bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
View naguszewski signals and radio interference aerospace systems using polyustrovskij models
Authors: Volovach V. I. , Yermolova S. V. , Yeremina Ya. V.
Published: December 2019

Reviewed and analyzed issues related to Polyustrovsky naguszewski representation of random signals and noises in the PA-dilinjah aerospace systems. It is shown that real signals and non-Gaussian noise can be represented by the corresponding poly-Gaussian processes. The properties of poly-Gaussian random processes are considered and analyzed. The relationship between the parameters of the mixture of signals and noise and their components is analyzed.
Thin-film magnetoresistive current sensors
Authors: Sukhanov V. I. , Grabov A. B.
Published: December 2019

The article presents some features of thin-film magnetoresistive current sensors and detectors that was developed in JSC NPO IT for noncontact current control in electric circuit aviation and cosmic electronic apparatus.
Method of reducing the inertia of a thermocouple cable CTMS based on a cable of variable cross-section to improve reliability in aviation and rocket and space technology
Authors: Filippovich Р. A. , Gurova S. A.
Published: December 2019

The method of reducing the inertia of the thermocouple cable ctms based on the use of a cable of variable cross-section is considered. The comparative analysis of time of establishment of thermal equilibrium of a thermocouple cable with variable cross-section and without it is given. The time before the establishment of thermal equilibrium is considered. From a technological point of view, the use of thermocouples based on chromel-alumel is justified. The parameters of inertia of a thermocouple cable of variable cross-section are given.
The development of virtual tools for creating digital doubles
Authors: Abbasova T. S.
Published: December 2019

The trends of the development of virtual measuring instruments and systems are analyzed; an overall conceptual model of a virtual instrument has been developed on the basis of an analysis of the conceptual model of early computerized instrumentation and the measurement process diagram using software and hardware; describes the typical scheme of creating a digital twin; recommendations for the development of products using digital twins; The specific digital model of the telecommunication cabinet is given and recommendations on its use are given.
Methods of mathematical modeling of non-Gaussian random variables quantities and processes
Authors: Artyushenko V. M. , Volovach V. I.
Published: December 2019

Mathematical methods allowing to model non-Gaussian random variables and processes are considered. The models and description of non-Gaussian correlated processes in the form of generated Gaussian noise are analyzed, as well as the methods of formation of stationary random processes defined by the one-dimensional density distribution of Vero -abilities and the autocorrelation function. Examples of formation of non-Gaussian random variables and processes are given.
The study lithoidal fracture of steel at electric arc smelting 35HGSL
Authors: Scriabin M. L. , Chuprakov A. I.
Published: December 2019

The paper deals with the classification of defects of castings obtained by electric arc smelting. Of particular interest to researchers is the rock-like and naphthalene fracture, but there is still no clear mechanism explaining its origin. A stone-like fracture is characterized by a clearly defined uniform surface over which the fracture occurs. Grain boundaries are partially soluble in the austenite phase, consisting of fine individual particles or films formed from molten eutectics. It is also worth noting that in most cases, the stone-like fracture is observed at the grain boundaries.
Simulation of plain structures of spatial curvature
Authors: Chesnokov A. V. , Timofeev I. A. , Grachev F. A.
Published: December 2019

The article substantiates the necessity of modeling double-curved woven structures and presents the results of the development of the woven structure model of layers on the varying shape of the cross- section of the mandrel along the axis with spatial curvature. The developed mathematical apparatus for modeling woven structures is built into the created software. The results of building models of woven structures are presented. To make it possible to obtain woven structures with double curvature, the plaque was upgraded. The application of the developed technology will allow us to move to a new level of managing the properties and form of products, improve the integration of structures, reduce the laboriousness of manufacturing parts, and reduce the weight of structures as a whole.
A theoretical exposition of State Capture as a means of state formation: The case of South Africa
Authors: Croucamp Petrus
Published: December 2019

This theoretical exposition aims to add to existing theory on state design and the durability of the liberal democratic experiment. This paper is written on the case of South Africa and the rise of contending regime narratives on the interaction between the state and the economy. The notion of the state being ‘captured’ may well be a nomenclature typical of a great number of states in developing political economies. While the scholarly analysis of weak or fragile states is, to a significant extent, embedded in South African political theory, the notion of a captured state is often conflated with the conceptual confines of the corrupt or criminalized state. The research result – or theoretical contribution this article makes – is to substantiate the postulation that state capture as a feature of state formation also reflects the emergence of a contending or alternative regime preference with a distinct moral justification supplementing liberal democratic experiments. Experimental liberal democracies are more prone to such constitutional or regime challenges. While systemic patronage is a regime preference, which often co-exists with liberal regime imperatives within the constitutional domain of liberal regimes, this paper reviews the state capture as the manifestation of sectarian interests in the formal economy encroaching on the domain of the constitutional state to gain a competitive advantage within the market/economy.
DOUTRINA DA PROTEÇÃO INTEGRAL E CRIMINOLOGIA BRASILEIRA: A SUJEIÇÃO CRIMINAL DO ADOLESCENTE SUSPEITO
Authors: Machado Érica Babini Lapa do Amaral , Neto Maurilo Sobral
Published: December 2019

O trabalho discute como a Doutrina da Proteção Integral opera na América Latina, cuja tônica é marcada pela falta de expectativas educacionais e de inserção no mundo do trabalho, principalmente para os que habitam as periferias brasileiras. O marco teórico é da criminologia crítica que, considerando a interdisciplinaridade e incompletude da sua conceituação e a necessidade de uma criminologia brasileira, abre-se para novos instrumentais analíticos. O conceito de sujeição criminal de Michel Misse auxilia nesse sentido, na medida em que aponta que o acúmulo histórico de uma dada realidade pode levar a um tipo social negativo, avaliado independentemente de condutas. Ao associar os instrumentais teóricos, ante a atuação do adolescente em conflito com a lei, a hipótese que se apresenta é que, desde a polícia, um processo de suspeição é instaurado, pois leva em conta um padrão normal de juventude. Desse modo, a partir de revisão bibliográfica objetiva-se identificar mecanismos que despertam a figura do adolescente suspeito. Pretende-se discutir, também, a partir de observação etnográfica que está em curso na Gerência de Polícia da Criança e do Adolescente da cidade do Recife - PE, achados iniciais que apontam para a construção social do adolescente suspeito. A conclusão é que o discurso jurídico da proteção integral, ante as especificidades da sociedade brasileira, pode ter criado uma retórica que oculta uma prática social que reifica o adolescente.
OS DIREITOS HUMANOS DA ONU E O GOVERNO BRASILEIRO: UMA ANÁLISE DA INCORPORAÇÃO DOS PRECEITOS DA ONU NAS AÇÕES GOVERNAMENTAIS
Authors: Dibbern Thais Aparecida , Serafim Milena Pavan
Published: December 2019

O debate acerca dos direitos humanos ganhou força preeminente após o reconhecimento das atrocidades e violações cometidas durante a II Guerra Mundial. Entretanto, ainda que estes sejam positivados em tratados internacionais e outras fontes do direito internacional, bem como, estando presentes explicita ou implicitamente nas Constituições, os direitos humanos não ganharam existência real para grande número de pessoas. Com efeito, a ONU surge com recomendações oriundas de diversas agências especializadas, órgãos principais, o mecanismo de Revisão Periódica Universal (RPU) e demais fontes, a fim de contribuir com a situação da proteção e garantia de tais direitos. Em vista disso, este estudo analisa de que forma os instrumentos de planejamento - os Planos Plurianuais - do Governo Federal incorporam as recomendações oriundas do mecanismo de Revisão Periódica Universal da Organização das Nações Unidas (RPU/ONU) sobre direitos humanos fundamentais. Metodologicamente, a presente pesquisa foi realizada com base em revisões bibliográficas e análise de dados secundários. Como resultados, observa-se que o Estado brasileiro, ao participar de dois ciclos deste mecanismo, aceitou quase todas as recomendações, todavia, nem todas foram incorporadas diretamente em seus instrumentos de planejamento e gestão estratégica, isto é, não combatendo propriamente os problemas e desafios elencados nas recomendações recebidas.
A RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO PENAL DA PESSOA JURÍDICA NO PROJETO DO NOVO CÓDIGO PENAL
Authors: Dos Reis Wanderlei José
Published: December 2019

É fundamental a criação de uma teoria delitiva aplicada somente à pessoa jurídica, seja ela pública ou privada, devendo ainda o Projeto do novo Código Penal conceituar o ente moral de modo que esta concepção seja transnacional, uma vez que o ente fictício pode ocasionar danos ambientais que vão além dos limites geográficos do País.
O MINISTÉRIO PÚBLICO BRASILEIRO ENQUANTO INSTITUIÇÃO DE POLICE OVERSIGHT: CONTROLE EXTERNO DA ATIVIDADE POLICIAL, DIREITOS HUMANOS E O CONCEITO DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CRIMINAL EFETIVA
Authors: Corrêa Thiago Pinheiro , De Almeida Coutinho Nilton Carlos
Published: December 2019

Considerando que a Constituição Federal de 1988 impõe, ao Ministério Público, o exercício da atividade de controle externo da atividade policial (art.129, VII), o artigo pretende investigar se a instituição possui a aptidão institucional para realizar investigações “efetivas” a respeito de casos que envolvam o uso potencialmente abusivo da força por agentes oficiais do Estado. O conceito de “investigação efetiva” é construído pela jurisprudência da Corte Europeia de Direitos Humanos que extrai, dos direitos à vida e à salvaguarda contra tratamentos desumanos ou degradantes, obrigações procedimentais, a serem observadas pelos Estados signatários da Convenção Europeia de Direitos Humanos, com vistas à prevenção e investigação de eventuais atos que envolvam abuso de poder estatal. A investigação criminal efetiva é, portanto, um instrumento de proteção dos direitos humanos. Após abordar os parâmetros internacionais, o artigo analisa as atribuições constitucionais do Ministério Público e o regime jurídico-funcional sui generis que ele detém em relação à atividade policial. Este regime jurídico lhe assegura autonomia jurídica e operacional para que possa atuar no âmbito do sistema de justiça criminal e para que possa realizar, enquanto instituição de police oversight, investigações efetivas de casos que envolvam potencial uso abusivo da força por agentes oficiais do Estado.
Identificar-se com os outros Consumidores Minimiza o Efeito Crowding? O papel da similaridade percebida
Authors: Aguiar Edvan Cruz , Farias Salomão Alencar de
Published: December 2019

O estudo propõe que a identificação do consumidor com os outros clientes que compartilham o mesmo ambiente de loja minimiza o efeito crowding. Assim, investigou-se de que modo a similaridade percebida modera a direção dos efeitos da densidade humana sobre a percepção de crowding, bem como da percepção de crowding sobre a satisfação do consumidor. A partir de um estudo de desenho experimental, hipóteses de pesquisa foram testadas, e os achados evidenciam que a similaridade percebida contribui para que o efeito negativo do crowding seja mitigado. Os resultados também sugerem que esta variável se relaciona com a atitude do consumidor com o varejista, com os produtos e com a própria experiência de compra. O trabalho introduz uma variável até então negligenciada pelas pesquisas envolvendo o fenômeno crowding no varejo, ampliando as possibilidades de pesquisa sobre o papel da dimensão social do ambiente varejista sobre o comportamento do consumidor.
Generalized Index of Regional Socio-economic Consumption Level of Water Resource
Authors: Qi Zhiwei , Xiao Changlai , Zhang Bo , Liang Xiujuan
Published: December 2019

Traditional indicators of water resource utilization degree and efficiency cannot show the stressed relationship between the level of water resource utilization and economic development level in a region. Therefore, this manuscript proposes a generalized index of socio-economic consumption level of water resources. The definition of the index is the ratio of water consumption change for GDP growth per unit, and the potential of water resources exploitation and utilization. The theoretical curve of this index has a rise period, a high value period, and a decline period, which correspond to the take-off period, bottleneck period and maturity period of the regional economic development, respectively. This index can help us find the turning point of water resources restricting economy. The indexes of each year are calculated respectively from 1994 to 2010 of Beijing and Hebei province of China as example. The result shows that both two provinces are in the transitional period from high value period to the decline period. This example shows the universality of Generalized Index of Regional Socio-economic Consumption Level of Water Resources. Setting a target Generalized Index of Regional Socio-economic Consumption Level of Water Resources is consistent with the sustainable development level of regional economy which could promote both regional economic development and water resources protection.
First full-scale combined MBBR, coagulation, flocculation, Discfilter plant with phosphorus removal in France
Authors: Kängsepp P. , Sjölin M. , Mutlu A. G. , Teil B. , Pellicer-Nàcher C.
Published: December 2019

The suspended solids (SS) concentrations in effluent from moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBRs) used for secondary biological treatment can be up to 500 mg/L. Microscreens (Drumfilters or Discfilters) can be used as alternatives to traditional clarification or dissolved air flotation to remove SS and total phosphorus (TP). This study shows how a small-scale municipal WWTP for 5,700 population equivalent (PE) can be upgraded to 12,000 PE by combining MBBR with coagulation-flocculation tanks and a Discfilter with a total footprint of 160 m2. This long-term investigation demonstrated that even though influent turbidity (range 146–431 NTU) and flow (25–125 m3/h) varied considerably, very low effluent turbidities (below 10 NTU) could be achieved continuously. Furthermore, this compact treatment system can provide average reductions of ammonium (NH4-N) from 19 to 0.04 mg/L, COD from 290 to 10 mg/L, and TP from 4.5 to 0.3 mg/L. The results show that effluent requirements can be reached by combining MBBR, coagulation-flocculation and disc filtration at full scale, without a primary clarifier upstream of MBBR.
The challenge of dry-weather sewage intakes as a sustainable strategy to develop urban sanitation in the tropics
Authors: Volschan Isaac
Published: December 2019

Informal housing, and operational and management deficiencies, influence sewerage system performance in Brazil. Inadequate sewage volumes in storm sewers lead to fecal contamination and affect recreational water environments. As overflow structures, dry-weather sewage intakes (DWSIs) are used to intercept and transfer sewage from storm- to sewage- sewers. For cities without public services, the DWSI strategy has been suggested as an option to enable easier and more rapid responses in terms of sewage pollution control. The strategy may also lead to gradual construction of a separate sewerage system in a two-step plan: initially, based on the construction of DWSIs and wastewater treatment plants, and then, on the construction of separate sewers. The paper is a discussion of the main technical challenges in sustainability of the DWSI strategy, and includes a case study of slum and other informal housing areas in Rio de Janeiro.
Fundamental fouling mechanisms of dissolved organic matter fractions and their implications on the surface modifications of ceramic nanofiltration membranes: insights from a laboratory scale application
Authors: Moyo Welldone , Motsa Machawe M. , Chaukura Nhamo , Msagati Titus A. M. , Mamba Bhekie B. , Heijman Sebastiaan G. J. , Nkambule Thabo T. I.
Published: December 2019

This work reports on the fundamental factors influencing inter-foulant and foulant-membrane interactions during simulated dissolved organic matter removal using ceramic nanofiltration. Fouling tests were performed using sodium alginate (SAL), humic acid (HA) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) as model foulants. Fouling potentials of each foulant and their mixtures were investigated using feed solutions containing fixed concentrations of K+, Na+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ with a total ionic strength of 10 mM. The impact of modification by atomic layer deposition on fouling mitigation was also assessed. The flux decline in the first 100 min for single foulants was 4.16 × 10−2, 2.69 × 10−2 and 1.60 × 10−2 Lm−2 for SAL, HA and BSA, respectively. These results demonstrated that for the single foulants, deposition on the membrane surface in the early stages of filtration was primarily governed by membrane-foulant interactions. Interestingly, cake filtration was the least fouling mechanism in feed solutions composed of BSA and SAL (R2 = 0.519, 0.374 for BSA + SAL and BSA + SAL + HA, respectively) and the most favorable fouling mechanism of feed solution which included HA and SAL (R2 = 0.972). The water contact angle dropped from 58o to 35° after coating, thus improving its anti-fouling properties.
A Study of Attitude Towards Diseases in Hypochondria-Prone Individuals
Authors: Komarova Ekaterina Evgenievna
Published: December 2019

As any other attitude, the attitude towards diseases is individual, selective and conscious. Any disease not only affects the mental processes, states and psychological properties inherent in a premorbid personality, but also leads to the emergence of such a ‘psychological neoplasm’ as an attitude towards the disease which is involved in the regulation of the patient’s mental activity and behavior to varying degrees. The article discusses research data on the attitude towards the disease in cases where a somatic disease is combined with hypochondria disorder.
Financial Analysis as a Cash Flow Management Tool
Authors: Apsite Marina Aleksandrovna , Belova Daria Vadimovna
Published: December 2019

The article focuses on the role of financial analysis in the system of cash flow management. The authors suggest that financial analysis is necessary in order to ensure the financial solvency and stability of a business, reduce the dependency on external credit funds and loans, and prevent bankruptcy. The main objectives of financial analysis and its stages are determined in this article.
Prospects of Using Lightweight Thin-Walled Structures in Housing Construction
Authors: Gubanov Dmitrii Igorevich
Published: December 2019

The article is focused on the use of light gauge steel framing solutions in housing construction. In this paper, main characteristics of this technology are described, and its development prospects in the Russian construction market are defined.
Operational Strategy in the Strategic Management of Companies in the Pharmaceutical Industry Under Conditions of Uncertainty
Authors: Rusu Vasile Silviu
Published: December 2019

The operational strategies of pharmaceutical enterprises change every decade, in line with changes in production management, focusing primarily on productivity and economies of scale, the quality of the economy, ensuring the flexibility of production in the production planning account, customer orientation, and then-at the speed economy, innovation and knowledge, skills and cooperation. The problem of use and full development of productive potential occurs frequently in management activities. The emphasis in this article is on the strategic component of operational activities and not only on ensuring the current economic outcomes.
Significance of Legal Symbols in the Russian Federation
Authors: Kosatkina Olga Viacheslavovna
Published: December 2019

The article considers the scope of legal symbolism in relation to the modern needs of society and the state. The research methods used in this article included general methods of cognition, as well as special methods used in the field of law, including interpretation of the law and comparative analysis. The obtained results can be used for informative, methodical and educational purposes.
Features of Communication Skills Development in a Group of Primary School Students (First Graders)
Authors: Fufareva Mariia Alekseevna
Published: December 2019

This article deals with the topical issue of development of communication skills in primary school students, which affects not only the further effectiveness of their education, but also the entire process of their personal growth and socialization as a whole.
Progress in the Synthesis, Angiogenesis Activity and Mechanism of Chalcone Derivatives
Authors: Chen Jie , Liu Chen-Fu , Rao Guo-Wu
Published: December 2019

Cancer is a common disease that poses a serious threat to human health. Angiogenesis is
essential for the growth and metabolism of tumors, providing oxygen and nutrition for the growth of
cells and tissues. However, angiogenesis of tumors depends on the stimulation of growth factors.
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGFR) is the most unique factor. Therefore, VEGF/VEGFR
targeting anticancer drugs are playing an increasingly significant role in clinical trials. In addition, it
has been proved that chalcone, the precursor of natural flavonoids, has potential anti-tumor activity,
especially anti-angiogenesis activity. This review summarizes the reports about the anti-angiogenesis
of chalcone derivatives. Based on the chalcone skeleton, it is divided into substituted chalcones and
modified chalcones. The anti-angiogenesis activities of natural or synthetic chalcones, benzene ring
modified or connecting bridge modified chalcones are described in this review.
Performance Analysis of Various Massive MIMO Detection Algorithms in 5G Wireless Technologies
Authors: Jimaa Shihab , Al-Ali Jawahir
Published: December 2019

Background:

The 5G will lead to a great transformation in the mobile telecommunications
sector.

Objective:

The huge challenges being faced by wireless communications such as the increased
number of users have given a chance for 5G systems to be developed and considered as an alternative
solution. The 5G technology will provide a higher data rate, reduced latency, more efficient
power than the previous generations, higher system capacity, and more connected devices.

Method:

It will offer new different technologies and enhanced versions of the existing ones, as
well as new features. 5G systems are going to use massive MIMO (mMIMO), which is a promising
technology in the development of these systems. Furthermore, mMIMO will increase the wireless
spectrum efficiency and improve the network coverage.

Result:

In this paper we present a brief survey on 5G and its technologies, discuss the mMIMO
technology with its features and advantages, review the mMIMO capacity and energy efficiency
and also presents the recent beamforming techniques.

Conclusion:

Finally, simulation of adopting different mMIMO detection algorithms are presented,
which shows the Alternating Direction Method Of Multipliers (ADMM)-based infinity-norm
(ADMIN) detector has the best performance.
Modified Gamma Network: Design and Reliability Evaluation
Authors: Gupta Shilpa , Pahuja Gobind L.
Published: December 2019

Background:

VLSI technology advancements have resulted the requirements of high
computational power, which can be achieved by implementing multiple processors in parallel.
These multiple processors have to communicate with their memory modules by using
Interconnection Networks (IN). Multistage Interconnection Networks (MIN) are used as IN, as
they provide efficient computing with low cost.

Objective:

The objective of the study is to introduce new reliable Gamma MIN named as a
Modified Gamma Interconnection Network (MGIN), which provide reliability and fault-tolerance
with less number of stages of Switching element only.

Methods:

Switching Element (SE) of bigger size i.e. 2×3/3×2 has been employed at input/output
stages inspite of 1×3/3×1 sized SE at input/output stages with reduction in one intermidiate stage.
Fault tolerance has been introduced in the form of disjoint paths formed between each sourcedestnation
node pair. Hence reliability has been improved.

Results:

Terminal, Broadcast and Network Reliability has been evaluated by using Reliability
Block Diagrams for each source-destination node pair. The results have been shown, which
depicts the higher reliability values for newly proposed network. The cost analysis shows that new
MGIN is a cheaper network than other Gamma variants.

Conclusion:

MGIN has better reliability and Fault-tolerance than priviously proposed Gamma
MIN.
Algorithm of the automated control of displacement of the load overall center of gravity of railroad car for railway transportation
Authors: Vinokurova Tat’yana A. , Galushkin Andrey B. , Rakhmilevich Anatoliy A.
Published: December 2019

The algorithm is proposed for the automated control of displacement of the load overall center of gravity relative to transversal and/or longitudinal planes of symmetry of the car during railway transportation and decision-making about availability of commercial damages upon results of the car wheel weighting under way by the weighting equipment in cluded in the set of equipment of the systems of the automated commercial visual inspection of trains and cars. The baseline data for calculations includes results of the car wheel weighting and relative error of measurement of the loads with scale set during certification, and the car container weight accepted according to the data of the car in the Automated database of the freight car fleet of JSC “RZD”. Algorithm of the automated control of each type of displacement includes calculation of the actual displacement of the overall load center of gravity in the car, minimax assessment of the calculated value with regard to the error of determination of the parameters values used for calculation, and the conditions of decision-making about availability of commercial fault. Algorithm of static modeling of the bogie wheels loads on the rail is presented, in which the probabilities of excess of the regulatory maximum allowable value by the actual displacement are determined by the Monte Carlo method (loads of eight wheels are randomly broken out with assumption that distribution of their values is normal). Results of static modeling along with the analysis of the data from transportation documents and video image of the car with the freight allow the operator of the train and car visual commercial inspection station to make decision about necessity of the car field inspection for establishing the fact of commercial fault. Examples of calculation according to the proposed algorithm are provided for the case of control of displacement of the load overall center of gravity relative to the transversal plane of the car symmetry, including comparison with calculations without taking into account the errors. Proposed algorithm can be used in the automated train and car commercial inspection system under way during railway transportation as the element of the digital intelligent technology of commercial inspection being developed in the JSC “RZD”.
Improvement of freight transportation technologiy in the multimodal railway-water transport
Authors: Zubkov Valeriy V. , Sirina Nina F.
Published: December 2019

Analysis of arrangement of the local operation during freight transportation by the multimodal railway-water transport to Tobolsk river port of the Ob-Irtysh bassin is presented. Dynamics of growth of construction cargo loading and increase of the volumes of their transportation to the port enhance the working capacity of Sverdlovsk railroad, which increases the loading level of its processing and carrying capacities. It should be noted that the level of quality and reliability of such transportation is reduced in the period of the transport infrastructure repair, when the number of the freight trains temporarily removed from operation is grown at the approaches to the port railway station. The search for the possible solutions of arranging the local operation was conducted at the route limited in the carrying and processing capabilities, in particular at the interaction of two types of transport: railway and inland water transport. Effective solutions for automation of the processes of adaptive approval of the volume of transported cargo are proposed, as well as the methods and options of their transportation at all stages of transportation services, forecasting and planning of the regional freight transportation as a part of the inter-industry transportation. The “Electronic service of the complex transportation services” system is presented, which provides for selection of the best option of effect on the main quality criteria of the regional freight transportation and ensures self-arrangement and self-support of the process when its conditions are changed under the impact of external and internal factors. The system calculates the economically feasible mode of transportation, performs adaptive approval of the volumes of transported cargo at all stages of the technological cycle of rendering complex transportation services. The system provides for information and analytical support of the functions of planning, arrangement of local operation, and collection, analysis, and processing of statistical data. Methods of the system construction are used for control of the transportation services when arranging the car traffic volume of inert cargo making the forecast of their delivery. The “Electronic service of the complex transportation services” system has passed the state registration.
Two-Stage Treatment of Periprostetic Infection: Mid-Term Results
Authors: Pavlov V. V. , Petrova N. V. , Sheraliev T. U.
Published: December 2019

Purpose — to evaluate the efficiency of two-stage revision arthroplasty performed according to a standardized protocol by a multidisciplinary surgical team. Materials and Methods. 87 patients with deep periprosthetic hip and knee joint infection (PJI) were included into the prospective study. The patients were admitted to the clinic in the period from January 2012 until December 2014 and underwent two-stage revision procedure. First stage included removal of infected implant and insertion of a cemented spacer, second stage — re-implantation of a prosthesis. Results. Re-implantation of a prosthesis was performed in 89.7% (95% CI 82.8–95.4) of cases. Infection recurrence rate was 13.8% (95% CI 6.9–20.7) and 12.8% (95% CI 6.4–21.8) after the first and the second stage, respectively. Overall efficiency of two-stage procedure was 80,5% (95% CI 71.3–88.5) with a median of 4.7 year follow up. Conclusion. Rate of re-implantation, recurrent infection and newly occurred infection should be taken into consideration for evaluation of treatment efficiency. Application of single criteria for assessment of successful treatment outcomes will allow to compare various studies. Positive microbiological tests during the second stage of procedure are not a risk factor for recurrent infection but can be caused by contamination of specimens.
Risk Factors for Infectious Complications after Surgical Treatment of Spinal Metastases in Patients with Breast and Kidney Cancer
Authors: Smekalenkov O. A. , Ptashnikov D. A. , Zaborovskii N. S. , Mikhaylov D. A. , Masevnin S. V. , Denisov A. A.
Published: December 2019

Relevance. In patients with the most common malignant new growth such as breast, kidney and lung cancer the rate of spinal metastases amounts to 70%. Increasing number of surgical procedures results in growing frequency of postoperative complications including surgical site infection (SSI) which do not only deteriorate the quality of patient’s life but change the timelines for renewal of therapy for the primary disease. Study design — case control study. Purpose of the study — to identify key risk factors as well as impact of tumor therapy on development of infectious complications in patients with breast and kidney cancer after surgical management of metastatic spine lesion. Materials and Methods. The authors collected and compiled the data on 2023 oncological patients who underwent specialized neuroorthopaedic treatment in the period from 2000 until 2017 due to tumor spine lesions. Inclusion criteria: malignant breast and kidney tumors with spine metastases, continued systemic tumor therapy, decompression and stabilization spine surgery irrespective of used implants. Patients that corresponded to inclusion criteria were divided into two groups. The first (main) group included patients (n = 22) with infectious complications after surgery. The second (control) group (n = 23) was formed by propensity score matching. Results. The analysis of obtained data resulted in identification of severe significant factors (р0.05): diabetes mellitus, postoperative liquorrhea, certain classes by ASA (3, 4) and ECOG (2, 3, 4) scales, volume of blood loss, time of surgery and type of tumor therapy. However, the three latter have the highest statistical significance (р0.01): surgical factors (blood loss volume and time of procedure) and type of tumor therapy. Conclusion. Postoperative SSI remains a common severe complication after surgeries due to metastatic spine lesions. The causes of postoperative infection after tumor resection are compromised immune status of the patient; long time of procedure with heavy blood loss and adjuvant tumor therapy.
What Has Changed in the Structure of Revision Hip Arthroplasty?
Authors: Shubnyakov I. I. , Tikhilov R. M. , Denisov A. O. , Akhmedilov M. A. , Cherny A. Zh. , Totoev Z. A. , Javadov A. A. , Karpukhin A S. , Muravyeva Yu. V.
Published: December 2019

The key aspects of the study: 1) what has changed in the structure of revisions in recent years? 2) what is the spectrum of reasons for revision after primary hip arthroplasty and re-revision? 3) what are the demographic features of patients’ population undergoing the revision? Materials and methods. The authors conducted a retrospective evaluation of 2415 hip revision cases during the period of time from 2014 until 2018. Separately the authors assessed revisions after primary surgeries and re-revisions as well as the group of early revisions. Results. In the period from 2014 until 2018 the overall share of revisions was 16,6% from all total hip arthroplasties, at the same time the authors reported the absolute 1.7 times increase in number of revisions as well as increased share of revisions in the total structure of hip arthroplasty from 12,5% to 18,9% without significant variances in the number of primary procedures. The share of early revisions increased from 32.9% in 2013 to 56.7% while the number of early revisions amounted to 37.4% of all primary revisions. Gender composition in primary and revision hip arthroplasty varied insignificantly. Mean age at the moment of hip revision was 59.2% (95% CI from 58.7 to 59.7; Me 60 years) which is slightly less than in primary replacement — 60.2 years (95% CI from 58.9 to 61.1; Me 62 years), but such variances had a high statistical significance, р0.001. The main reasons for primary revisions were aseptic loosening of prosthesis components (50.3%), infection (27.6%), polyethylene wear and osteolysis (9.0%) as well as dislocations (6,2%). Re-revisions structure featured prevalence of infection (69.0%), aseptic loosening (20.8%) and dislocations (7,8%). Mean period of time after primary hip arthroplasty to revision was 7.9 years (95% CI from 7.7 to 8.2; Me 7.3), to first re-revision — 2.9 (95% CI from 2.6 to 3.2; Me 1.2), to second re-revision — 2.2 (95% CI from 1.8 to 2.7; Me 1.1), to third — 2,2 (95% CI from 1.7 to 2.8; Me 1.1), to fourth — 1.0 (95% CI from 0.6 to 1.3; Me 0.6), remaining cases demonstrated rather high heterogeneity. Conclusion. In the result of the present study the authors observed increased number of all revision hip arthroplasties, especially the share of early revisions within first five years from the moment of previous surgery. The most often reason for revision after primary hip arthroplasty was aseptic loosening of one or both components of prosthesis. Infection was the absolute leader in the group of re-revisions constituting over half of all reasons for secondary intervention.
Well informed Farmers and Consumers are positive about GM Crops in Europe and Africa
Authors: Gheysen G. , Maes J. , Valcke M. , Sanou E.I.R. , Speelman S. , Heijde Marc
Published: December 2019

Genetically modified (GM) crops are cultivated globally on more than 185 million hectares, but the use of GM crops in Europe and Africa is very limited. Politicians are reluctant to allow such crops because they fear negative public reaction. The political hostility in the EU towards GM crops also has a significant impact on how African policy makers form their opinions for accepting GM crops in their own countries. However, studies reveal that specific types of GM food are welcomed by consumers and that few Europeans avoid GM labels when buying food. Similarly, African farmers and consumers are generally positive about GM crops. Policy makers should take these results into account when a decision needs to be made on whether or not to allow GM crop cultivation in their country.

KEY WORDS: ACCEPTANCE, AFRICA, CONSUMERS, EUROPE, FARMERS, GM CROPS
Yield Stability and Farmer Preference of Cowpea (Vigna Uncuilata) Lines in semi-arid Eastern Kenya
Authors: Kuruma Rose Wangari , Sheunda Patrick , Kahwaga Charles Muriuki
Published: December 2019

Stability in yields of agronomically acceptable cultivars is generally regarded as the ultimate goal in cowpea improvement. Nine advanced cowpea lines and 3 local checks were evaluated for grain yield in eastern Kenya with the aim of identifying stable genotypes and integrating farmer preferences. The study was conducted in 3 locations over 2 years under a randomized complete block design with 3 replications. Stability was estimated using additive main effects and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) and genotype by environment (GGE) models. There was variation among genotypes, locations and their interactions for grain yield. Genotype G5, G9 and G2 were found to be stable and high yielding. Environments Kit16 and Kit15 were considered as the most suitable for selecting superior genotypes for adaptability and stability. Farmers’ criteria for selecting genotypes included early maturing, pod length, disease tolerant and high yielding varieties. Cowpea performance for grain yield was greatly influenced by inherent genotypic factors, environment and their interaction effects.

KEY WORDS: COWPEA, ENVIRONMENT, GENOTYPE BY ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION, STABILITY, GRAIN YIELD
Ordinary Yet Emblematic: The Transnational Correspondence Between an American GI and His Sweetheart during the Korean War
Authors: Bruns Elizabeth
Published: December 2019

Operating on the core premise of microhistory, that the lives of ordinary people are endowed with explanatory power for a specific period or event in history, this article analyses the war-time letters from the 1950s written by an American serviceman and his girlfriend, later wife, during the Korean War. The author addresses methodological concerns regarding implications that the unique characteristics of personal letters have on the utilization of them as primary source material in historical and biographical writing, in addition to reflections on the author’s close familial relationship to the historical subjects and how this impacts the overall objectivity of the article. An analysis of the letters demonstrates how the couple developed various techniques to mitigate the effects of distance and how they coped with the pervasive sense of uncertainty and fear that consumed Cold War America. This study broadly contributes to the existing life writing literature by demonstrating how a life writing approach, when applied to a particular moment in history, can be utilized in historical study to tell a previously untold part of that particular moment.
Sally Haslanger: Resisting Reality: Social Construction and Social Critique
Authors: Lepold Kristina
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Sally Haslanger, Resisting Reality: Social Construction and Social Critique
Eva von Redecker: Gravitation zum Guten
Authors: Mohrmann Judith
Published: December 2019

Rezension zu Eva von Redecker, Gravitation zum Guten
Terry Pinkard: Hegel's Naturalism. Mind, Nature, and the Final Ends of Life
Authors: Müller Jan
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von: Terry Pinkard: Hegel's Naturalism. Mind, Nature, and the Final Ends of Life
Debra Satz: Why Some Things Should not be for Sale
Authors: Hartmann Martin
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Debra Satz: Why Some Things Should not be for Sale
Doris Gerber: Analytische Metaphysik der Geschichte
Authors: Link Fabian Lukas
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Doris Gerber: Analytische Metaphysik der Geschichte. Handlungen, Geschichten und ihre Erklärung
Thomas Khurana (Hrsg): The Freedom of Life. Hegelian Perspectives
Authors: John Emanuel
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Thomas Khurana (Hrsg.): The Freedom of Life. Hegelian Perspectives
Lotter, Maria-Sibylla: Scham, Schuld, Verantwortung. Über die kulturellen Grundlagen der Moral
Authors: Mayrhofer-Deak Marietta
Published: December 2019

Rezension zu Lotter, Maria-Sibylla: Scham, Schuld, Verantwortung
Urs Lindner: Marx und die Philosophie
Authors: Quante Michael
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Urs Lindner: Marx und die Philosophie
Jeremy Waldron: The Harm in Hate Speech
Authors: Wiertz Svenja
Published: December 2019

BEsprechung von Jeremy Waldron: The Harm in Hate Speech
Christoph Halbig: Der Begriff der Tugend und die Grenzen der Tugendethik
Authors: Zahn Jonas
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Christoph Halbig: Der Begriff der Tugend und die Grenzen der Tugendethik
John Gibbons: The Norm of Belief
Authors: Müller Andreas
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von: John Gibbons, The Norm of Belief
Sarah Conly: Against Autonomy. Justifying Coercive Paternalism
Authors: Gründel Julia
Published: December 2019

Besprechung  von Sarah Conly: Against Autonomy. Justifying Coercive Paternalism
Kritik und Metakritik von Lebensformen (zu Jaeggi, Rahel: Kritik von Lebensformen)
Authors: Deines Stefan
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Jaeggi, Rahel: Kritik von Lebensformen
Razmig Keucheyan: The Left Hemisphere. Mapping Critical Theory Today
Authors: Martell Conrad Lluis
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Razmig Keucheyan: The Left Hemisphere. Mapping Critical Theory Today
Charles Masquelier: Critical Theory and Libertarian Socialism
Authors: Kempf Victor
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Charles Masquelier: Critical Theory and Libertarian Socialism
Christoph Halbig und Tim Henning (Hrsg.): Die neue Kritik der instrumentellen Vernunft
Authors: Goslar Tim-Florian
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Christoph Halbig und Tim Henning (Hrsg.): Die neue Kritik der instrumentellen Vernunft. Texte aus der analytischen Debatte um instrumentelle Rationalität.
John Haugeland: Dasein Disclosed
Authors: Kraatz Karl
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von John Haugeland: Dasein Disclosed
Thomas Nagel: Geist und Kosmos
Authors: Kietzmann Christian
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Thomas Nagel: Geist und Kosmos. Warum die materialistische neodarwinistische Konzeption der Natur so gut wie sicher falsch ist
Tobias Zürcher: Legitimation von Strafe
Authors: Meyer Thomas
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Tobias Zürcher: Legitimation von Strafe. Die expressiv-kommunikative Straftheorie zur moralischen Rechtfertigung von Strafe
John Lachs: Stoic Pragmatism
Authors: Tamponi Guido Karl
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von John Lachs: Stoic Pragmatism
Daniel Heller-Roazen: Der innere Sinn
Authors: Weber Philipp
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Daniel Heller-Roazen: Der innere Sinn
Theodor W. Adorno und Gershom Scholem: Briefwechsel 1939–1969.
Authors: Mettin Martin
Published: December 2019

Rezension zu Adorno und Scholem: Briefwechsel 1939–1969.
Will Kymlicka und Sue Donaldson: Zoopolis
Authors: Schult Valerie
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Will Kymlicka und Sue Donaldson: Zoopolis. Eine politische Theorie der Tierrechte
Tilman Reitz: Sprachgemeinschaft im Streit
Authors: Thomas Frederic
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Tilman Reitz: Sprachgemeinschaft im Streit. Philosophische Analysen zum politischen Zeichengebrauch.
Bert Heinrichs: Moralische Intuition und ethische Rechtfertigung
Authors: Eck Fabian
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Bert Heinrichs: Moralische Intuition und ethische Rechtfertigung. Eine Untersuchung zum ethischen Intuitionismus
Kirstin Mertlitsch: Sisters – Cyborgs – Drags
Authors: Reichert André
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Kirstin Mertlitsch: Sisters – Cyborgs – Drags. Das Denken in Begriffspersonen der Gender Studies. Bielefeld: Transkript 2016
Chad Kautzer: Radical Philosophy. An Introduction
Authors: Sera Mareike
Published: December 2019

Rezension von: Chad Kautzer: Radical Philosophy. An Introduction (2015)
Hartmut Rosa: Resonanz. Eine Soziologie der Weltbeziehung
Authors: Neuhann Esther , Kaczynski Ronan
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Hartmut Rosa: Resonanz. Eine Soziologie der Weltbeziehung. Berlin: Suhrkamp 2016.
Ein Flirt mit dem Naturrecht (zu Andreas Cassee: Globale Bewegungsfreiheit)
Authors: Niederberger Andreas
Published: December 2019

Beitrag zum Symposium zu Andreas Cassee: Globale Bewegungsfreiheit. Ein philosophisches Plädoyer für offene Grenzen, Berlin: Suhrkamp 2016. Herausgegeben von Christian Neuhäuser (TU Dortmund)
Zur Verteidigung der globalen Bewegungsfreiheit: Eine Replik auf Johanna Gördemann, Susanne Mantel, Andreas Niederberger und Oliver Flügel-Martinsen
Authors: Cassee Andreas
Published: December 2019

Beitrag zum Symposium zu Andreas Cassee: Globale Bewegungsfreiheit. Ein philosophisches Plädoyer für offene Grenzen, Berlin: Suhrkamp 2016. Herausgegeben von Christian Neuhäuser (TU Dortmund)
Wendy Brown: Die schleichende Revolution
Authors: Hahn Till
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Wendy Brown, Die schleichende Revolution, Berlin 2015.
Zed Adams und Jacob Browning (Hg.): Giving a Damn. Essays in Dialogue with John Haugeland
Authors: Kraatz Karl
Published: December 2019

Besprechung von Zed Adams und Jacob Browning (Hg.): Giving a Damn. Essays in Dialogue with John Haugeland. Cambridge, Massachusetts, London: The MIT Press 2016.
Franck Fischbach: Manifest für eine Sozialphilosophie
Authors: Röß Johannes
Published: December 2019

Rezension von Franck Fischbach: Manifest für eine Sozialphilosophie. Bielefeld: Transcript 2016.
Donna J. Haraway: Staying with the Trouble
Authors: Zedlitz Sven Marian
Published: December 2019

Rezension von Donna J. Haraway: Staying with the Trouble. Making Kin in the Chthulucene. Duke University Press 2016
Thorsten Streubel: Kritik der philosophischen Vernunft
Authors: Mühlenbeck Cordelia , Haller Karl
Published: December 2019

Rezension von Thorsten Streubel: Kritik der philosophischen Vernunft. Die Frage nach dem Menschen und die Methode der Philosophie. Versuch einer methodologischen Grundlegung. Wiesbaden: Springer VS 2016.
Maja Schepelmann: Kants Gesamtwerk in neuer Perspektive
Authors: Müller Nico Dario
Published: December 2019

Rezension von Maja Schepelmann: Kants Gesamtwerk in neuer Perspektive. Münster: Mentis 2017.