиток окремих груп м’язів, що дозволяє зробити висновок про необхідність поєднання цих програм для забезпечення різнобічного розвитку сили студентів, які займаються у спортивних секціях зі скелелазіння.

Ключові слова: скелелазіння, розвиток сили, студенти, спортивні секції.
Modalidades del relato de viaje: propuesta para su clasificación
Authors: Galgani Muñoz Jaime Alberto , Daza Daza Paulina Andrea
Published: December 2021

En el marco de una investigación sobre la formación de la crónica periodístico-literaria, el propósito de este artículo es presentar criterios de clasificación para el relato de viajes, considerando el aporte de reconocidos especialistas y con vistas a determinar la existencia de nueve subgéneros que expresan la dialéctica del relato viajero entre la importancia del “objeto narrado” y la del “yo” que relata su experiencia. Se consideran dos criterios fundamentales para la organización de la propuesta: el carácter del relato (descriptivo, argumentativo, narrativo) y su finalidad (documental, ideológica, estética). Del cruce de ambas entradas, se produce la propuesta que se ofrece a la discusión académica y su implementación pedagógica.
Moda e tragédia: os impactos do desabamento de Rana Plaza nos modelos fast fashion e slow fashion
Authors: Martin Paula , Babinski Júnior Valdecir , Brilhante Mariana Luísa Schaeffer , Schulte Neide Köhler
Published: December 2021

Diante da tragédia de Rana Plaza, em 24 de abril de 2013, o presente artigo busca evidenciar os impactos provocados pelo desastre nos modelos de negócios dos tipos fast fashion e slow fashion. Para tanto, emprega-se uma pesquisa ex-post-facto com vistas a desenhar as consequências do acontecimento. A partir da literatura consultada, estabeleceram-se como categorias de evidência: (I) trabalho; (II) consumo; (III) sociedade; e (IV) indústria. Os resultados atestam que, pós-Rana Plaza, (I) o modelo fast fashion avançou em acordos de segurança, contudo, seus consumidores apresentam controvérsias; e (II) o modelo slow fashion apoiou o surgimento de iniciativas do terceiro setor e deu subsídio para comportamentos pró-sustentabilidade.
Um estudo de caso sobre os impactos ambientais na produção do jeans em uma empresa de Jaraguá do Sul (SC)
Authors: Los Vivian Andreatta , Brilhante Mariana Luísa Schaeffer , Babinski Júnior Valdecir , Ferreira Lucimeri Sabin , Chrischansky Lisnara de Araújo , Carrança Lorruama Maluara Chiari , Almeida Caroline de
Published: December 2021

o presente artigo teve o intuito de verificar, localmente, como ocorre a produção do jeans no contexto de uma indústria têxtil e de confecção. Para tanto, selecionou-se o caso de uma empresa de Jaraguá do Sul (SC). A coleta de dados ocorreu por intermédio de uma palestra de um dos colaboradores da empresa. A partir disso, essa pesquisa não verificou in loco se a empresa possui métodos sustentáveis na produção do material, pois não se teve acesso ao seu parque fabril. Assim, o afirmado pelo palestrante não pode ser confirmado na prática. De todo modo, ainda que limitada por desvios, a presente pesquisa pode servir de modelo para subsidiar futuras entrevistas com indústrias do segmento jeans.
Fast Fashion: pesquisa sobre a exploração da mão de obra em negócios de vestuário no Brasil
Authors: Los Vivian Andreatta , Brilhante Mariana Luísa Schaeffer , Babinski Júnior Valdecir , Gretter Gabrielly Eduarda , Piontkiewicz Gabriela Mueller Alegre , Ubinski Samira Gabrielly
Published: December 2021

Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar os episódios, na história da moda, em que houve o surgimento do fast fashion e do emprego de mão de terceirizada composta por trabalho análogo à escravidão. A metodologia foi pautada em pesquisas bibliográficas e no aplicativo Moda Livre®, do qual foram extraídas informações acerca de empresas auditadas. Constatou-se que: (I) em meados de 1990, a escravidão contemporânea começou a ser questionada dentro da indústria de confecção; (II) de 1994 até 2014, cresceram as denúncias de trabalho escravo ligadas ao fast fashion; (III) a partir de 2019, pela pressão do mercado consumidor e de novas legislações, varejistas mundiais passaram a adotar práticas de fair trade (comércio justo, em livre tradução); e, atualmente, (IV) percebe-se que, de 41 empresas autuadas no Moda Livre®, 25 estão cadastradas na Associação Brasileira de Varejo Têxtil (ABVTEX) que, por sua vez, realiza auditorias para averiguar se as práticas de trabalho respeitam à dignidade humana.
Consumidores plus size: uma proposta inclusiva para o Visual Merchandising
Authors: Los Vivian Andreatta , Brilhante Mariana Luísa Schaeffer , Mardula Emanoela , Babinski Júnior Valdecir , Leithold Camila , Stack Ezequiel , Wolffenbüttel Lauane Vanessa , Zimmermann Maria Augusta
Published: December 2021

Por meio de uma pesquisa de campo embasada em uma revisão bibliográfica, o presente artigo propõe um modelo conceitual para adequação do Visual Merchandising (VM) no varejo de vestuário para o público plus size na cidade de Jaraguá do Sul (SC). Para esse fim, foram visitadas lojas de departamentos para recolher dados a respeito da organização de seus respectivos Pontos De Venda (PDV). Para a análise dos dados coletados foram estipuladas seis categorias: (I) gôndolas; (II) provadores; (III) cabides; (IV) placas de identificação (sinalização); (V) manequins; e (VI) oferta de tamanhos disponíveis. A partir dessa análise e da literatura investigada, elaborou-se um framework com os seguintes elementos de VM no PDV: (I) placas de identificação; (II) araras convencionais e araras para peças plus size; (III) mesas; (IV) manequins tradicionais e plus size; e (V) iluminação adequada. Como resultado, estima-se que o modelo possa contribuir para a inclusão dos consumidores plus size no varejo de vestuário usual.
Sound Recording, Processing and Installation for Pedagogical Purposes
Authors: Dimitrov Milen
Published: December 2021

One of the current problems facing modern academic training of students in pedagogical programs is the formation of digital competencies in the field of music. The skills for sound recording, processing and editing with the means of technology are extremely useful effects with various projections in pedagogical theory and practice. The article describes a study of students' attitudes towards the implementation of a team task related to the development of an audio product for pedagogical purposes
The development of “Early Childhood Education & Care Curriculum Framework Implementation Scale” in Taiwan
Authors: Chang Ching-Wen , Cheng Shan-Shan , Chang I-Wen , Liaw Fong-Ruey , Cheng Ching-Ching
Published: December 2021

Taiwan government consolidated the kindergarten and daycare systems in 2012, and launched a new national curriculum framework, Early Childhood Education & Care Curriculum Framework (ECECCF), as a guidance for quality early childhood education programs. Research has shown that the effects of a new educational program highly depended on the fidelity of its implementation. It has thus been suggested that the degree of implantation of a program needs be evaluated before conducting further program evaluation.

Thus, the purpose of this study was to construct an Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework Implementation Scale (ECECCF Implementation Scale) for Taiwanese preschool programs. 216 preschool classes in Taiwan were involved. The study consisted of two stages: In Stage 1, the exploratory factor analysis showed that the implementation of ECECCF could mostly be explained by four factors, and all the factors extracted had acceptable reliability and validity. In Stage 2, rubrics were constructed for each item and factor analysis was re-conducted, resulting in a 19-item scale of four factors (Awareness and Adjustment, Learning Centers Arrangement, Teaching Guidance and Curriculum Development). The reliability and validity tests shows that: (1) the final version of the ECECCF Implementation Scale is a valid and reliable instrument, explaining 62.9% of the total variance; (2) the criterion validity indicated that the ECECCF scale can not only be used for assessing the implementation of ECECCF, but also can be used for understanding teachers’ needs in instructional and operational curriculum for further professional development.
Cave monitoring in Hungary: An overview
Authors: Czuppon György , Demény Attila , Leél-Őssy Szabolcs , Stieber József , Óvári Mihály , Dobosy Péter , Berentés Ágnes , Kovács Richard
Published: December 2021

In this study, already published and new monitoring data are compiled from the Baradla and Béke caves in the Aggtelek Karst, from the Vacska Cave in the Pilis Mountains as well as from the Szemlőhegy and Pálvölgy caves in the Buda Hills. Recent investigations (2019–2020) include monitoring of climatological parameters (e.g., temperature, CO2) measured inside and outside the caves, and the chemical, trace element and stable isotopic compositions of drip waters. In the Baradla Cave, the main focus of the investigation was on the stable isotope composition and the temperature measurements of drip water. In the Vacska Cave, which belongs to the Ajándék-Ariadne cave system, CO2measurements and drip water collection were conducted in order to perform chemical and stable isotope measurements. In the Szemlőhegy and Pálvölgy caves, the chemical and stable isotope compositions of drip waters at six sites were determined. These datasets were used to characterize the studied caves and the hydrological processes taking place in the karst, and to trace anthropogenic influences. Climatological investigation revealed seasonality in CO2concentration related to outside temperature variation, indicating a variable ventilation regime in the caves. In addition, the contributions of the winter and summer precipitation to the drip water were also estimated, in order to evaluate the main infiltration period. The knowledge of these parameters plays a crucial role in constraining the carbonate precipitation within the cave. Thus, the dataset compiled in this study can provide a basis for the interpretation of speleothem-based proxies.
Everyday Mysticism: A Contemplative Community at Work in the Desert, by Ariel Gluckich.
Authors: Rapport Jeremy
Published: December 2021

Everyday Mysticism: A Contemplative Community at Work in the Desert, by Ariel Gluckich. Yale University Press, 2017. 280pp., Hb. $45.00, ISBN-13: 9780300212099.
Revivalistics: From the Genesis of Israeli to Language Reclamation in Australia and Beyond Ghil'ad Zuckermann (2020)
Authors: Raghunathan Arathi
Published: December 2021

Revivalistics: From the Genesis of Israeli to Language Reclamation in Australia and Beyond Ghil'ad Zuckermann (2020) New York: Oxford University Press. Pp. 352 ISBN: 9780199812776 (hbk) ISBN: 9780199812790 (pbk)
Visualising Multilingual Lives: More Than Words Paula Kalaja and Silvia Melo-Pfeifer (eds) (2019)
Authors: Tan Peter K. W.
Published: December 2021

Visualising Multilingual Lives: More Than Words Paula Kalaja and Silvia Melo-Pfeifer (eds) (2019) Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Pp. 312 ISBN-13: 978-1-78892-260-9 (hbk) ISBN-13: 978-1-78892-259-3 (pbk)
Isn’t the perception of LIKE by California college students, like, paradoxical?
Authors: Habasque Pierre
Published: December 2021

This paper examines how California college students perceive vernacular functions of the word LIKE. It aims at testing the hypothesis that LIKE may potentially induce stigma because it can be perceived as a ‘female’ marker. Four versions of a short text were created from an original source. Texts featured either 30 occurrences of LIKE, 20, 10, or none at all. 123 participants were recruited and were asked to read only one version. They were then asked to rate their perception of the anonymous utterer on six variables: age, pleasantness, friendliness, education, competence, and gender. Finally, they were asked to describe what they associate with the speech style of a stereotypical persona: the Valley Girl. Results suggest that the number of LIKE in a text does not significantly influence the perception of an anonymous utterer, though participants do associate it with Valley Girl speak (Valspeak). Paradoxically, some participants report they despise the word LIKE but no evidence suggests they actually do stigmatize it in the perception study.
Review on Sensor Based Smart Alert System
Authors: Peerzade Muskan , Khan Alkiyasafeen , Ghadi Vidya , Patil Asmita , Gudnavar Anand
Published: December 2021

The Internet of things (IoT) has turned the way of implementation of most of the systems completely. Modern security systems with the implementation of cloud connectivity to the security devices .We analysed through the statistics data and we came across a significant percentage of people who go through harassment or other kind of abuse throughout the time respectively. In this digital era where all the basic works are done smoothly we believe that a security of the person should also be carried and implemented in with ease and smartness. As of today we face the problem of late in action towards these types of complaints in the system or we can say that there is a time bound for these kind of situations which is a critical situation for a person going through it, so to make it a quick fix. Based on the survey done on the existing system we propose to have a device which is the integration of multiple devices hardware comprises of a wearable or carrying smart system that endlessly communicates with sensible phone that has access to the web. This makes easy to track and communicate with the victim.
Management of Wastewater Collected from Craiova Municipality in Accordance with Directive 91/271/2002 CEE
Authors: GAVRILESCU Elena , BUZATU Gilda Diana
Published: December 2021

Meeting the ever-increasing needs of water for domestic, industrial, energy, and agriculture, is getting more and more difficult, due to the fact that water, both groundwater and surface waters are becoming more polluted, this being mostly due to industrial development, population growth, etc. European Council Directive 91/271/2002 transposed by Government Decision 188/2002 is the legal basis of community legislation on wastewater.The biological treatment process uses the metabolic activity of a group of organisms able to degrade organic matter to carbon dioxide and water (Robescu, 2008). In order to protect the environment, primarily the emissary, as well as the soil and air, a proper process of treatment should provide favorable conditions for further possible use of such water for domestic, industrial or agricultural activities (Banu, 2007).