bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A túlterheléses migráció kifejezésének helye a migrációelméletben
Authors: Éberhardt Gábor
Published: July 2020

The study examines the effects of regular and irregular migration on the Schengen external borders of Hungary, following the principles of classical and modern migration theories, using their analysis, applying the methodology of science theory. From the evaluation data of the analyses it becomes possible to identify a feature that had not previously appeared in the European context, nor did it touch the nations of other continents in its complexity as Hungary in 2014 and 2015, with the requirements of the existing national and international and Schengen normative regulatory frameworks. From the analysis of the relationship between data analysis and the related elements, a new, previously unexplored and unpublished approach to the effects of migration has been identified with its description, and the creation of a new concept. Methodological research results of overloading characteristic for regular and irregular migration are subject of independent studies
Az igazságügyi szakértői interjú és az élményszerűség vizsgálata
Authors: Vilics Tünde
Published: July 2020

Forensic psychology expert opinion is an evidence in a court, especially in criminal cases. In general opinion the psychologist has to make a statement about the behaviour of the investigated person/child, referring to his/her general reliability. It is like a liespotting process, verifying the statement by the results of valid psychodiagnostic tests in conformity with a deep anamnesis and the observation of the subject. The expert’s examination has a strict protocol, that needs high-educated and well-experienced psychologist. Lye has no universal signs, moreover, there are psychiatric illnesses with intensive imagination, handling the unreality as a reality, like children use to do. For giving a short review about the complexity of this professional work, the topic is presented by the discipline of children.
A közokirat-hamisítások módszerbeli változásai 1997 és 2017 között
Authors: Balla József
Published: July 2020

The author provides an overview of how the technical and environment of forgery changed in the past two decades.
A vízügyi ágazat helye, szerepe az államháztartás rendszerében
Authors: Tóth László , Balatonyi László
Published: July 2020

Since 2014 the government has controlled the water management organisations, responsible in first line for water economy, by the minister of interior. The organisational development of the water branch has been traceable, with some exaggeration, back to the age of Árpád, the founder of Hungary. In this paper is the organisational development of the water branch presented, under special consideration of its role in the state budget
A bűnmegelőzés távlatai
Authors: Garamvölgyi László
Published: July 2020

In the 21st century crime prevention will be gentrified as the traditional means of criminal law and criminal policy are not able any more to handle criminality and therefore the focus will be laid on crime prevention. The increasing challenges of globalisation cannot be handled by law enforcement measures, the solution can be a prophylaxis-based society. The author presents how crime prevention gains a new dimension int the 21st century.
A Massachusetts állambeli Norfolki Börtön működésének kriminálpedagógiai gyökerei
Authors: Ruzsonyi Péter
Published: July 2020

Ninety years ago, Howard B. Gill laid the physical and criminal psychological groundwork of a new prison in the city Norfolk of the State Massachusetts, which has been under operation until today. The criminal pedagogical views of the founder on punishment and function of the captives’ council and the captives’ constitution are durable and futuristic. This model will be presented by the author.
Az olasz műkincsrendőrség és a komplex műtárgyvédelmi projekt
Authors: Lukács Dalma
Published: July 2020

In Italy operates one of the most complex systems for defence of cultural assets. The aim of this study is to see into the art object defence of the Italian Gendarmerie and finance authority and to make mechanism and process of their operation easier to understand. The Italian authorities for art object defence gained professionalism by education, sincerity and professional knowledge. Beside elaboration of the publications are further bases of this article observations during study tours and interviews made in the period spent at Italian authorities.
Az automatizált igazságszolgáltatás lehetőségei és dilemmái
Authors: Harmati Barbara
Published: July 2020

The methods of data collection and data analysis have considerably developed. On the field of criminal control and within that of penal jurisdiction appeared it in form of several risk analysis software. These solutions can be unital defined as automated jurisdiction with the aim of measure giving for the risk of reoffending of the defendant and based on that the increase of effectivity in degree of penalty. Nowadays both Police and prison service use this kind of algorithms, but it is a novelty yet on the field of penal jurisdiction. The author presents opportunities and dilemmas of this field.
Arab nevek a rendvédelmi adatbázisokban – rendszerezés, értelmezés, átírás
Authors: Lohner Klaudia
Published: July 2020

The continuously growing presence of Arabic culture in Europe raises new challenges for Hungary. Diverse variety of law enforcement’s expertise are contained by these challenges. In order to find a proper solution to these challenges of immigration, it is necessity for the law enforcement agencies to get familiar with the Arabic culture and their way of thinking, understand the structure of Arabic names; moreover, we have to get to know the problematic situation of the transcription of Arabic names. All these are essential for the highest level of efficiency at law enforcement agencies.
A környezetkárosítás-bűncselekmény kriminálstatisztikai mutatói és az elkövetők szociálgeográfiai vizsgálata
Authors: Zachar Zalán
Published: July 2020

In the essay I use data of criminal statistics, maps of criminal infection in order to discover temporal and areal features of committing environment impairing. Comparing the known perpetrators of environment and the Hungarian counties I try to highlight those geographical and social facts which could directly influence the occurrence of these types of crimes and the ones which could increase the abuse of criminal opportunities. There are statistics about the registered crimes of environmental impairing between 2005 and 2018 in Hungary. With the help of these data, I got the answer about the Hungarian counties being the most infected areas from criminal point of view and the answer for the fact which environmental impairing types are the most common ones. The social geographical analysis of known perpetrators shows, that also in case of environment impairing are unemployment and non-education significant negative social geographical facts.
Hajóbaleset a Dunán 1868-ban
Authors: Nánási László
Published: July 2020

The first accident of river steamboats in Hungary occurred in 1868 on the Danube. The significantly larger Karl Ludwig crashed into the steamship Slavonia on the border of two counties, resulting in the death of two passengers. In national criminal law the rules and regulations necessary for determining criminal liability in such a case did not exist at that time. In its final decision of 1873, the court acquitted the prosecuted ship captains.
Családon belüli erőszak – amikor a férfi az áldozat
Authors: Varga Szabolcs , Bálint Ágnes Diána
Published: July 2020

More and more appear reports in the news about domestic violence. Violence in these reports is in most cases directed at children and women, the perpetrators are men who heavily hurt or eventually sexually molested their victims. Within domestic violence there is a hidden part about that nobody, not even the victims speak. In the general knowledge abuse is identified by physical force. In many cases verbal aggression and psychological injury connected to that and to physical violence leave deeper marks for the victim than bodily pain. This paper elaborates the topic of domestic violence from a different point of view. It explores the situation when the victim is a man. Social expectations consider a man as a strong personality bearing everything, crying is here unacceptable as it is a sign of weakness. A man learns and is grown up in the consciousness that it is bad manners to harm a woman. He obtains himself to this basic assumption even in case that his partner behaves aggressively. Because of eventual scornful looks and mockery, he does not ask for help. He does not speak about his abjection and accepts everyday insult by word and deed. By hitting back in self-defence, he could cause more severe injuries than his injuries, and when the woman would ask for help in such a case the man has to proof his innocence in court.
Az 1974-es pécsi palahegyi emberölés kriminalisztikai fordulatai
Authors: Fenyvesi Csaba , Kodba Ferenc
Published: July 2020

In 1974 an unknown perpetrator killed a 69-year old woman in her very modest house, which was in Pécs on Palahegyi street. The brutal attacker had beaten 22 times the victim’s head with a suddenly picked up charcoal iron. As after one year of widespread investigation the offender was not found, the investigation was discontinued. But in 1989 the new police criminal chief restarted investigation in this case. Thanks for efficient data gathering was a woman scoped, whose personal description, age and personal circumstances were very similar to them of the suspect. The study illuminates strong and weak points, criminalistic lessons of the first and the second investigation.
A Rendészettudományi szaklexikon készítése – menetrend, módszer
Authors: Beregnyei József , Deák József
Published: July 2020

About the great undertaking of completion a historical work for a profession the first short survey was given in a publication of dr. Szabolcs Mátyás, the secretary of the editorial committee in the study collection issued on the 15th anniversary of the Hungarian Association for Law Enforcement Science, under the title: „A Few Thoughts about the Completion of the Special Dictionary for Law Enforcement Science” (Mátyás, 2019). This summary explains the approach accommodated to the schedule of completion of the special dictionary. The process of creation will be presented by objective facts, frankly, sometimes with own emotions added, from points of view of the editors. Beside the obligatory reporting of the project it gives information about the works of altogether 167 participants, elaborators, peer reviewers, translators, editors and other contributors, for the birth of a special scientific product.
ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND THEIR POSSIBILITIES TO USE THEM IN BUS FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Pravilonis Tautvydas , Sokolovskij Edgar
Published: July 2020

Energy consumption and the emission of harmful particles have increased significantly in recent decades.
The constant development of transport poses an increasing threat to the environment. The search for alternative energy-saving
solutions is closely linked to the development and improvement of new vehicles, reducing their negative impact on the environment.
Fiberglass or carbon fiber are among the most promising materials that can reduce weight in all types of vehicles. They are also
much easier to recycle than steel. Fiberglass or carbon fiber composite materials are widely used in a variety of applications:
construction, ships, and trains. Vehicles and buses are no exception. These innovative materials are used not only for interior
elements but also in constructional units for the production of light duty vehicles. Meanwhile in buses these material are not
yet used in safety frame. Bus safety frames are made out of steel. Therefore, in this work the fiberglass composite material from
which the tubes are made by pultrusion process would replace the steel tube in the safety frame construction of the bus. Such
technology could reduce the weight of the bus safety frame by about 20%. Other parameters would also be affected by weight
reduction: safety: bus would be less overloaded, the braking distance would be reduced, the center of gravity position would be
closer to the ground; environmental: lower air pollution due to lower CO2 emissions; economic: lower fuel consumption. However,
before using such technology, it is necessary to determine the properties of the composite material. Properties were determined
by tensile and shear tests (ISO 527-2:2012 and ASTM D5379/D5379M-19). Comparison tests of different materials (tensile and crushing
tests) were also performed. According to the experimental results, conclusions were drawn regarding the possibility of using
fiberglass for the bus frame.
Chemical Desorption versus Energy Dissipation: Insights from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics of HCO· Formation
Authors: Pantaleone Stefano , Enrique-Romero Joan , Ceccarelli Cecilia , Ugliengo Piero , Balucani Nadia , Rimola Albert
Published: July 2020

Molecular clouds are the cold regions of the Milky Way where stars form. They are enriched by rather complex molecules. Many of these molecules are believed to be synthesized on the icy surfaces of the interstellar submicron-sized dust grains that permeate the Galaxy. At 10 K thermal desorption is inefficient and, therefore, why these molecules are found in the cold gas has tantalized astronomers for years. The assumption of the current models, called chemical desorption, is that the molecule formation energy released by the chemical reactions at the grain surface is partially absorbed by the grain and the remaining energy causes the ejection of the newly formed molecules into the gas. Here we report accurate ab initio molecular dynamics simulations aimed at studying the fate of the energy released by the first reaction of the H· addition chain to CO, H· + CO

HCO·, occurring on a crystalline ice surface model. We show that about 90% of the HCO· formation energy is injected toward the ice in the first picosecond, leaving HCO· with an energy content (10–15 kJ mol−1) of less than half its binding energy (30 kJ mol−1). As a result, in agreement with laboratory experiments, we conclude that chemical desorption is inefficient for this specific system, namely H· + CO on crystalline ice. We suspect this behavior to be quite general when dealing with hydrogen bonds, which are responsible for both the cohesive energy of the ice mantle and the interaction with adsorbates, as HCO·, even though ad hoc simulations are needed to draw specific conclusions on other systems.
A Study of Millimeter Variability in FUor Objects
Authors: Wendeborn John , Espaillat Catherine C. , Macías Enrique , Fehér Orsolya , Kóspál Á. , Hartmann Lee , Zhu Zhaohuan , Dunham Michael M. , Kounkel Marina
Published: July 2020

FU Orionis objects (FUors) are rapidly accreting, pre-main-sequence objects that are known to exhibit large outbursts at optical and near-infrared wavelengths, with post-eruption, small-scale photometric variability superimposed on longer-term trends. In contrast, little is known about the variability of FUors at longer wavelengths. To explore this further, we observed six FUor objects using the NOrthern Extended Millimeter Array (NOEMA) and for a subset of three objects we obtained coordinated observations with NOEMA and the Lowell Discovery Telescope. In combination with previously published NOEMA observations from 2014, our 2017 observations of V1735 Cyg provide the first detection of variability in an FUor object at 2.7 mm. In the absence of significant optical variability, we discount the possibility that the millimeter flux density changed as a result of irradiation from the central disk. In addition, a change in the dust mass due to infall is highly unlikely. A plausible explanation for the change in 2.7 mm flux density is variability in free–free emission due to changes in the object’s jet/wind. Thus, it may be that free–free emission in some FUor objects is significant at ∼3 mm and must be considered when deriving disk masses in order to help constrain the mechanism responsible for triggering FUor outbursts.
Infrared Dark Clouds and High-mass Star Formation Activity in Galactic Molecular Clouds
Authors: Retes-Romero R. , Mayya Y. D. , Luna A. , Carrasco L.
Published: July 2020

Ever since their discovery, infrared dark clouds (IRDCs) are generally considered to be the sites just at the onset of high-mass (HM) star formation. In recent years, it has been realized that not all IRDCs harbor HM young stellar objects (YSOs). Only those IRDCs satisfying a certain mass–size criterion, or equivalently above a certain threshold density, are found to contain HMYSOs. In all cases, IRDCs provide ideal conditions for the formation of stellar clusters. In this paper, we study the massive stellar content of IRDCs to readdress the relation between IRDCs and HM star formation. For this purpose, we have identified all IRDCs associated with a sample of 12 Galactic molecular clouds (MCs). The selected MCs have been the target of a systematic search for YSOs in an earlier study. The cataloged positions of YSOs have been used to search all YSOs embedded in each identified IRDC. In total, we have found 834 YSOs in 128 IRDCs. The sample of IRDCs have mean surface densities of 319

M

⊙

pc

−
2

, mean mass of 1062 

M

⊙

, and a mass function power-law slope −1.8, which are similar to the corresponding properties for the full sample of IRDCs and resulting physical properties in previous studies. We find that all those IRDCs containing at least one intermediate to HM young star satisfy the often-used mass–size criterion for forming HM stars. However, not all IRDCs satisfying the mass–size criterion contain HM stars. We find that the often-used mass–size criterion corresponds to 35% probability of an IRDC forming a massive star. Twenty-five (20%) of the IRDCs are potential sites of stellar clusters of mass more than 100 

M

⊙

.
Orbital Modulation of Gamma Rays from PSR J2339-0533
Authors: An Hongjun , Romani Roger W. , Kerr Matthew ,   (Fermi-LAT collaboration)
Published: July 2020

We report on orbital modulation of the 100–600 MeV gamma-ray emission of the P
B = 4.6 hr millisecond pulsar binary PSR J2339−0533 using 11 yr of Fermi Large Area Telescope data. The modulation has high significance (chance probability p ≈ 10−7), is approximately sinusoidal, peaks near pulsar superior conjunction, and is detected only in the low-energy 100–600 MeV band. The modulation is confined to the on-pulse interval, suggesting that the variation is in the 2.9 ms pulsed signal itself. This contrasts with the few other known systems exhibiting GeV orbital modulations, as these are unpulsed and generally associated with beamed emission from an intrabinary shock. The origin of the modulated pulsed signal is not yet clear, although we describe several scenarios, including Compton upscattering of photons from the heated companion. This would require high coherence in the striped pulsar wind.
Gravitational-wave Captures by Intermediate-mass Black Holes in Galactic Nuclei
Authors: Fragione Giacomo , Loeb Abraham , Kremer Kyle , Rasio Frederic A.
Published: July 2020

Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) have not been detected beyond any reasonable doubt, despite their potential role as massive seeds for quasars and sources of tidal disruption events, ultraluminous X-ray sources, dwarf galaxy feedback, and hypervelocity stars. Gravitational wave (GW) observations can help to find and confirm the existence of IMBHs. Current and upcoming detectors, such as LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA, ET, and DECIGO promise to identify the full range from stellar-mass to supermassive black holes. In this paper, we address the question of whether IMBHs can produce GWs in galactic nuclei. We consider the possibility that stellar black holes (SBHs) form bound systems and later coalesce with an IMBH through gravitational captures in the dense nucleus. We show that this mechanism is efficient for IMBH masses in the range

–

. We find that the typical distributions of peak frequencies and merger timescales depend mainly on the IMBH mass. In particular, the typical peak frequency is about 0.2 Hz, 0.1 Hz, 0.09 Hz, and 0.05 Hz for

,

,

, and

, respectively. Our results show that, at design sensitivity, both DECIGO and ET should be able to detect these IMBH–SBH mergers. Furthermore, most of the mergers will appear eccentric (e ≳ 0.1), providing an indication of their dynamical origin.
Dynamics of HBV Surface Antigen Related end Points in Chronic Hepatitis B Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Chen Yusi , Li Justin Jinhui , Chen Rong , Li Gailing , Ji Jia
Published: July 2020

Background

In chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treatment, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is regarded as a promising clinical end point associated with long-term clinical outcomes. We performed a meta-analysis to characterize the dynamics and influencing factors of HBsAg.

Methods

Literature search was conducted through PubMed from January 1995 to May 2015 for papers reporting HBsAg in patients receiving various antiviral treatments. We conducted weighted linear regression to select for potential influencing factors on maximum HBsAg loss percentage, and subgroup analysis to calculate the pooled estimates of maximum HBsAg loss and sero-conversion percentage following treatment of interferon (IFN), nucleoside analogue (NUC) or combination therapies (NUC+IFN), respectively. Study heterogeneity was assessed through sensitivity test and I-square statistics.

Results

We collected data from 24 papers involving 6,674 adult CHB patients. In most studies, average HBsAg level decreased during treatment but relapsed after treatment cessation, while HBsAg loss or seroconversion percentage continued to increase or remained stable after treatment cessation. No strong relationship was observed between maximum HBsAg change and its baseline level. The pooled estimates of maximum HBsAg loss percentage for IFN (5.3%, 2.7–7.9%) and NUC+IFN (5.2%, 3.1–7.4%) were significantly higher than that of NUC (0.93%, 0.29–1.6%). Higher maximum HBsAg loss percentage is associated with longer peak time. Pooled maximum HBsAg seroconversion percentage estimates were 1.6%, 0.56% and 6.2% for IFN, NUC and NUC+IFN.

Conclusions

With respect to HBsAg lowering, this meta-analysis confirmed the importance of longer treatment duration and addition of IFN, which revealed the potential value of immune-based therapies.
Sex Differences in the Clinical Profile Among Patients With Gout: Cross-sectional Analyses of an Observational Study
Authors: te Kampe Ritch , Janssen Matthijs , van Durme Caroline , Jansen Tim L. , Boonen Annelies
Published: July 2020

Objective.

Research findings in gout result predominantly from studies about men and might not be generalizable to women. To improve insight into sex differences in gout, our study compared clinical characteristics and comorbidities of female and male patients with gout, and explored the influence of menopause on these differences.

Methods.

Data from patients referred to 2 rheumatology clinics and diagnosed with gout were used. Clinical characteristics and comorbidities of each sex were compared univariately. Sex difference in comorbidities were further explored in multivariate logistic regression analyses adjusting for age, BMI, smoking, and alcohol consumption in both the total group and in those with gout onset ≥ 55 years (as a surrogate for menopausal state).

Results.

There were 954 patients, including 793 (83%) men, included. Women were on average older (65 vs 62 yrs), were more often obese (54% vs 36%), had a higher serum uric acid (sUA) level (0.53 vs 0.49 mmol/L), used diuretics more often (60% vs 30%), and consumed alcohol less frequently (47% vs 72%). Additionally, women more frequently had reduced renal function (64% vs 31%), hypertension (78% vs 56%), heart failure (23% vs 12%), and type 2 diabetes (39% vs 17%; all P < 0.05). In those with gout onset ≥ 55 years, differences in comorbidities were less pronounced and disappeared after adjusting for lifestyle.

Conclusion.

Our study confirmed sex differences in clinical characteristics and comorbidities among newly diagnosed patients with gout, and revealed that sex differences in comorbidities among those with gout onset beyond the age of female menopause were strongly attenuated and fully explained by lifestyle.
Biomechanical Properties of Common Carotid Arteries Assessed by Circumferential 2D Strain and β Stiffness Index in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Forsblad-d’Elia Helena , Law Lucy , Bengtsson Karin , Smeds Johan , Ketonen Maria , Sundström Björn , Ljung Lotta , Geijer Mats , Söderberg Stefan , Lindqvist Per
Published: July 2020

Objective.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) related to atherosclerosis, preceded by arterial stiffness. We aimed to examine common carotid artery (CCA) biomechanical properties using ultrasound to calculate β stiffness index (indicating arterial stiffness) and, a more recently developed technique, 2-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking strain (indicating arterial motion and deformation, strain) to (1) compare with age- and sex-matched controls, and (2) analyze relationships between strain and stiffness with disease characteristics and traditional risk factors for CVD in patients with AS.

Methods.

In this cross-sectional study, a cohort of 149 patients with AS, mean age 55.3 ± 11.2 years, 102 (68.5%) men, and 146 (98%) HLA-B27–positive, were examined. Bilateral CCA were examined for circumferential 2D strain and β stiffness index. A subgroup of 46 patients was compared with 46 age- and sex-matched controls, both groups without hypertensive disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, or stroke.

Results.

Mean bilateral circumferential 2D strain was lower in AS patients compared with controls (7.9 ± 2.6% vs 10.3 ± 1.9%, P < 0.001), whereas mean bilateral β stiffness index was higher (13.1 ± 1.7 mmHg/mm vs 12.3 ± 1.3 mmHg/mm, P = 0.02). In multivariable linear regression analyses, strain was associated with age, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, history of anterior uveitis, and treatment with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) and/or biological DMARD (R2 0.33), while stiffness was associated with age (R2 0.19).

Conclusion.

Both CCA circumferential 2D strain and β stiffness index differed between patients with AS and controls. Strain was associated with AS-related factors and age, whereas only age was associated with stiffness, suggesting that the obtained results reflect different pathogenic vascular processes.
Psychoeducation Program for Substance Use Disorder: Effect on Relapse Rate, Social Functioning, Perceived Wellness, and Coping
Authors: Kargin Maral , Hicdurmaz Duygu
Published: July 2020

The current study was designed to assess the effect of a psychoeducation program on relapse rate, social functioning, perceived wellness, and ways of coping in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). The study sample comprised 92 individuals (
n
= 46 intervention group,
n
= 46 control group) who received SUD treatment, had undergone detoxification, and agreed to participate in the study. A 10-session psychoeducation program was applied to individuals in the intervention group. Data collection included a urine sample and completion of the Personal Information Form, Social Functioning Scale, Perceived Wellness Scale, and Ways of Coping Scale. The relapse rate in the control group was found to be higher than in the intervention group; thus, it was determined that the relapse prevention psychoeducation program led to positive changes in relapse rate, social functioning, perceived wellness, and stress in individuals with SUD. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58
(8), 39–47.]
Carex divisa, una nueva ciperácea naturalizada en Chile
Authors: Calvo J. , Jiménez-Mejías P.
Published: July 2020

Carex divisa se registra por primera vez en Chile. Se incluye una discusión taxonómica para su apropiada determinación.
Vulnerabilities of Smart Homes
Authors: Datta Suchandra
Published: July 2020

The concept of internet of things involves the establishment of ubiquitous computing devices that seamlessly integrate with our living environments, being interconnected via networks to gather information about the surroundings so as to enable the devices to interact with the ambient environment in favorable ways. With the growth of this concept and subsequent development of smart homes, it is to be borne in mind that security is of the utmost importance in such scenarios. In this chapter, the authors highlight the various vulnerabilities prevalent in smart homes, which might be exploited by unscrupulous individuals to launch cyberattacks.
Implications of Land Grabbing on Sustainable Food Systems
Authors: Ogbe Agatha Osivweneta , Edewor Sarah Edore
Published: July 2020

Land is one of the most valuable assets required for agricultural production. In Africa, smallholder agricultural producers are faced with a lot of challenges that have highly impacted on productivity and sustainable food systems. The global demand for agricultural land for food and bio-fuel production has increasingly led to the emergence of land grabbing after the 2007-08 food price crisis. The rural poor are the victim of land grabbing as they are faced with declining farmlands, low income generation, and loss of livelihood activities. These have affected the food security status of the rural poor as farmlands are taken from them. The proponents of land grabbing revealed that developing countries are expected to benefit from investments inflow on grabbed land, development of infrastructure, increased income generation, and job creation. They argue that investment in agriculture is necessary to stimulate agricultural production; however, this situation has brought negative effects as most investors failed to keep their end of the transaction on land acquisition deals.
Women Land Rights and Food Security Status of Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Adepoju Abimbola O. , Adewole Rahman A.
Published: July 2020

The dominance of men in decision-making processes and leadership positions within the communities has made land allocation, land use, and control skewed in favour of men. This study examined the effects of women's land rights on households' food security status using a sample of 300 representative farmers. Descriptive statistics, household food expenditure, logistic regression, and ordered logit models were the analytical tools used. Results revealed that about 35% of the rural women farmers had land use rights while the remaining 65% had land ownership rights. Women with ownership rights were more food secure, with the majority of the women having residual rights, while only a few had sell rights. Secure women land rights are germane to achieving and sustaining household and national food security. Strategies and instruments for protecting women rights should be developed and implemented, while efforts geared towards designing strategies, assessing multiple dimensions of women empowerment for improved food security status, and welfare of the households should be intensified.
Ethical Implications of Identity Politics for Good Governance in 21st Century Nigeria
Authors: Essien Essien D.
Published: July 2020

Contemporary empirical studies on identity question and political identity reveal that numerous political challenges revolve around the questions of identity. Identity thesis engenders a landscape of tremendous diversity and variation, which poses political problems when there is too much or too little of it. It manifests itself when there is a shift towards cultural diversity, largely due to upswing in migration and globalization. Given the multi-ethnic configuration of Nigeria characterized by heightened identity politics, a scenario of acute crisis of identity is inexorable. This study, therefore, examines why societies are today increasingly characterized by ethnic, racial, and religious diversity, which creates room for various forms of identity. Drawing upon extensive contemporary research and literature on diversity and identity politics, the study adopts qualitative descriptive methodology with content analysis curvature. Findings reveal that Nigerian political behavior, socio-economic relationship, and governance are driven by identity politics and ethnic solidarity.
Theorizing the Critical Placemaking
Authors: Elgobashi Aya , Elsemary Yasmeen Mohamed
Published: July 2020

All over the world, lots of challenges are affecting the urban development of spaces in the cities, especially spaces attached to the heritage site. It provides various ambiances that touch the senses of the users. Although the attached public space to heritage sites is full of rich, deep knowledge and plays an active role in the community, it was neglected. Those spaces contribute to the entrenchment of culture and social heritage of the community to let future generations get benefit from it. In this chapter, the researchers theorize the “critical placemaking” with creative ambiance as a tool for successful attached to public spaces. This has been drawn from key concepts in environmental psychology of the users such as physical environment, atmosphere, and services environment. The proposed framework seeks to theorize the processes of placemaking and its key concepts and how it helps in the preservation process. The argument that the placemaking process needs a creative ambiance, which contributes to transforming community narratives and that space, becomes more inclusive.
Astronaut Space Selfies
Authors: du Preez Amanda
Published: July 2020

This article uses a philosophical hermeneutic perspective to present a reading of selected astronaut space selfies by drawing on ideas of Michel Serres, Paul Virilio, Hannah Arendt, Bonnie Mann, Joanna Zylinska, Nicholas Mirzoeff, and W. J. T. Mitchell. The image of the astronaut is unpacked as a visual apocalyptic trope that embodies collective dreams of going beyond Earth in post-Earth projections. Michel Serres distinguished between two regimes of pollution, namely “hard pollution” and “soft pollution.” The author uses Serres's distinction between hard and soft pollution to investigate the image of the astronaut as an agent of post-Earth dreams. The essay asks: Are space selfies potential soft pollution in Michel Serres's terms? The conclusion drawn after considering evidence of space travel on human physiology and psychology is that although astronauts may be “marvelous messengers,” their images mostly act as soft pollution that positions viewers in a particular way toward Earth.
Designing a Culturally Relevant Television Brand Identity Using Culture-Orientated Design Model
Authors: Appiah Edward , Danquah Joseph Atta
Published: July 2020

The adoption of digital television broadcasting across the world has heavily affected TV market size and also shifted viewer preferences towards foreign rather than local programmes. The challenge for stakeholders is how to preserve local cultural values in the new digital platforms, where consumers decide what and how they watch. Using Moalosi's culture-orientated model, this qualitative study looks at the extraction and categorization of relevant Ghanaian sociocultural values enshrined in concepts of human dignity that translate into sociocultural values. It analysis and translates the values into brand ident (identity) design features at the early stage of design. Results indicate that fusing associated sociocultural values into TV brand channel ident design connects consumers to their traditions. TV idents creatively associated with sociocultural values make a brand unique and relevant in this multichannel era.
Optimizing the Topology and Energy-Aware VM Migration in Cloud Computing
Authors: More Nitin S. , Ingle Rajesh B.
Published: July 2020

The advancements in virtual machine migration (VMM) have been trending due to its effective load balancing features in cloud infrastructure. Previously, data centers were used for handling VMs organized in racks. These racks are arranged in a spanning tree topology with a high bandwidth. Thus, the cost for moving the data between servers is highest when the racks are far from each other. This work addresses this issue and proposed VMM strategy based on self-adaptive D-Crow algorithm (S-DCrow) that incorporates adaptive constants in Dragonfly-based Crow (D-Crow) optimization algorithm based on the proposed topology model. The proposed S-DCrow describes a migrating model, which is based on topology, energy consumption, load, and migration cost. Here, the network is organized in a spanning tree topology and is adapted by proposed S-DCrow for optimal VMM. The performance of the proposed S-DCrow shows superior performance in terms of load, energy consumption, and migration cost with the values of 0.1417, 0.1009, and 0.1220, respectively.
Applications of Fuzzy Numbers to Hyperconnectivity and Computing
Authors: Voskoglou Michael
Published: July 2020

The present article focuses on two directions. First, a new fuzzy method using TFNs or TpFNs as tools is developed for evaluating a group's mean performance, when qualitative grades instead of numerical scores are used for assessing its members' individual performance. Second, a new technique is applied for solving linear programming problems with fuzzy coefficients. Examples are presented on real life situations connected to hyper connectivity and computing problems. Such examples illustrate the applicability of our methods in the modern practice of the forthcoming era of a new industrial revolution that will be characterized by the development of an advanced Internet of Things and energy and by the cyber-physical systems controlled through it. A discussion follows for the perspectives of future research on the subject and the article closes with the general conclusions.
Tob2 Inhibits TLR-Induced Inflammatory Responses by Association with TRAF6 and MyD88
Authors: Jiang Guosheng , Gong Mouchun , Song Hui , Sun Wangnan , Zhao Wei , Wang Lijuan
Published: July 2020

Optimal activation of TLR pathways is crucial for the initiation of inflammatory responses and eliminating invading micro-organisms. However, excessive of TLR activation may lead to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Thus, TLR pathways should be tightly controlled. In this study, we identify Tob2, a Tob/BTG family member, as a suppressor of TLR pathways. Tob2 deficiency enhances TLR-induced NF-κB and MAPK activation and promotes the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in primary peritoneal macrophages of C57BL/6 mice. Furthermore, Tob2-defective C57BL/6 mice may be more susceptible to endotoxemic shock in vivo. Mechanistically, Tob2 interacts with TRAF6 and MyD88 and thus inhibits signaling from the MyD88–TRAF6 complex in primary peritoneal macrophages and HEK293T cells. Therefore, our results uncover a regulatory mechanism of TLR pathways and provide a potential target for the intervention of diseases with excessive TLR activation.
Exploring Baseline Concussion-Assessment Performance in Adapted Wheelchair Sport Athletes
Authors: Moran Ryan N. , Broglio Steven P. , Francioni Karla K. , Sosnoff Jacob J.
Published: July 2020

Context

With growing awareness of and advocacy for including individuals with disabilities in sport, implementation of concussion-assessment and -management strategies is warranted. Limited research is available on concussion assessment in adapted wheelchair sport athletes.

Objective

To examine baseline symptom reporting, computerized neurocognitive testing, and a modified balance scoring system in adapted athletes. A secondary objective was to provide preliminary normative data for this population.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

University athletic training room and computer laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants

Twenty-one athletes (age = 22.1 ± 3.0 years) from 1 institution's collegiate adapted athletics program.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Athletes completed baseline Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) and the Wheelchair Error Scoring System (WESS) before the start of their respective seasons. Symptom reporting variables consisted of total symptoms, symptom severity scores, and baseline symptom factors (eg, vestibular-somatic, sleep arousal, cognitive-sensory, and affective). We analyzed ImPACT composite scores of verbal memory, visual memory, visual motor processing speed, and reaction time and impulse control to determine neurocognitive function. Balance performance was quantified using the WESS condition and overall errors.

Results

Compared with normative reference values, 17 (81%) of adapted athletes reported greater symptoms and 20 (95%) performed at or below average on at least 1 neurocognitive composite score. Mean errors on the WESS were 3.14 ± 2.9, with 81% committing ≥1 error. Sex differences were not present for symptoms, neurocognitive testing, or balance measures.

Conclusions

Our findings provide context for baseline performance in adapted athletes and help to further develop the WESS as an assessment of balance in these athletes.
О гамильтоновой минимальности изотропных неоднородных торов в $\mathbb H^n$ и $\mathbb C\mathrm P^{2n+1}$
Authors: Ovcharenko Mikhail Aleksandrovich
Published: July 2020

В статье построено семейство плоских изотропных неоднородных торов в $\mathbb H^n$ и $\mathbb C\mathrm P^{2n+1}$. Найдены необходимые и достаточные условия для их гамильтоновой минимальности.
Библиография: 15 названий.
Об одном подходе к решению начально-краевой задачи
для системы гиперболических уравнений четвертого порядка
Authors: Assanova Anar Turmaganbetkyzy , Tokmurzin Zhanibek Syrlybaevich
Published: July 2020

Рассматривается начально-краевая задача
для системы дифференциальных уравнений в частных производных
четвертого порядка с двумя независимыми переменными.
С помощью новой неизвестной функции исследуемая задача сведена
к эквивалентной нелокальной задаче
для системы интегро-дифференциальных уравнений
гиперболического типа второго порядка с интегральными условиями.
Предложен алгоритм нахождения приближенного решения полученной
эквивалентной задачи и доказана его сходимость. Установлены условия
существования единственного классического решения
начально-краевой задачи для системы дифференциальных уравнений
четвертого порядка в терминах коэффициентов системы и
граничных матриц.
Библиография: 15 названий.
Решетка определимости в порядке рациональных чисел
Authors: Muchnik Andrei Albertovich , Semenov Aleksei Lvovich
Published: July 2020

Описывается решетка подпространств определимости в порядке
рациональных чисел. Доказывается, что она состоит из пяти
определяемых в работе подпространств, порождаемых отношениями:
"равенство", "меньше", "между", "цикл", "зацепленность".
Для каждого из подпространств найдена его ширина (минимальное
число аргументов порождающего отношения), и дается удобное
описание группы автоморфизмов. Хотя структура данной решетки
уже была ранее известна, доказательство в работе использует
не теоретико-групповой метод, а носит эффективный синтаксический
характер.
Библиография: 11 названий.
The Relationship of Compliance to Follow Prolanis with the Stability of Blood Sugar Levels of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Lumpue Health Center in Pare-Pare City
Authors: Syatriani Sri , Purnamawati Yenni
Published: July 2020

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that can cause complications to prevent complications can be done by maintaining the stability of blood sugar in people with diabetes. One of the efforts of patientss of Diabetes mellitus (DM) in maintaining the stability of blood sugar levels is to adhere to one of the Corneal Disease Management Programs (PROLANIS). The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia in 2018 will reach 10.9%. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of compliance to follow prolanis with the stability of blood sugar levels of patientss with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This type of research is analytic research with cross sectional study design. The sample in this study were all patientss of diabetes mellitus who participated in the prolanis activities of 40 respondents at the Lumpue Health Center in Parepare City in September 2018 - January 2019 which were selected by total sampling technique. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square test. The results showed that most of the respondents included in the category of obediently followed prolanis, as many as 31 (77.5%) people and the majority with stable blood sugar, as many as 31 (77.5%) people. Relationship test results obtained p value (0,000) <α (0.05), which means there is an relationship compliance to follow Prolanis  with the stability of blood sugar in patientss with diabetes mellitus in the Lumpue Health Center in Parepare City. The conclusion of this research is that there is an relationship compliance to follow Prolanis with the stability of blood sugar. Patientss with diabetes mellitus are expected to routinely participate in prolanis activities held at each puskesmas to stabilize blood sugar levels.
The Determinants of Traditional Health Care Use in The Era Health Insurance In Indonesia
Authors: Nurhayati  , Widowati Lucie , Siswoyo Hadi , Delima  , Susyanty Andi Leny
Published: July 2020

Background: The use of traditional medicine has increased signiﬁcantly over the past few years. The main reasons for the increasing use of traditional medicine is a growing trend for patients to take a more proactive approach to their own health and to seek out different forms of self-care. This study aimed to identify the dominant risk factors that related to use of traditional health care in the era health insurance in Indonesia

Methods: The study used household data from 2018 National Health Survey Indonesia. Using cox regression, we then could present dominant risk factors that related to use of traditional health care among Indonesian in the era health insurance.

Results: Total subjects had been analyzed were 764,996 subjects. The proportion of those who used of traditional health care were 31.4% (337,471/764,996). Dominant risk factors related to used of traditional health care were gender, age group, employment status, knowing about the availability of health care, and Affordability of transportation costs to health care. Compared with those who were male, those were female had 1.09 more likely to used of traditional health care [odds ratio adjusted (ORa)=1.09; 95% CI= 1.04 to 1.14]. Household who had low education level had 1.10 more likely to used of traditional health care (ORa=1.10; 95% CI=1.03 to 1.18). Household who were privat employees had 1.33 more likely to used of traditional health care (ORa=1.33; 95% CI=1.25 to 1.41). Household who had high economic level had 1.31 more likely to used of traditional health care (ORa=1,31; 95% CI=1,23 to 1,41). Furthermore, household who knowed about the availability of health care had 1.44 more likely to used of traditional health care (ORa=1,44; 95% CI=1,29 to 1,60).

Conclusion: Household subjects who were female, aged 46-65 years old, self-employed workers, aware of the availability of health services, affordable for transportation costs to health facilities were more likely to use traditional health care.
Identification of exchange rate shocks with compositionaldata and written press
Authors: Gámez Velázquez D. , Coenders G.
Published: July 2020

The evolution of exchange rates results from events that affect different countries differently, that is, asymmetric shocks. Being value ratios, exchange rates constitute what is known as compositional data. The compositional data analysis methodology transforms exchange rates in a way that ensures the validity of their subsequent statistical analysis. In this paper we submit the daily exchange rates of the US dollar, the yen, the pound sterling, the euro, the Brazilian real, and the yuan to transformation by centred log-ratios. We then use the residuals from a Box-Jenkins analysis to estimate shocks and represent them in statistical control charts for a simple visual identification of both significant revaluations and devaluations, and periods of greatest volatility, which we then relate to news stories in the written press.