bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forward Kinematic Model Resolution of a Special Spherical Parallel Manipulator: Comparison and Real-Time Validation
Authors: Saafi Houssem , Laribi Med Amine , Zeghloul Said
Published: August 2020

This paper deals with a special architecture of Spherical Parallel Manipulators (SPMs) designed to be a haptic device for a medical tele-operation system. This architecture is obtained by replacing the kinematic of one leg of a classical 3-RRR SPM (R for revolute joint). The Forward Kinematic Model (FKM) is particularly addressed to allow the new master device to control the motion of a slave surgical robot. For this purpose, three methods are presented to solve the FKM and compared based on the criterion of time consuming and accuracy. For each method, namely, classic FKM, Improved method and serial FKM, the resolution procedure is detailed and the experimental validation is presented. After comparison, the serial approach involving the use of three sensors located on one leg of the master device is revealed as the most suitable. Experimental validation of the real-time motion control is successfully performed using the serial FKM.
Relação entre estado de incapacidade e força de músculos respiratórios na esclerose múltipla
Authors: Regert Nunes Bragé Ana Claudia , Eidt Rovedder Paula Maria , Rodrigues Luciano Palmeiro
Published: August 2020

Introdução. A fraqueza acomete músculos respiratórios, sendo fator importante para morbidade e mortalidade na Esclerose Múltipla (EM). Objetivo. Analisar a relação entre força muscular respiratória, eficácia de tosse e capacidade funcional com o tempo de diagnóstico e estado de incapacidade de pacientes com EM. Método. Estudo ex post facto correlacional. Foram incluídos pacientes com EM do tipo surto-remissão, com estado de incapacidade ≤ 6,5 na escala Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). Os participantes foram avaliados quanto ao escore na EDSS, à força muscular respiratória (pressão inspiratória e expiratória máximas − PImáx e PEmáx), à eficácia da tosse (PFE) e à capacidade funcional (TC2M). Aplicou-se o teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk e os testes de correlação de Pearson e Spearman. Resultados. Participaram deste estudo 23 pacientes. As médias para PImáx e PEmáx foram de 76,78±30,76 e 96,39±32,75 cmH2O, respectivamente. O PFE médio foi de 415,22±131,28 L/min e a distância média percorrida no TC2M foi de 164,63±39,69 metros. O escore na EDSS apresentou correlação negativa com a PImáx e a PEmáx. Houve correlação negativa entre a EDSS e a distância percorrida no TC2M. Conclusão. Quanto pior o estado de incapacidade gerado pela EM, menor será a força muscular respiratória e capacidade funcional.
INFERENCING FAKE WORDS’ MEANING BY MOROCCAN EFL LEARNERS
Authors: Zahra EL MALAKI Fatima
Published: August 2020

Do Moroccan EFL learners depend on the context to infer the meaning of unknown words occurring in sentences? This study investigates the way intermediate and advanced learners infer the meaning of fake words. To this end, the subjects took a test consisting of 60 items with three multiple choices. Subjects were asked to provide appropriate, inappropriate meanings of the unknown word or none of the choices without using dictionaries. The Chi-2 tests were adopted to determine whether there is a) a statistically significant difference between the three categories and b) a statistically significant difference between intermediate and advanced learners’ inferencing results. The findings demonstrate that the context along with the lexical knowledge of the L2 learners play the most important role in understanding vocabulary.
Analysis of Inertial Sensors for the Requirement to Control a Small Unmanned Airplane
Authors: Megyesi Dávid , Bréda Róbert , Schreiner Michal
Published: August 2020

The article deals with the analysis of angular velocity sensors, for the control of a small unmanned airplane. In the paper, the authors discuss the process of creating an angular velocity sensor error model for the analysis of the interfering component size of the useful signal. The built-in error model of the inertial sensor will be implemented in a small, unmanned airplane model, in order to increase the stability and controllability of the airplane. Allan variation will be used to analyze stochastic processes of inertial sensors.
Aplicación de la Inteligencia Artificial con Procesamiento del Lenguaje Natural para textos de investigación cualitativa en la relación médico-paciente con enfermedad mental mediante el uso de tecnologías móviles
Authors: Sancho Escrivá José Vicente , Fanjul Peyró Carlos , De la Iglesia Vayá María , Montell Joaquin A. , Escartí Fabra María José
Published: August 2020

La Inteligencia Artificial (IA) sigue posicionándose en la sociedad como referencia del progreso tecnológico. Dentro de este campo, el Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural (PLN) alcanza gran aceptación en disciplinas que trabajen con altos volúmenes de datos (Big Data). En este marco queremos ver qué aportan estos algoritmos, pero aplicado a la comunicación en el campo de la salud mental. Establecemos esta metodología con PLN partiendo de observaciones cualitativas previas en textos transcritos de grupos focales realizados a pacientes con enfermedad mental con el objetivo de entender si la aplicación de esta metodología aporta mejora al análisis de los datos como se ha demostrado en investigaciones previas, pero aplicado novedosamente al campo de la salud mental. Para ello se han ejecutado scripts basados en código Python y se han depurado los textos, clasificando las cadenas de palabras en entidades denominadas tokens y eliminando las palabras vacías. Posteriormente, se ha analizado la frecuencia de palabras y la conexión de frases, obteniendo un conjunto de estructuras donde aplicar técnicas de Machine Learning mediante Word2vec y generando vectores sobre los datos quedando representados con gráficas n-dimensionales en donde se configura un nuevo vocabulario con palabras agrupadas por cercanía. Aplicamos un método que sin el aprendizaje algorítmico se nos escapa en el análisis previo de una investigación cualitativa. Se identifican en el análisis los principales temas encontrados con el análisis cualitativo tradicional, mecanizando el proceso y facilitándolo. Se demuestra además que esta metodología es aplicable en la salud mental como en otros grupos de población.
Archiwalne gry planszowe dla dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym z terenu Prus Wschodnich – potencjał edukacyjny z historią w tle
Authors: Sławińska Małgorzata , Sapała Barbara
Published: August 2020

Celem artykułu jest rozpoznanie potencjału edukacyjnego dwóch oryginalnych niemieckich gier planszowych dla dzieci, zaprojektowanych i wykonanych w latach 1935–1936 przez anonimowe uczennice Wyższego Seminarium dla Przedszkolanek i Ochroniarek w Olsztynie, działającego pod patronatem Stowarzyszenia Caritasu dla Diecezji Warmińskiej. Tematem gier jest region Warmii i Mazur, będący dawniej częścią Prus Wschodnich. Analiza treści gier dotyczy fabuły, określonej w instrukcjach, oraz obiektów zaprezentowanych na planszach, w tym głównie zabytków i instytucji użyteczności publicznej oraz elementów naturalnego krajobrazu Warmii i Mazur. Przyjmując, że podłoże kulturowe jest kluczowym źródłem praktyk dydaktycznych, kontekstem dla rozważań nad celami i możliwym zastosowaniem badanych pomocy dydaktycznych uczyniono sytuację społeczno-polityczną Niemiec w okresie międzywojennym. Interpretacja potencjału edukacyjnego tytułowych materiałów obejmuje rozpoznanie ich walorów poznawczych, wskazując na zastosowanie w obrębie dziedzin określanych we współczesnej dydaktyce jako edukacja patriotyczna, przyrodnicza, społeczna i regionalna, a także odkrywa potencjalne propagandowe znaczenie gier dla krzewienia obecnych wówczas w niemieckiej edukacji ideałów narodowego socjalizmu.
Competencias investigativas desde el enfoque socioformativo y el desarrollo social sostenible
Authors: Aliaga Pacora Alicia Agromelis
Published: August 2020

El presente estudio tiene como propósito realizar un análisis documental acerca de la construcción de competencias investigativas desde el enfoque socioformativo y el desarrollo social sostenible. Las competencias investigativas, se construyen en el proceso de formación profesional, con planes y programas curriculares innovadores, acordes a las exigencias de la sociedad y la formación integral de la persona a través de la puesta en marcha de un proyecto ético de vida, la gestión de proyectos, el trabajo colaborativo, el emprendimiento y el uso de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación involucrando a toda la comunidad universitaria en actividades multidisciplinarias, lo que permitirá enmarcarse hacia un desarrollo social sostenible
Patriarchy and Women’s Political Leadership Position in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Mbah Chidi Slessor , Oti Everistus Osy
Published: August 2020

Women worldwide, face discrimination, subordination, exploitation and relegation in several spheres of life. It has been observed that this discrimination against women is more pronounced in the developing African countries of the world. In Nigeria, womanhood is reduced to mere tool in the hands of men and seen as only being relevant in the kitchen. This has brought about tremendous misrepresentation of women right at the level of the family down to the circular society. Nigeria is patriarchal in nature and this is a major feature of a traditional society. Patriarchy is a broad network or system of hierarchical organization that cuts across political, economic, social etc, under which the overwhelming number of upper positions in society are controlled and dominated by men. In the modern world where women go ahead by their merit, patriarchy creates obstacles for women to go forward in the society. It has been adjudged that women constitute about half of the population of Nigerian, yet there is inherently a pronounced level of under representation of women in political leadership positions when compared with their male counterparts. This paper attempts to x-ray the conceptual clarification of patriarchy, origin of patriarchy, theoretical underpin, causes for the discrimination of women in Nigeria and as well proffer practical solutions to this situation. This paper therefore, argues that if Nigeria and the world in general are to benefit from women’s full potential, the constant dilemma and stringent constraint on women must be removed.
Democracy, Development and Livelihoods in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects
Authors: Egbue Ngozi. G. , Nwankwo Ignatius Uche , Okpan Samuel O.
Published: August 2020

Nigeria is the fourth largest democracy in the world with a population of over 180 million, as well as the sixth largest supplier of oil and therefore possesses enormous economic and development potentials. However, the majority of Nigerians remain extremely poor due largely to bad governance. The expectation was that return to democratic rule in Nigeria after several years of military dictatorship would accelerate development. On the contrary, Nigeria still lags behind in development indices such as poverty reduction, employment generation, effective healthcare delivery and level of corruption. This paper which is anchored on structuration theoretical approach analyzed the relationship between democracy and development in Nigeria and posited that democracy has not been able to bring about the much anticipated positive social change. Relying on four structural indices for measuring development, the paper contended that Nigeria has performed poorly and although the has now experienced sixteen years of uninterrupted democratic rule, there is still no clear direct relationship between democracy and development in the country. The paper therefore recommended that Nigerian political leaders should, articulate and conscientiously pursue democratic ideals that will positively stimulate development at all levels. Specifically, the paper strongly advocated that Nigerian leaders and followers should adhere to the principle of accountability, transparency and also ensure that the public is adequately informed during formulation of budgets and other vital public policies.
The role of Democracy in Infrastructural Development of Anambra West Local Government Area, Southeast, Nigeria
Authors: Ikezue Clement Emeka , Ezeah Peter Chukwuma
Published: August 2020

This paper examined how the present democratic dispensation in Anambra State has contributed to the infrastructural development of Anambra West local government area, which suffered obvious neglect for a long time. This paper adopted the cross sectional survey design and selected 400 respondents using the Yamane’s sample size determination formula. The paper employed both the quantitative and qualitative research methods. Results indicate that democracy could be a potent tool for development if every segment of the society is carried along in the process. The paper also found that democracy as a form of government is more likely to guarantee equitable distribution of power and resources among the constituting units of the state. It is recommended among others that politicking should be carried out with every sense of equity, and responsibility. It argued that development should be evenly distributed in the state.
An Empirical Modelling for the Baseline Energy Consumption of an NB-IoT Radio Transceiver
Authors: Khan Sikandar , Alam Muhamamd Mahtab , LeMoullec yannick , Kussik alar , parand sven , Verikoukis Christos
Published: August 2020

NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT) is an emerging cellular IoT technology that offers attractive features for deploying low-power wide area networks suitable for implementing massive machine type communications. NB-IoT features include e.g. extended coverage and deep penetration for massive connectivity, longer battery-life, appropriate throughput and desired latency at lower bandwidth. Regarding the device energy consumption, NB-IoT is mostly under-estimated for its control and signaling overheads, which calls for a better understanding of the energy consumption profiling of an NB-IoT radio transceiver. With this aim, this work presents a thorough investigation of the energy consumption profiling of Radio Resource Control (RRC) communication protocol between an NB-IoT radio transceiver and a cellular base-station. Using two different commercial off the shelf NB-IoT boards and two Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) NB-IoT test networks operational at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia, we propose an empirical baseline energy consumption model. Based on comprehensive analyses of the profile traces from the widely used BG96 NB-IoT module operating in various states of RRC protocol, our results indicate that the proposed model accurately depicts the baseline energy consumption of an NB-IoT radio transceiver while operating at different coverage class levels. The evaluation errors for our proposed model vary between 0.33% and 15.38%.
Ontogeny of Dianthus andrzejowskianus (Zapal.) Kulcz. in the conditions of the Bashkir Pre-Ural
Authors: Uzyanbaeva L. Kh. , Reut A. A.
Published: August 2020

The article is devoted to the results of the introduction study of Dianthus andrzejowskianus (Zapal.) Kulcz. on the basis of the South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of Ufa Federal Research Centre of RAS. Data on the ontogenesis of this species are provided. Three age periods (latent, pregenerative and generative) and 6 ontogenetic states (seedlings, juvenile, immature, virginal, young and middle-aged generative states) are described. Indicator signs of age-related conditions are: for seedlings - the presence of a thin germ root, two oval-shaped cotyledons; for juvenile individuals - the appearance of the first true leaves; for immature individuals - the transition of plants to sympodial growth and the growth of the root system. In the virginal state, the vegetative sphere increases, the plant acquires the features of adults. Young generative plants have few reproductive shoots. The middle-aged generative state is characterized by the most powerfully developed vegetative and reproductive spheres.
Cytokine Release Ensuing Interaction Between Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclears and Epstein-Barr Virus Transformed B-CLL Cell Line
Authors: Bessler Hanna , Leibovitch Chiya Moshe , Djaldetti Meir
Published: August 2020

Introduction

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is a common form of leukemia affecting mostly elderly individuals. The course of the disease is usually unremarkable, but because it may proceed with impaired immune defense, B-CLL might be complicated with infections and even death. The leukemic microenvironment containing a number of immune cells, mainly lymphocytes and macrophages capable to produce various molecules including inflammatory cytokines, plays an important role in the development and outcome of the disease. We studied the capacity of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-transformed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) cell line (EHEB) cells, an EBV-transformed line established from a B-CLL patient, to affect the production of inflammatory cytokines by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).

Methods

PBMC isolated from peripheral blood of healthy donors were incubated either with EHEB cells or with their supernatants and the production of the following cytokines: tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, interferon (IFN)-γ, IL-1ra, and IL-10 were detected using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method.

Results

Direct contact of PBMC incubated with EHEB cells induced a marked increase of TNFα, IL-1β, IL-6, IFNγ, and IL-10 release by the immune cells. Yet, incubation of PBMC with EHEB cells' supernatant resulted in a mild production of the same cytokines.

Conclusions

The noticeable increased production of inflammatory cytokines by PBMC following direct contact with EHEB cells and to a lesser degree with their supernatants implies the existence of an immune dialogue between these two types of cells. The results support the concept that not only leukemic cells, but also peripheral blood mononuclears could serve as a therapeutic target for B-CLL.
Numerical modeling of hiding properties of underwater acoUStic communication signals with linear sweep of the carrier
Authors: Кебкал К.Г.
Published: August 2020

На результатах численного моделирования продемонстрировано, что распределения вероятностей огибающей и фазы смеси гауссова шума и (слабого) гидроакустического сигнала связи, характеризуемого линейной разверткой несущей, могут иметь исчезающе малые отличия от аналогичных распределений, характерных для просто гауссова шума. Использование непрерывного расширения спектра сигнала связи может представлять интерес для задач скрытого обмена данными, в которых обнаружение сеанса связи устройствами перехвата должно быть затруднительным или невозможным. С применением численных моделей проанализированы возможности использования сигналов с непрерывным расширением спектра для скрытой цифровой гидроакустической связи посредством штатных приемоизлучающих гидроакустических систем, находящихся на вооружении действующих кораблей.

Based on the results of the numerical modeling, the vanishingly small differences between the probability distributions of the envelope and phase of the sum of Gaussian noise and (weak) underwater acoustic signal with linear carrier sweep, and the same distributions for the Gaussian noise all alone are demonstrated. Utilization of the continuous spectrum spread of the communication signal may be applied to the task of covert data exchange, where detection of the communication session by the intercepting equipment must be complicated or impossible. Using numerical models, we analyzed the capabilities of implementation of the signals with continuous spectrum spread for covert digital underwater acoustic communications through the standard underwater acoustic transducers, which are in service on the operational ready vessels.
A USE OF HYDROPHISICAL RESEARCH COMPLEX IN FULL-SCALE EXPERIMENTS ON THE SHELF OF THE SEA OF JAPAN
Authors: Пивоваров А.А. , Самченко А.Н. , Швырев А.Н. , Ярощук И.О.
Published: August 2020

Осенью 2019 года на шельфе Японского моря в заливе Петра Великого проводился комплексный натурный эксперимент с целью изучения влияния внутренних волн на распространение сложных низкочастотных сигналов. Экспериментальные работы проводились с помощью нового гидрофизического исследовательского комплекса. В состав комплекса входили: вертикальная 8-элементная приемная антенна, автономная широкополосная излучающая станция, многоэлементные термогирлянды и регистраторы гидростатического давления. В течение суток проводились излучение и прием пакетов различных ЛЧМ и фазоманипулированных сигналов с одновременным измерением характеристик поля внутренних волн по трассе распространения. В ходе выполнения натурного эксперимента были подтверждены технические характеристики гидрофизического исследовательского комплекса и получен опыт проведения комплексных океанологических экспериментов. Выявлены различия в использовании линейных частотно модулированных и псевдослучайных фазоманипулированных сигналов, показано характерное на данной акватории, влияние гидрологических возмущений на распространение акустических сигналов. Осенью 2019 года на шельфе Японского моря в заливе Петра Великого проводилось экспериментальное тестирование гидрофизического исследовательского комплекса. Изучалось влияния внутренних волн на распространение сложных низкочастотных сигналов. В ходе выполнения натурного эксперимента были подтверждены технические характеристики гидрофизического исследовательского комплекса. Выявлены различия в использовании линейных частотно-модулированных и псевдослучайных фазоманипулированных сигналов, показано характерное на данной акватории влияние гидрологических возмущений на распространение акустических сигналов.

Fall 2019, a full-scale integrated experiment took place on the shelf of the Sea of Japan in Peter the Great Bay. It was aimed at studying the influence of internal waves on the propagation of complex low-frequency signals. Experimental works were performed using novel hydrophysical research complex. It consists of the vertical 8-element receiving antenna, autonomous wideband transmitting station, multi-element thermo-strings, and hydrostatic pressure recorder. Within 24 hours, packets of different signals with linear frequency modulation and phase-shift keying were emitted and recorded with simultaneous measurements of characteristics of the internal waves field along the propagation path. During experiments, the technical parameters of the hydrophysical research complex were verified, and some experience of performing integrated oceanological experiments were obtained. Differences in the usage of linear frequency modulated and phase-shift keyed signals were found. The influence of hydrological interference on underwater acoustic signals propagation typical for the aquatic area was demonstrated.
A importância da comunicação no desenvolvimento da Instituições do Ensino Superior em Angola
Authors: Kimbanda Francisco Jachuca , Luís Marco Almeida , Morgado Elsa Gabriel , Gouveia Luis Borges
Published: August 2020

Aborda-se a possível, relevância do género documental, no processo de ensino-aprendizagem das ciências, a partir dos conceitos de pedagogia, didáctica e comunicação. Atenta-se, ainda, ao estado da arte, no que a este aspecto diz respeito e no contexto da República de Angola e das suas províncias. Olha-se para a Escola Superior Politécnica de Malanje (ESPM), como Instituição atenta às exigências dos novos tempos e adequação à realidade angolana, e aos seus múltiplos problemas, mas igualmente oportunidades, sem perder de vista os seus fins e, ainda, a observância dos cânones internacionais, sem numa óptica de investigação científica pioneira, como um dos três pilares das Instituições do Ensino Superior (IES).
DESIGN OF ETHYLBENZENE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Authors: UL SAMAD IBRAR , HASIBA KHAWLA , AWADALLA ASEEL , MAHMOUD SARA
Published: August 2020

This paper presents rigorous design of a process used for the production of ethylbenzene. A number of processes with different design schemes were reviewed and evaluated. The most suitable processes was selected and simulated using Aspen HYSYS simulator. The capital cost of each equipment within the process was calculated using CAPCOST. Furthermore, the economics of the process was studied. It was found that the studied process had a discounted payback period of 4.2 years and generated an annual revenue of $121 million.
ANALYSIS OF PREPARED ACOUSTIC BOARDS FROM NATURAL WASTE MATERIALS USING ACTRAN SOFTWARE AND ITS APPLICATION
Authors: v AMRITA , REBECCA DE MARIA FERRAO , MANOJ KARAN , SATISH NIDHI , HARSHITHA S SAI , SIDDIQUI SHABNAM , Vivek
Published: August 2020

The investigations focus on analyzing acoustic enclosures intended for noisy Chemical Engineering equipment made out of natural waste materials namely corn cobs, corn stovers and banana stalks using Actran Software with the parameters of study being the comparison between different dimensions of enclosure and material properties of different substances used. Upto 50 Hz frequency, there was no evident distinction in the Pressure-map between two dimensions of enclosures, while beyond 50 Hz, there was a difference with the larger enclosure encountering greater pressure intensities as well as greater ranges of pressure intensities. In the frequency range of 40 Hz - 75 Hz for the smaller enclosure and 30 Hz - 65 Hz for the larger, there was a significant effect of the changing material properties on the sound absorbing ability of the enclosure. When the two plots of enclosures for changing material properties were compared, some amount of instability in the graphs of the three materials was encountered at higher frequencies in the case of the larger enclosure. Upon analyzing the results, banana stalks showed better sound absorption potential followed by corn cobs and corn stovers at frequencies in the range 40 Hz - 70 Hz.
Principy interpretace na ukázce návrhu venkovní expozice archeoparku Pavlov
Authors: Sedláček Jozef , Matějková Hana , Matějka Daniel
Published: August 2020

The article deals with the architectural proposal of the outdoorexhibition of Archeopark Pavlov, which is the result of the cooperationof students and tutors of Mendel University in Brno with the RegionalMuseum in Mikulov and the Archaeological Institute of the Academy ofSciences of the Czech Republic, Brno. The ideas and principles of inter-pretation of cultural heritage were used in the proposal. The purpose ofthe article is to describe a design process of an outdoor exhibition in-volving various professional professions – landscaping architect, archae-ologist and museum employees. Secondly it describes how the ideas andprinciples of interpretation of cultural heritage were implemented in theproject. The outdoor permanent exhibition is made up of plant design,paving and interactive elements and provides space for experimental andeducational activities. Every feature of the exhibition is described in de-tail and contains a commentary on how to act on the visitor.
Synergy between supported ionic liquid-like phases and immobilized palladium N-heterocyclic carbene–phosphine complexes for the Negishi reaction under flow conditions
Authors: Peris Edgar , Porcar Raúl , Macia María , Alcázar Jesús , García-Verdugo Eduardo , Luis Santiago V
Published: August 2020

The combination of supported ionic liquids and immobilized NHC–Pd–RuPhos led to active and more stable systems for the Negishi reaction under continuous flow conditions than those solely based on NHC–Pd–RuPhos. The fine tuning of the NHC–Pd catalyst and the SILLPs is a key factor for the optimization of the release and catch mechanism leading to a catalytic system easily recoverable and reusable for a large number of catalytic cycles enhancing the long-term catalytic performance.
INTRODUCCIÓN
Authors: Pozzi Gabriela
Published: August 2020

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Neuropsychological Determinants
of Linguistic Thinking in Children
with Speech Disorders
Authors: Холод М.Т.
Published: August 2020

В статье, ориентированной на ведущие позиции современной дефектологии и нейронауки, анализируются возможности оперирования детьми с недоразвитием речи синтагматическими и парадигматическими кодами языка, представляющими собой единую слаженную систему. Изучение природы данного явления позволило оптимизировать процесс диагностики семантических нарушений у детей данного контингента, подойти к пониманию причин
и механизмов, лежащих в их основе, определению новых перспектив изучения когнитивных процессов, функционирующих в языке в условиях дизонтогенеза. На основе полученных результатов выделяется типология лингвистических нарушений, рассматривается их психологическая природа и сложноорганизованный патологический механизм.

The article takes into account major achievements of modern defectology and neuroscience and analyzes the potential of working with children experiencing difficulties with syntagmatic and paradigmatic processes. The investigation of the phenomenon enables researchers to better diagnose semantic-pragmatic disorders in children, to better understand the causes and mechanisms of these disorders, and to outline further research of cognitive processes associated with dysontogenesis. The results of the research enable the author to classify language disorders, to investigate their psychological peculiarities and their pathological mechanism.
The Procedure of Psychological
and acmeological Correction on the Basis
of Neuro-linguistic Programming
and Psychocorrectional Kinesiology
Authors: Сазонов В.Ф.
Published: August 2020

В статье рассматривается пошаговый алгоритм проведения первых сеансов акмеологической психокоррекции, направленный на преодоление возможного сопротивления клиента и обеспечение режима доверия к психокорректору. Для этого предлагается использовать подходы нейролингвистического программирования и психокоррекционной кинезиологии, апробированные нами при проведении индивидуальных психокоррекций
и групповых тренингов.

The article treats a sequence step algorithm of acmeological correction aimed at neutralizing resistance that impedes clients’ motivation and at securing clients’ confidence in their psychological counselors. To achieve the purpose, the author suggests that one should use neuro-linguistic programming and psychocorrectional kinesiology that have been tested in individual and group psychocorrection sessions.
Apresentação: BRICS : dez anos e novos desafios
Authors: Oliveira Ivan , Panova Victoria
Published: August 2020

Discute o contexto desafiador enfrentado pelo BRICS em 2020, marcado por uma série de crises globais, como a pandemia da Covid-19 e tensões geopolíticas, contrastando com seus dez anos de existência, durante os quais o grupo consolidou uma agenda ampla e relevante para os países membros. Destaca-se a importância do BRICS como instrumento para a projeção global de seus membros, especialmente em áreas como economia, cooperação energética e científica, enquanto são ressaltadas as lacunas a serem preenchidas para que o grupo exerça um papel de liderança mais significativo na governança global. O texto também destaca a necessidade de fortalecer a cooperação interna e aprimorar as iniciativas conjuntas, como o Novo Banco de Desenvolvimento, visando superar os desafios presentes e promover o desenvolvimento sustentável.
BRICS cooperation in science, technology and innovation: progress to be shown
Authors: Kubota Luis Claudio
Published: August 2020

Cooperation in science, technology and innovation is a theme that has been discussed by BRICS in the last few years for its relevance in the current international panorama of the 21st century. However, each country has shown itself to be different, in a matter of progress: some have excelled more successfully than others in each field of development. This paper presents the progress of BRICS cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation over the years, highlighting each country’s development and also comparing the block’s improvement to other countries and blocks throughout the world. The analysis brings, in each section, possible pathways for BRICS in the discussed topics.
Presentation: BRICS: ten years and new challenge
Authors: Panova Victoria , Barros Pedro Silva
Published: August 2020

Discute o contexto desafiador enfrentado pelo BRICS em 2020, marcado por uma série de crises globais, como a pandemia da Covid-19 e tensões geopolíticas, contrastando com seus dez anos de existência, durante os quais o grupo consolidou uma agenda ampla e relevante para os países membros. Destaca-se a importância do BRICS como instrumento para a projeção global de seus membros, especialmente em áreas como economia, cooperação energética e científica, enquanto são ressaltadas as lacunas a serem preenchidas para que o grupo exerça um papel de liderança mais significativo na governança global. O texto também destaca a necessidade de fortalecer a cooperação interna e aprimorar as iniciativas conjuntas, como o Novo Banco de Desenvolvimento, visando superar os desafios presentes e promover o desenvolvimento sustentável.
LA PRISION PREVENTIVA Y EL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL
Authors: Peruana de Derecho Internacional Sociedad
Published: August 2020

El artículo enfoca el fenómeno del abuso de la prisión preventiva en la RegiónLatinoamericana a la luz principalmente de la Convención Americana de DerechosHumanos y del Pacto de la ONU sobre la misma materia, analizando las corrientes jurídicassobre su aplicación y sus consecuencias en la legislación peruana, concluyendo en laformulación de recomendaciones.
Comparison of Neural Networks with Feature Extraction Methods for Depth Map Classification
Authors: Sykora P. , Kamencay P. , Hudec R. , Benco M. , Sinko M.
Published: August 2020

In this paper, a comparison between feature extraction methods (Radon Cosine Method, Canny Contour Method, Fourier Transform, SIFT descriptor, and Hough Lines Method) and Convolutional Neural Networks (proposed CNN and pre-trained AlexNet) is presented. For the evaluation of these methods, depth maps were used. The tested data were obtained by Microsoft Kinect camera (IR depth sensor). The feature vectors were classified by the Support Vector Machine (SVM). The confusion matrix for the evaluation of experimental results was used. The row of confusion matrix represents target class of tested data and the column represents predicted class. From the experimental results, it is evident that the best results were achieved by proposed CNN (97.4%). On the other hand, the pre-trained AlexNet scored 93.7%.
Systems Integration in Military Environment
Authors: Buřita L. , Hrabovský J. , Novák A. , Pohanka P.
Published: August 2020

The article highlights the major concepts of systems integration in a military environment, especially the NATO Network Enabled Capability and Federal Mission Networking. Both concepts were implemented into the Czech Armed Forces and adapted to fit their ambitions, possibilities, tasks and specific goals. The primary goal of this adoption was to achieve the capabilities to work in a coalition environment. The experiences from Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance integration projects are presented in the second part of the article. After assessing the current state, development goals are characterized as challenges that need to be addressed with a solution that is described.
Autonomous Combat Support Vehicles in Urban Operations: Tactical and Technical Determinants
Authors: Bużantowicz W. , Turek P.
Published: August 2020

The idea of using unmanned platforms for combat tasks is progressing. The analysis of contemporary armed conflicts indicates that in the future, military operations will be largely carried out in urbanized areas. The article outlines the tactical conditions determining the operation of unmanned ground platforms on the urbanized battlefield and formulates tactical and technical requirements to be met by an autonomous combatsupport vehicle (ACSV) designed to cooperate with infantry subunits in contemporary and future military operations.
Law and Kingship in Thailand During the Reign of King Chulalongkorn
Authors: Engel David
Published: August 2020

This essay originated in an attempt to bring together the study of law and Thai history in a description of the transformation of Thailand during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as seen from a legal point of view. The resulting work is based for the most part upon those royal enactments from 1873 to 1910 which seemed most crucially to affect the executive, legislative, and judicial functions of the king and the rights of private citizens. [ix]
Compadre Colonialism
Authors: Owen Norman
Published: August 2020

This volume is a manifestation of the continuing interest of scholars at the University of Michigan in Philippine studies. Written by a generation of post-colonial scholars, it attempts to unravel some of the historical problems of the colonial era. Again and again the authors focus on the relationship of the ilustrados and the Americans, on the problems of continuity and discontinuity, and on the meaning of “modernization” in the Philippine context. As part of the Vietnam generation, these authors have looked at American imperialism with a new perspective, and yet their analysis is tempered, not strident, and reflective, not dogmatic. Perhaps the most central theme to emerge is the depth of the contradiction inherent in the American colonial experiment. [vi-vii]
New Direction to the Scheduling Problem
Authors: Munapo Elias , Ewemooje Olusegun Sunday
Published: August 2020

This chapter presents a new direction to the scheduling problem by exploring the Moore-Hodgson algorithm. This algorithm is used within the context of integer programming to come up with complementarity conditions, more biding constraints, and a strong lower bound for the scheduling problem. With Moore-Hodgson Algorithm, the alternate optimal solutions cannot be easily generated from one optimal solution; however, with integer formulation, this is not a problem. Unfortunately, integer formulations are sometimes very difficult to handle as the number jobs increases. Therefore, the integer formulation presented in this chapter uses infeasibility to verify optimality with branch and bound related algorithms. Thus, the lower bound was obtained using pre-processing and shown to be highly accurate and on its own can be used in those situations where quick scheduling decisions are required.
Extreme Value Metaheuristics and Coupled Mapped Lattice Approaches for Gas Turbine-Absorption Chiller Optimization
Authors: Ganesan Timothy , Vasant Pandian , Litvinchev Igor , Aris Mohd Shiraz
Published: August 2020

The increasing complexity of engineering systems has spurred the development of highly efficient optimization techniques. This chapter focuses on two novel optimization methodologies: extreme value stochastic engines (random number generators) and the coupled map lattice (CML). This chapter proposes the incorporation of extreme value distributions into stochastic engines of conventional metaheuristics and the implementation of CMLs to improve the overall optimization. The central idea is to propose approaches for dealing with highly complex, large-scale multi-objective (MO) problems. In this work the differential evolution (DE) approach was employed (incorporated with the extreme value stochastic engine) while the CML was employed independently (as an analogue to evolutionary algorithms). The techniques were then applied to optimize a real-world MO Gas Turbine-Absorption Chiller system. Comparative analyses among the conventional DE approach (Gauss-DE), extreme value DE strategies, and the CML were carried out.
Visual Analytics to Build a Machine Learning Model
Authors: Krak Iurii V. , Barmak Olexander V. , Manziuk Eduard
Published: August 2020

One of the most interesting and promising areas of development of machine learning is the active involvement of a human in the process of building a model. However, there are problems with the effective integration of humans into a workflow. It is necessary to develop techniques and information technologies that would allow the effective use of human intellectual capabilities, thereby expanding the machine learning tools. This work considers the use of visual analytics with the goal of building a machine learning model by a human and the technique of transferring this model to the machine level. This made it possible to expand the capabilities of machine learning through the active and productive use of human intellectual abilities.
Does IVF Increase Risk for Gynaecological Cancer?
Authors: Zepiridis Leonidas , Mareti Εvangelia , Theodoridis Theodoros
Published: August 2020

Whether fertility treatments and in particular IVF are related to carcinogenesis in women is a rather interesting issue, which is of interest in more than one specialty. The female malignancies we refer to are mainly those of the breast, endometrium, and ovary, with breast cancer being the most common malignancy in the female population affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide; ovarian cancer is the 6th in frequency, and endometrial cancer, which is the most common gynecological cancer after breast cancer, has an incidence of 8% of all. The chapter aims to present current evidence regarding correlation between IVF treatment and risk of various gynaecological cancers.
Surgical Prevention in Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Papanikolaou Alexios , Liberis Anastasios , Vatopoulou Anastasia
Published: August 2020

Ovarian cancer is the second most common malignant disease of the female genital tract, but the first in mortality because it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. Options for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment are limited. Prevention of ovarian cancer relates to primary prevention by avoiding factors that are epidemiologically associated with an increased incidence of ovarian cancer and the adoption of protective habits. These include interventions to exclude the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Secondary prevention is related to early diagnosis. The chapter aims to summarize current evidence on prevention of ovarian cancer as well as role of surgery to prevent advanced-stage disease.
Postmenopausal Ovarian Cyst
Authors: Kalogiannidis Ioannis
Published: August 2020

Ovarian masses (tumors) are very often in gynaecological daily practice. Almost 5%-10% of the women worldwide receive operative procedures for ovarian pathology. The risk related to ovarian cancer is increased from 3d to 8th decade of woman's life. However, in 80% of the ovarian pathology, the etiology will be of benign origin (cystic, solid, or mixed). The accurate follow-up of patients with adnexal pathology may contribute the early diagnosis of the disease and the improvement of prognosis in a case of malignancy. Optimal management of cysts in postmenopausal women remains challenging. The chapter aims to summarize current clinical evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of such a pathology.
Treatment of Uterine Pathology
Authors: Tsolakidis Dimitrios , Lantzanaki Maria
Published: August 2020

Hysterectomy is the most common gynecological operation after cesarean section. The majority of hysterectomies are performed for the treatment of benign diseases, which, although not life-threatening, may have a negative impact on the quality of patient's life. Abnormal uterine bleeding is the most common indication for hysterectomy in premenopausal women and is usually a result of myomas and adenomyosis. Another indication is chronic pelvic pain that is usually caused by endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. A simple hysterectomy can be the treatment of choice in early stages of endometrial, cervical cancer, sarcomas, or gestational trophoblastic disease. Laparoscopic hysterectomy is superior to laparotomy when a vaginal hysterectomy is contraindicated.
Determinant factors, trend and outcomes of cesarean delivery in Debre Berhan referral hospital, North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Asfaw Tsegahun , Tesema Aleminesh
Published: August 2020

Cesarean Section (CS) refers to the delivery of a fetus, placenta and membrane through the abdominal and uterine incision after 28 weeks of gestation. Unless used appropriately, the potential risk to the mother and baby becomes more than the vaginal delivery. Therefore, this study is designed to assess the determinant factors, trends and outcomes of caesarean delivery. Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2015 to December 2016. All cesarean deliveries performed after period of viability (28 weeks) were included. The data was collected by using checklist and pretested questionnaire. The data was entered into EpiData and analyzed by SPSS version 21. There were 2587 deliveries in 2015 and 3423 deliveries in 2016, from those 440 and 660 were delivered by CS in each year respectively. The rate of CS in 2015 and 2016 was 17% and 19.3% respectively. The most common indication of CS was fetal distress. Mothers who had no antenatal care (ANC) follow-up had 3.16 times more risk for fetal death than mothers having ANC follow-up. We can conclude that the cesarean delivery rate is greater than WHO recommendation. ANC follow-up, parity, duration of labor, gestational age, types of CS and types of anesthesia are the main risk factors for CS and influence maternal and fetal outcomes.
Smallholder orange farmer access to markets in Uganda
Authors: Kongai H. , Mangisoni J. , Elepu G. , Chilembwe E. , Makoka D.
Published: August 2020

Orange (Citrus sinensis L.) is a major dietary component globally, responsible for supplying nutrients and phytochemicals of biological and health influence such as minerals, vitamins, fiber, flavonoids, limonoids, and carotenoids and antioxidant. It accounts for more than 50% of the citrus fruits produced world-over. It is a popular fruit in sub-Saharan Africa, though its level of consumption per capita is by global standards very low. In Uganda, orange production is mostly concentrated in eastern and northern parts; mostly grown by small holder farmers who are plagued by a milliard of production and marketing constraints. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of institutional, infrastructural and socio-economic factors on smallholder access to orange markets in Uganda. The study was conducted in Kaberamaido, Kumi and Soroti Districts in eastern Uganda, using cross sectional data, during 2011-2012. Probit model results showed that the key institutional factor that affected smallholder access to markets was institutional belonging; the infrastructural factors entailed ownership of mobile phone and location of household; while age of household head, household size and output price constituted the socio-economic factors. Mobile phone, household size and age of household head elicited the highest effect on the probability for smallholder market access, and the magnitude of effect is shown by flexibilities of 0.5, -0.06 and 0.02, respectively. Tobit model estimates showed that market information, and household location constituted institutional and infrastructural factors affecting market access, respectively; while age of trees, output, output price and occupation of household head constituted the socio-economic factors. The critical factors that affect the extent of market access include location, market information, primary occupation of household head and quantity of output as shown by flexibilities of -0.6, 0.5, 0.5, and 0.03, respectively. Based on the Probit and Tobit model estimates, market information, mobile phone and quantity of outputs constitute critical institutional, infrastructural and socio-economic factors that affect smallholder market access. Therefore, opportunity for unlocking the potential for smallholders to access orange markets exists in boosting the level of output and facilitating linkage to markets.

Key words: Citrus sinensis, infrastructural, institutional